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Historic
Skywriters - Aeroplane February 2021
Regarding Tom Eeles’ article on the Whirlwind in the September issue of Aeroplane, it was interesting to read the uncomplimentary comments made by...
Aeroplane meets Reg Urschler
He’s best-known for his association with P-51D Mustang Gunfighter, but this legendary warbird pilot had an outstanding US Air Force career, too...
Flight Testing The Prone Meteor
It was a unique opportunity for the unit test pilot on No 33 Maintenance Unit — to sample the one-off prone pilot Gloster Meteor, one of the most notable trials platforms of its day, from both the conventional and prone positions. Naturally, he took full advantage
Hangar Talk - Aeroplane February 2021
To fly or not to fly? Is it better for an historic aircraft to be displayed at an airshow as a going concern, or should it be consigned to the relative security of a museum?
Harrier for Latin America
There is a counterfactual history in which, during the Falklands War, RAF Harriers and Royal Navy Sea Harriers found themselves in combat against…
Military
Star Wars 'stormtrooper' marshalls F-15
Check out a video of Star Wars 'stormtrooper' seeing off an F-15 Eagle.
The IAC’s new MPA C-295's and the potential for a fleet of three
On April 22, images emerged via the Irish Air Corps (IAC) of one of its two new Airbus Defence C-295W Persuader aircraft rolling off the paint line at Airbus’ facility in Seville, Spain
Analysis: Russia's troubles with combat drone development
Widely known as a late adopter of unmanned air systems, the Russian military has struggled to field into service a plethora of new models
Commercial
Ryanair, BA and easyJet Launch Joint Legal Action Over Quarantine Measures
Three of Europe’s largest airlines have launched legal action against the UK government over its “flawed” 14-day quarantine measures.
Heathrow picks Vanderlande as its strategic baggage partner in 10-year deal
Vanderlande has been formally selected as Heathrow Airport’s...
Western Sydney welcomes Metro rail connection
The Australian and New South Wales governments have announced...
Flight Simulation
X-Plane Touches Down in Florida
The latest airport by Rim&Co is an accurate rendition of Tallahassee International Airport (KTLH), a few miles southwest of downtown Tallahassee, the capital of Florida.
Rhodes Airport for Prepar3D Upgraded
JustSim has released an update for Rhodes International Airport Diagoras for Prepar3D version 4.4.
Just Flight’s PA-38 Tomahawk Upgraded
Just Flight has released version 1.2 of the Piper PA-38 Tomahawk for Prepar3D and FSX simulator platforms.