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The Swiss Dassault Mirage III scandal
Military aircraft procurement is now a highly controversial issue in Switzerland, but this was not always the case. It all started in 1964, when the cost of acquiring the Dassault Mirage III spiralled out of control
The huge transformation of Los Angeles' LAX hub
Despite serving a city synonymous with beauty and glamour, LAX has been long been considered the ugly sister of the airport world. Tom Batchelor travels to California to learn how the Pacific hub is being transformed beyond recognition
The tale of the 728JET: Fairchild Dornier’s big bet
Twenty years ago, Fairchild Dornier unveiled the 728JET – the first of four airliners in an innovative regional jet family that could have extinguished Embraer’s E-Jet hopes and killed off the C Series. It never happened, as Andreas Spaeth explains
Starfighter scandal: Did Germany's Lockheed F-104 deserve its bad name?
Fatal crashes and a bribery affair — the reputation of the Lockheed F-104 in Germany could hardly have been worse. But the Starfighter barely deserved its bad name
Recent notable UK planespotting highlights
We present a selection of images of visiting aircraft from airports around the UK. For the most part they’re commercial jets, but almost all of them are unusual types, wearing new or unique liveries, or first visits by an airline or airliner to a particular airport
The ultimate Boeing 727 Quiz
Once a common sight at airports around the world, air-worthy Boeing 727s are now very rare indeed. Largely gone but not forgotten, we celebrate the pioneering jet in this special 727 quiz!
The controversial 1937 Tupolev ANT-25 flight distance record
When the Soviet Union, with the Tupolev ANT-25, set a new world distance record in 1937, The Aeroplane’s editor C. G. Grey felt the whole thing was a fix, said so in print, and nearly caused an international incident. The record stood — but was he right?
The microlight revolution
Will 3-axis microlights take over from GA light aircraft as the sport aircraft of choice? Nick Spall took to the skies to find out what makes them special
Multi-role Victors of the Falklands War
British success in the Falklands War relied heavily on the vital contribution of the Victor. Glenn Sands detailed the aircraft type’s involvement in the conflict in the July 2012 issue of FlyPast
Wizz Air begins flights from Cardiff
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has today launched its new base at Cardiff Airport with nine new routes using a single Airbus A321neo.
The life and times of Constellation N494TW
In FlyPast’s February 1996 issue Roger Soupart looked at the history of ‘Connie’ N494TW – and went flying on the classic propliner on behalf of the magazine
Slovakia donates S-300 missile system to Ukraine
Slovakia will provide an S-300 ground-based air defence battery to Ukraine to bolster its anti-air capabilities, as Russia continues its reorientation its forces to focus on Donbass and the east of the country
Special Report: Why are UK airports in chaos right now?
After more than two years of subdued demand, airports across the United Kingdom are struggling to cope with a sharp spike in passenger numbers. A heady mix of factors has created a complicated cocktail of chaos for airport bosses, as Gordon Smith explains
How Airbus is repurposing its fleet of BelugaSTs
With a new generation of aircraft in the pipeline, Airbus’ exclusive fleet of BelugaSTs are now available for hire, as Ian Harbison explains
DHL 757 runway excursion: what we know
A DHL de Guatemala Boeing 757-200PCF suffered a runway excursion on landing at Juan Santamaria Airport, Costa Rica on April 7.
Cessna 208 Grand Caravan DGS Series Takes Flight
The Cessna 208 Grand Caravan is part of Thranda's Dynamic Generation Series, featuring two models in one: the C208 Caravan 675 and C208 Grand Caravan.
Sri Lankan Mi-17s deployed to the Central African Republic
The Sri Lankan Air Force has deployed a pair of Mil Mi-17 Hip medium-lift utility helicopters to support a UN-sponsored peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic
Original Nieuport 28C.1 ready for take off
The American Heritage Museum has completed the restoration of its Nieuport 28C.1.
A day with the Irish Air Corps' Emergency Aeromedical Service
As the Irish Air Corps marks its centenary year, Chris Croot was invited to spend the day with its Emergency Aeromedical Service to witness its life-saving work
SCANDAL: The incredible story of the US Air Mail fiasco
The safety record of the US Army Air Corps’ temporary operation of mail services turned into a national scandal. But so was the situation that led to the military stepping in
Vulcan raiders – watching history over the fence
It was a quiet day at RAF Waddington, but history was about to be made. Bob Dunn recalled witnessing a memorable event in the May 2012 issue of FlyPast
The fascinating history of the Boeing 757
Airliner World reflects on the fascinating history of the Boeing 757, four decades since its first flight
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