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Military
Saab ready to prove smart strategy on Finnish HX
Saab has commenced its HX Challenge by deploying Gripen E 39-10 to Pirkkala.
The Empire Strikes Back!
Combat Aircraft Journal looks at the latest step in the regeneration of UK Carrier Strike with the completion of F-35B operational testing from HMS Queen Elizabeth late last year.
Airbus C295 passes milestone in tanker test campaign
Airbus’ C295 medium-lift tactical transport has successfully achieved its first wet contacts as part of an air-to-air refuelling (AAR) flight-test campaign.
HX Challenge continues with Gripen E
Finland commenced its HX Challenge in January, the latest phase in its comprehensive search for a new fighter aircraft that will replace the Ilmavoimat’s (Finnish Air Force’s) fleet of F/A-18C/D Hornets.
Eurofighter Typhoon HX Challenge Update
Amid a strategy that sets out new capabilities in a bid to garner potential new sales, Combat Aircraft Journal evaluates the latest developments for the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Commercial
Southern Air 777F suffers stall alert on JFK departure
Shortly after take-off, the heavily loaded widebody experienced a low-speed incident on climb out
BA is now selling 747 cabin items and tableware
For the first time, the Heathrow-based airline is allowing customers the opportunity to purchase its premium selection of onboard items including, crockery, tableware and trolleys
Quiz: How well do you know your airlines? - Part 2
This week we're testing your airline recognition skills! Can you identify these carriers based upon these small cropped livery segments? Let us know what score you get!
Historic
The design genius of the Vulcan
What made the Avro Vulcan bomber so far ahead of its time? Designed just five years after the Lancaster, it’s incredible to understand the advancements that were made in such a short time
Your Historic Aviation five-a-day
Kicking off our daily series of historic photographs from our archive, we commemorate 86 years to the day since the Bristol Blenheim took to the air for the first time
Battle of Britain statue found
Leicestershire police have published a plea to find the rightful owner of the 30-year-old commemorative anniversary bust... do you recognise it?