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Historic
Historic Aviation Quiz: The Convair F-106 Delta Dart
With February 2 marking the 54th anniversary of the United States Air Force’s infamous ‘Cornfield Bomber’ incident, we dedicate this week’s to Convair’s “Ultimate Interceptor” – the F-106 Delta Dart
Life on a RAF Germany Phantom squadron
With the Cold War in full flow, West Germany’s position on the front line demanded an allied presence. Former RAF Phantom pilot Al Munro gives a taste of his Battle Flight years
How the RAF took the Harrier into the field
The Harrier Field Force was a revolutionary concept for the Cold War RAF, yet despite its birth pangs, it soon evolved into an unrivalled capability. We spoke to the man who, more than anyone else, made it so
The Blackburn Buccaneer: Red Flag’s low-level legend
Former Buccaneer squadron commander Graham Pitchfork describes the RAF’s extraordinary success during the early Red Flag exercises
Military
Atlas: Airbus’s tactical titan
In the first of a two-part feature, Joe Campion looks at the A400M’s development and how initial operators utilised the airlifter in multiple disciplines
AIR International May 2024
May 2024 issue of AIR International in page-turning format puts the spotlight on military pilot training and selection processes through the eyes of a former RAF Chinook pilot
Commercial
BA CityFlyer set to return to a London airport
London City-based BA CityFlyer is to make a return to London/Stansted in May 2024, its first operation at the facility in four years.
Turkish Airlines rebrands its low-cost carrier
Turkish Airlines has announced that it will rebrand its low-cost subsidiary AnadoluJet as AJet Air Transportation Inc – AJet for short – and move the carrier to its own AOC starting in March 2024.
Ryanair lands in Norwich
Low-cost giant Ryanair announced in December that it will begin operations for the first time at Norwich Airport this summer, with three routes commencing from April 1.
Spirit takeover blocked
JETBLUE’S $3.8bn bid to buy rival Spirit Airlines has been blocked by William Young, a US district judge in Boston, on anti-competitive grounds.
Flight Simulation
Orbx releases Gladstone Airport
Created by indie developer Rob Byrne, YGLA Gladstone Airport is the latest addition to Orbx's Australian airport collection.
Black Square Duke development update
Black Square Simulations has released a development update for the piston and turbine Duke for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
