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Historic
Twenty years and counting: restoring a Dragon Rapide
Bringing a 1930s biplane back to life is difficult and time-consuming, but this classic de Havilland will be incredible when it’s finished.
How de Havilland moved into air-to-air missiles
With propellers on the way out, de Havilland upped the stakes and started producing some serious weaponry…
The Sea Vixen: 17 tons of naval jet fighter
Operational throughout the 1960s, the Sea Vixen was a 55ft-long beast capable of 690mph.
Restoring a de Havilland Sea Venom
Getting a 1950s naval jet fighter back to its original condition is a painstaking business…
Military
Sixth upgraded Kazakh L-39 flies in full colours
Aero Vodochody has completed the overhaul and upgrade of the sixth of ten Kazakhstan Air Force L-39Cs that are being fitted with a GenesyS avionics system.
Enhanced air policing F-16 swap over
As Russian aggression in Ukraine shows no sign of abating, there has been a swap over of US Air Force F-16CMs at Fetesti Air Base in Romania to continue operating in support of NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing (EAP) mission in the Black Sea region
Russian Sukhoi fighter profiles
Combat Aircraft Journal brings insight into the roles and capabilities of Sukhoi jets within Russia's inventory.
Commercial
Disaster Down Under!
Australia is starting to emerge from its worst bushfire season in living memory, with severe weather switching to storms and floods in some states. Khalem Chapman and Paul Eden scrutinise the aviation offensive to protect life and land.
Coronavirus: Six Airlines Fighting Back Against COVID-19
While most airlines across the world have now stopped operating many of their scheduled services, some are helping to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by operating flights to collect medical supplies from China. Here’s six interesting examples.
Coronavirus: Bailout or Bust?
Airlines are desperately seeking subsidies to ensure or prolong their survival. Selwyn Parker considers the industry’s COVID-19 cash crisis and outlines what governments worldwide are doing to ease the pain.
Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator development update
In the latest development update, the Microsoft Flight Simulator team announced the launch of the Tech Alpha recruitment.
Cityscape Honolulu for Prepar3D version 4
Orbx has released Cityscape Honolulu for Prepar3D version 4.
