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Historic
D-Day: Aerial Armada
Graham Pitchfork describes the massive airborne assault that paved the way for D-Day
Inside Stories: Bartered Bombers
João Paulo Moralez and Marcelo Ribeiro reveal the history and curiosities of the Brazilian Air Force’s first jet – the Gloster Meteor. It’s a story that entails trade deals, exploding canopies and even eradicating spiders…
Above and Beyond: Hugh James
The efforts of transport pilot Hugh ‘Jimmy’ James to save passengers on his aircraft...
B-17 at 85: Mediterranean Mud-Movers
Boeing’s B-17 Flying Fortress is most celebrated for its strategic...
Military
Brazil moves to acquire the V-BAT drone
Shield AI has announced that it has signed a contract with VSK Tactical, through reseller and facilitator Contingent Global, to provide Brazil with V-BAT 128 unmanned aircraft systems
Analysis: The UK’s Defence Space Strategy
The publication of the UK Defence Space Strategy adds more substance to the often-ephemeral claims of the country's ambitions in space, although questions as to what difference it can make remain
USAF issues RfI for replacement F-35 engine
The US Air Force fires the starting gun for a head-to-head contest to up-engine the USAF’s F-35A Joint Strike fighter between the General Electric XA-100 and Pratt & Whitney XA-101 powerplant
Commercial
Qatar Eyes Osaka Encore
QATAR AIRWAYS has published plans to link its Doha hub with Osaka/Kansai....
Flight Simulation
Just Flight VC10 Professional Takes Flight
The VC10 is widely regarded as one of the most graceful jet airliners...