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Historic
Pierre Clostermann's fascinating career and achievements
Pierre Clostermann was one of the most high-profile Free French World War Two pilots. In the centenary year of his birth, Malcolm V Lowe examines this fascinating aviator’s career and achievements
The pilot twice awarded the DFC
Graham Pitchfork recounts the experiences of ground attack pilot John Younie
The smallest jet ever?
It was five metres long, made of wood and only took a month to build. Key.Aero celebrates the tiny but mighty Pa 49 Katy
Military
Star Maker: Ukraine's use of private sector satellite services
As Russian forces surged into Ukraine following Moscow’s decision on February 24 to commit its military to the toppling of the Zelenskyy government, private sector satellite service providers stepped in to support Kyiv's needs
The secretive F-117 Nighthawk's post-retirement ops
Having purportedly retired in 2008, the secretive F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter is still flying – although the USAF is reticent to talk about it. Tom Kaminski explores the stealth fighter’s pedigree
The role NATO ISR aircraft are playing in monitoring the war in Ukraine
Surveillance aircraft from Western air arms have been extremely active around Ukraine’s borders since the start of the Russian invasion. AirForces Monthly delves into the roles of allied spy planes during the conflict
Commercial
Fancy a Trip on Qantas' Final 747 Flight? Here's How
Australian flag carrier Qantas has unveiled a programme of events to mark the retirement of its final Boeing 747.
The Lava-Proof Box Aviation Couldn’t Do Without
Designed to withstand temperatures of over 1,000 degrees Celsius and the weight of a rhino, black boxes have assisted air crash investigators for the last 50 years. But, as Thomas Haynes discovers, their future could be even more impressive…
FAA Completes 737 MAX Certification Flights
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed a series of test flights for the Boeing 737 MAX that took place over the last three days.
Why PIA is Operating Flights to Europe After Being Banned
Today is the first day of a six-month ban on European flights for Pakistan’s national carrier as the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) yesterday withdrew its Third Country Operator (TCO) authorisation.
BA Joins the Dreamliner Trio Club
British Airways has received its maiden Boeing 787-10, G-ZBLA (c/n 60637), after the widebody arrived at its London/Heathrow base on June 28.
Flight Simulation
Grand Caravan for X-Plane Ready for Take-Off
Carenado has released the C208B Grand Caravan EX G1000 version for X-Plane 11.
Thunder in the Air
The DCS: JF-17 Thunder by Deka Ironworks is now available for download on the DCS World e-Shop and Steam.
Gothenburg Landvetter Released
Orbx has announced ESGG Gothenburg Landvetter Airport for Prepar3D v4 is now available.
