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Historic
Mustang A68-110: Fancy a snifter?
Ever since his first inspirational flight in an Australian Mustang,...
The RAF in Asia: To war with a vengeance
Former air gunner Bob Harvey spent much of the war in the back seat of a Vultee Vengeance...
Glory Days: Winged Springboks
Andrew Thomas presents fascinating images of South African Air Force aircraft...
Military
Overview of NATO's response to the rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia
Since Tensions have been rising since November last year, NATO members have been placing assets in various locations to augment a defensive response to a potential invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Key. Aero has put together all the known movements by the alliance in to one place
Boeing upbeat on USAF AWACS replacement
Boeing says it sees an opportunity to sell its E-7 Airborne Early Warning and Control platform to the US Air Force, following a Request for Information to industry on February 8 this year and also the potential for reinvigorated international sales
Commercial
Bold Ambition
Virgin Atlantic has revealed some exciting initiatives. While British Airways has been busy wrapping itself in the Union flag for its 100th anniversary, the Gatwick-based carrier has unveiled a daring vision of expansion which will see the old rivals go head to head.
The World's LARGEST Flying Restaurant
Serving up hundreds of thousands of meals each day is a daunting task, never mind at 40,000ft and across six continents. Gordon Smith speaks with Darren Bott, Emirates’ vice president catering (global food and beverage) to learn more about the logistics involved.
Rovos Air Convair Metropolitan Crash
The South African Civil Aviation Authority’s findings following crash in Pretoria.
Czech Success
As Czech Airlines Technics continues to expand its product and service portfolio, Airliner World speaks with Pavel Haleš, the company’s chairman and CEO to learn about its future ambitions.
CAE Training Centre Opens at London Gatwick
Following an announcement in November 2018 that easyJet had signed a long-term training agreement with CAE valued at more than C$170 million, the global training provider inaugurated its brand new pilot and cabin crew training centre at Gatwick on October 1, 2019.
Flight Simulation
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 for X-Plane
JRollon Planes has announced the release of SIAI-Marchetti SF-260...
Drzewiecki Design’s Seattle City XP
ADD-ON FOR X-PLANE 11 X-Plane 11’s default city now available...