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Historic
The P-51 Mustang
The P-51 Mustang first flew 80 years ago and became one of World War Two’s most famous aircraft. Watch some fantastic video of the Mustang in action – including incredible footage from the 1940s
The 5 Greatest Allied Bombers of World War Two
The Second World War saw the extensive use of bomber aircraft on both sides of the conflict. The Allies fielded a bewildering number of light, medium and heavy bombers – with some more successful than others…
The Birds from Brazil: 40 Years of the Tucano
First flown in 1980, the Embraer EMB-312 Tucano has excelled...
Three Nations, Four Engines: East African Airways VC10s
Jointly owned by three governments, East African Airways was the only non-UK Super VC10 operator. The type was well suited to its operating conditions, but the airline struggled to compete with larger carriers and eventually collapsed, as Barry Lloyd explains
Military
Six US Navy Growlers deployed to Germany
Six US Navy EA-18G Growlers have arrived at 1Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, on deployment. The aircraft, which are from Electronic Attack Squadron 134 (VAQ-134) ‘Garudas’ at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, arrived on March 28.
Why have mirror paint schemes appeared on USAF fighters?
Multiple US military aircraft have appeared recently wearing a highly reflective coating. David Axe digs into the potential reasong behind this
Canada picks F-35 as preferred Hornet fighter replacement
Public Services and Procurement Canada has chosen to take Lockheed Martin's F-35A Joint Strike Fighter into the “finalisation phase” of its plan to procure 88 fighters as replacements for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s fleet of CF-18 Hornets
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.
Vancouver Dreaming
WESTJET confirms its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner will join the company’s popular seasonal route between Vancouver and London/ Gatwick
Flight Simulation
X-Plane: Configuring Controls - Part 1
Following on from our previous tutorial on how to install third-party add-ons, this issue we are going to take a look at setting up joystick controllers.
