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Historic

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Collector’s Choice: Schneider Trophy memorabilia

In the third instalment of our new series...

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Aviation Odyssey

Richard Vandervord unearths some not-so-ancient treasures...

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Mustang A68-110: Fancy a snifter?

Ever since his first inspirational flight in an Australian Mustang,...

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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...

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Glory Days: Winged Springboks

Andrew Thomas presents fascinating images of South African Air Force aircraft...

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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

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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

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AIR International March 2022

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Commercial

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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.

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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.

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Rovos Air Convair Metropolitan Crash

The South African Civil Aviation Authority’s findings following crash in Pretoria.

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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.

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Flight Simulation

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 for X-Plane

JRollon Planes has announced the release of SIAI-Marchetti SF-260...

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Drzewiecki Design’s Seattle City XP

ADD-ON FOR X-PLANE 11 X-Plane 11’s default city now available...

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Norway Flight Adventure

Peter Stark explores the Piper PA-31 Navajo.

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