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Oshkosh decision expected in May
A decision on whether this year's EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, will go ahead is to be made in May.
Scandinavian Mountains Airport Out Now
Orbx has announced ESKS Scandinavian Mountains Airport for Prepar3D v4 is now released.
War Games at Khotilovo
Combat Aircraft Journal gained exclusive access to recent exercises hosted by the 790th IAP, a fighter regiment of the Russian Aerospace Forces’ 6th Air and Air Defense Army, stationed at Khotilovo, northeast of Moscow, which saw the first public appearance of the new R-77-1 active radar-guided missile.
EasyJet Grounds Entire Fleet
British low-cost airline, easyJet has grounded its entire fleet following unprecedented travel restrictions imposed by governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Newark Air Museum wins visitor award
Staff and volunteers at Nottinghamshire’s Newark Air Museum are celebrating after winning an award from VisitEngland, the tourist board for England.
Luftwaffe A350 in service colours
The first Luftwaffe Airbus A350-941CJ VIP transport, now wearing its full paint scheme, departs Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport, Germany, on its return to the Airbus facility at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, France, on March 20.
'Black Knights' - Back in the Game!
Combat Aircraft Journal reports from MCAS Miramar as VMFA-314 becomes the first F-35 unit at the San Diego base.
Qatar - An Air Force Reborn!
The Qatar Emiri Air Force is undergoing one of the most impressive expansion efforts of recent times to cement its position as a leading air arm in the Middle East. Combat Aircraft Journal updates the story of this unprecedented modernization effort.
Navigraph - Simmers Without Borders
Donate computing power to speed up the search for a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.
'River Rattlers'
The US Navy Reserves fly some of the oldest Hornets in the US, yet they are able to provide meaningful fleet support and a valuable reserve force if the need to boost the front line arises.
Coronavirus: Manufacturers Grind to a Halt
No corner of the aviation industry has escaped the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world continues to deal with the crisis, aircraft manufacturers are deploying several measures to cope with the resulting industry downturn, reports Thomas Haynes.
Australia releases shortlist for Shadow 200 replacement
The Australian Army has shortlisted four companies to compete in providing a replacement for its AAI RQ-7 Shadow 200 tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) under its Project LAND 129 campaign.
Israel's Workhorse at 50!
Combat Aircraft Journal reports on the CH-53 Yas’ur, which marked a half-century of service with the Israeli Air Force last October.
Kent’s Battle of Britain Memorial to stay open
The Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone in Kent, has confirmed that it will remain open for the time being
RAF Rivet Joints: Out of the Shadows
The RAF has been highly secretive over the years about the electronic intelligence role of 51 Sqn. With this in mind, Aviation News Editor Dino Carrara was intrigued to hear what would be revealed at a recent press event held at RAF Waddington.
Bandeirante: Embraer’s first aircraft
The Bandeirante helped establish Embraer as a leading aircraft manufacturer...
The Pan Am Experience: Stepping back in time
Frank B Mormillo travels back to a more stylish era of air travel...
RAF Fairford: An illustrious history
RAF Fairford may be synonymous with the Royal International Air Tattoo...
East German MiG-21s: Cold War Fishbeds
The MiG-21 Fishbed was the mainstay of many Warsaw Pact air forces...
Air Hollywood: Flights of Fantasy
The logistics and costs of filming at airports and on board real aircraft mean that most movies, TV shows, music videos and adverts use sets and props for aviation-themed scenes...
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