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Historic
Secret CIA overflights of China using converted Neptunes
The little-known RB-69A was used by the CIA and Republic of China Air Force to mount covert overflights across the mainland of communist China. Dr Kevin Wright explores the career of the USAF type that never was…
Latest Mosquito to take to the skies: From the cockpit
Planes of Fame’s Steve Hinton spoke to FlyPast after flying the latest ‘Wooden Wonder’ to take to the skies
Former OFMC P-40E Kittyhawk flies in Australia
Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk 41-25158, which many readers will remember from its days in the UK with the Old Flying Machine Company’s (OFMC) Breitling Fighters team when it was frequently flown by Ray Hanna, has now been delivered to a new owner in Australia.
PHOTO GALLERY: Sywell 2024 airshow
Some of the highlights of the Sywell 2024 airshow held over June 22-23.
Dogfighting in the Phantom on detachment at Decimomannu
Former Phantom navigator Ian Black recalls his detachments to the ACMI ranges at Decimomannu, where he got the opportunity to push the Phantom against fighters from across NATO – including the undisputed king of air combat, the F-15 Eagle
Military
AirForces Monthly September 2024
September 2024 issue of AirForces Monthly in page-turning format features the French Air and Space Force celebrating its 90th anniversary against the backdrop of a major modernisation drive.
Embraer C-390 Millennium: the best military airlift solution
When Embraer decided to develop a new military multi-role transport aircraft, the main requirements were that the aircraft should combine flexibility, advanced technology with maximum operational suitability and high productivity. The result? The C-390 Millennium.
Aviation News September 2024
September 2024 issue of Aviation News in page-turning format bids farewell to the Phantom on its cover as F-4s bow out after 55 years of South Korean service
Commercial
Saudia carries over 500,000 people for Hajj pilgrimage
Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, has completed the first phase of its Hajj operations, carrying over 509,000 pilgrims to Mecca between mid-May and mid-June.
Changes at Frontier Airlines
Denver-based low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has introduced changes to its products and services, in a move that edges it away from the traditional budget model.
Virgin Atlantic insights: reflecting on the past, looking to the future
Corneel Koster, chief customer and commercial officer at Virgin Atlantic, shares his thoughts on the airline’s journey and future plans
Airliner World August 2024
August 2024 issue of Airliner World in page-turning format puts the spotlight on the Olympic Games in Paris and reveals how Air France and Groupe ADP have prepared for the influx of thousands of athletes, delegates and fans
Flight Simulation
Aerofly FS 4 development update
IPACS has announced the 737 MAX for Aerofly FS 4 is now available. The aircraft follows the 737NG, released in November last year.
P-47D Razorback ready for take-off
Aeroplane Heaven has released the Republic P-47D Razorback for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
PC Pilot Issue 151
Issue 151 of PC Pilot in page-turning format features VSKYLABS’ SR-71 Blackbird - a Spyplane for X-Plane 12 - as its cover star
