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Military
RNLAF prepares to upgrade 28 AH-64Ds to the Echo-model Apache
As the Royal Netherlands Air Force prepares to upgrade its 28 AH-64D Apache to the Echo-model, No 302 Squadron at Robert Gray Army Field, Texas, is playing a vital role in the transition process. Frank Visser spoke with the unit commander
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 131
Welcome to the 131st Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
British Typhoons train with Royal Saudi Air Force
RAF personnel currently deployed in the Middle East performed a land away and integration with the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) in Saudi Arabia
RAF Chinooks return to Estonia and NATO nations announce support for Ukraine
After returning to the UK In August last year, RAF Chinooks from No 18(B) Squadron at RAF Odiham have returned to Amari Air Base in Estonia for operation PELEDA. During the first week they were tasked with transporting defence ministers to a meeting in support of Ukraine.
Commercial
Jets replace turboprops after double Dash 8 retirement
Two airlines recently phased out of their turboprop fleet in favour of an all-jet roster
Mixed blessings: Asia Pacific airlines in a post-COVID world
Global aviation may be fighting its way back out of the COVID doldrums, but it’s not plain sailing in Asia Pacific
Air Astana posts record profits, declares 2022 its best year ever
Almaty-based Air Astana has declared 2022 its best year ever after posting a record profit of $78.2 million after tax.
Historic
Stratocruiser memorial unveiled in California
Passengers and crew of Stratocruiser 'Clipper Romance Of The Skies' which crashed in 1957 have been remembered at a newly revealed memorial
Test pilot Neville Duke on Hawker Hunter flight testing
To commemorate the Hawker Hunter’s 25 years in service, the September 1976 issue of Aeroplane Monthly offered a portfolio of classic Hunter pictures, and Sqn Ldr Neville Duke recalled some of the problems encountered and over-come during the flight testing of the first of the breed, the P.1067 WB188.
What was it like to fly a 1930s BAC Drone ultra-light?
In the November 1974 edition of Aeroplane Monthly, John F Wood provided a personal reminiscence of ultra-light flying in the ’thirties
Flight Simulation
Flying by the numbers
From light trainers to complex multi-engine types, knowing your V-speeds is crucial for operating an aircraft within its optimum performance envelope and structural limits. Here, we focus on the important ones you should know when flying general aviation aircraft.
Venom takes flight in MSFS
Aircraft developer, SwissMilSim has released the de Havilland Venom DH-112 MK 4 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
St Barts for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Airworthy Designs has announced St Barts for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
