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Historic
FlyPast Classics: Tony’s Trials and Tribulations
Malcolm V Lowe explains how Japan’s uniquely powered Ki-61 Hien...
The Five Greatest RAF Squadrons
Some are famous for their heroic exploits in World War 2, others have histories dating back well into the 19th Century – and some are still operating today…
The first flight of the de Havilland Comet
On July 27, 1949, the world’s first pressurised commercial jet airliner made its first flight. Four years later, this revolutionary aircraft would be flying the Queen
Profile: The F-86 Sabre
Nearly 200mph faster than the previous P-51, the F-86 Sabre changed the game for the US Air Force
How well do you know your historic aviation?
Test your knowledge on aviation from the past 100 years.
Military
Ukraine claims air successes as war enters fourth week
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth week following Russia’s invasion on February 24, Ukrainian forces are still claiming to have caused significant casualties in the past 96 hours
Why has Russia failed to project airpower over Ukraine?
Russia was expecting to dominate the skies over Ukraine early into the conflict. However, while the air arm boasts significant advantages when compared with its Ukrainian counterpart, it has seemingly failed to project airpower effectively in the opening weeks of its invasion, as former fighter pilot turned aviation researcher, Sqn Ldr (Ret’d) Fahad Masood (MRAeS) at MCBS, Oman, explains
Inside France's sophisticated air defence network
We report on the Posture Permanente de Sûreté Aérienne, which mobilises 500 aviators daily to face any potential aerial threat
Commercial
First Air Canada A220 Rolls Out Paint Shop
The Canadian flag carrier is set to take delivery of its first airframe next month with 45 on order.
New Icelandic Airline PLAY to Launch
Just over seven months after Iceland’s WOW Air collapsed, the country’s newest airline is beginning to take shape, having confirmed it will be called PLAY.
Thomas Cooks Slots Snapped Up
Two British low-cost airlines have secured landing slots at several UK airports previously held by collapsed travel operator, Thomas Cook.
Flight Simulation
Challenging Airports - Petersburg, Alaska (PAPG)
We visit the isolated island community in Petersburg, Alaska, located midway between Juneau and Ketchikan.
