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Historic
How Hawker Hurricanes were modified to transport mail
Outmoded as a European theatre fighter the Hawker Hurricane may have been by 1944-45, but still it played a key role in the Allied liberation of Europe — of all things, delivering mail
Broussard returns to the skies in Wiltshire
Following an extensive rebuild and avionics upgrade, Max Holste MH.1521C Broussard G-CLLK flew again on February 10.
The RAF’s first Javelin squadron
In its July 13, 1956 issue ‘The Aeroplane’ reported on No. 46 Squadron at RAF Odiham which was putting the Javelin through its paces in terms of trials and tactics development
Official launch for Navy Wings’ Seafire
Supermarine Seafire Mk.XVII SX336 was rolled out at Yeovilton on April 6, flying in front of a gathering of guests and media.
An in-depth look at the Grumman Goose
In this month's Aeroplane Database, James Kightly and Ryan Pemberton take an in-depth look at the development, technical details, service and flying characteristics of the Grumman Goose
Military
What it takes to fly the Rafale in the French Air and Space Force
With the latest group of pilots ready to train for the multi-role combat jet, Babak Taghvaee looks at what it takes to fly on the front line
USAF bids farewell to final Combat Coyotes
USAF personnel assigned to the 711th Special Operations Squadron at Duke Field, Florida, bid a fond farewell to the PZL-Mielec C-145A Combat Coyote for the final time after a decade of serving Air Force Special Operations Command
New fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter for Ireland’s Garda Air Support Unit
Ireland's Minister for Justice Simon Harris announced on January 3 that €21.5m will be invested into the Garda Air Support Unit (GASU) for an additional helicopter and new fixed-wing aircraft
Commercial
Aeroporto Bolognese: How Bologna Airport is standing out
With culinary treats and eye-catching supercars, Bologna Airport knows how to stay memorable. Andreas Spaeth travelled to the Italian gateway to find out more
Inside Milan Linate's redesigned terminal
Milan’s ‘downstairs’ airport, Linate, has undergone a major redevelopment befitting a city regarded as the world capital of style, says Matteo Legnani
IN PICTURES: Stunning shots of visiting airliners at Southend in the 1970s
Regular contributor Ron Mak delves into his vast aviation archive to present a selection of stunning aircraft types he captured at England’s Southend Airport during the 1970s and 1980s
Quiz: Defunct European airlines - Part 2
Can you identify these defunct airlines from their livery and tail? Let us know what score you get!
FAA issues warning to Boeing 767 and 757 operators
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned operators of Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft about the potential for inadvertent pilot activation of the automated go-around mode.
Flight Simulation
Pro Sim 737 - Interfacing a 737 home cockpit
We take a look at ProSim737 from ProSim Aviation Research in The Netherlands. The 737 software is suitable for home-built and commercial flight simulators, including pilot training.
Building a Cessna/ Piper Panel - Part 2, Assembly
In this instalment, Joe Lavery describes how to assemble the cockpit components and the process of interfacing the encoders.
Thrustmaster’s TCA Captains Pack Airbus Edition
After more than 30 years of developing high-quality controllers for military flight simulation, Thrustmaster announced its entry into the civil flight simulation market with the Thrustmaster TCA Airbus Edition product range. The product line-up is designed to replicate the controls of Airbus airliners.
