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Inside the 2021 edition of Russia's Aviadarts competition
We report on the latest edition of Aviadarts – the well-established and strongly contested Russian Aerospace Forces combat employment competition
US Coast Guard orders more MH-60T Jayhawks
An additional five MH-60T Jayhawk fuselage hulls have been ordered from Sikorsky by the US Coast Guard to support the ongoing service life extension of its existing fleet of 45 aircraft
Heavily damaged Iraqi Mi-171 moved at Al Asad
A heavily damaged Mil Mi-171 (NATO reporting name: Hip-H) tactical transport helicopter belonging to the Iraqi Army Air Corps (IqAAC) was moved by US personnel at Al Asad Air Base in Iraq’s Anbar province on July 7
Airbus A320 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Incoming
Fenix Simulations has announced a high-fidelity Airbus A320 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is in development.
Quiz: How well do you know your Chinese airlines?
This quiz will test your knowledge of Chinese airlines. Do you know your China Eastern from your China Southern? Find out how well you really know the world's most populous country's carriers
Cream of the crop in Cornwall
Despite heightened security, night arrivals and poor weather in Cornwall there was still the chance to witness some of the world’s rarest aeroplanes, as a plethora of types carrying the leaders of the democratic world descended on the southwest of England for the G7 summit
Air Warrior Podcast Episode 9
In Episode 9 of the Air Warrior Podcast we bring you all the latest news from the military aerospace sector and Richard Thomas is in conversation with Leonardo on its AW149 platform.
Revealing Report of WW2 RAF Bomber Crew Training
A fascinating account of the ingenious techniques used to train each crewmember on Blenheims from the July 11, 1941 edition of The Aeroplane
Embraer reveals mystery customer who ordered 30 E195-E2s
The Brazilian airframer has revealed the buyer and additional details of the large order which was first announced in May
64 years of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
On Sunday, the renowned historic display group celebrated its birthday. We’ve put together a collection of our favourite images to celebrate the milestone
USAF plans to divest oldest A-10Cs and relocate Nellis-based units
The USAF has revealed plans to relocate its close air support and rescue missions from Nellis AFB, Nevada, to Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, at the expense of the 42 oldest examples of its Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II fleet
PICTURES: Ditched Hawaii Boeing 737 on sea floor
While investigations continue into the crash, the NTSB has released a series of images showing the downed aircraft
BIG LANCASTER RESTORATION NEWS!
The Lincolnshire Aviation Centre has released the following statement highlighting a plan to return Lancaster NX611 'Just Jane' to flight
British Army retires final Defender, Islander aircraft
Army Air Corps operations with the Britten-Norman Defender and Islander have finally ended following the departure of the last aircraft from 5 Regiment’s No 651 Squadron at Joint Helicopter Command Flying Station Aldergrove (Belfast International Airport) in Northern Ireland
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 51
Welcome to the 51st Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here!
Huey II crashes in the Dominican Republic
A Dominican Republic Air Force-operated Bell UH-1H-II Huey II utility helicopter crashed in Jimaní – the capital of the nation’s Independencia Province – on July 7
WATCH: Working with the man behind The Battle of Britain’s aircraft
Ex-RAF pilot Hamish Mahaddie was the man whose job it was to get the aeroplanes together for The Battle of Britain. One of the film’s pilots, John Preece, and Spitfire historian Peter Arnold discuss their memories of him
WATCH: “How I became a pilot in the Battle of Britain film”
John Preece spent the summer of 1968 filming in one of the most iconic historic aviation movies ever made. Here’s how he got into it…
WATCH: How they really filmed the Battle of Britain dogfight scenes
It’s probably the most famous footage from the best-known historic aviation movie of all time – but as pilot John Preece explains, it took a few goes to get right…
RNLAF ceases F-16 operations from Leeuwarden
After 42 years, the Royal Netherlands Air Force has ended Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM (MLU) Fighting Falcon multi-role fighter operations from Leeuwarden Air Base in Friesland
Incredible facts about Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown you might not have known
The late Captain Brown was undoubtedly one of the most accomplished and respected naval test-pilots, flying more than 487 different aircraft during his distinguished career
Easyjet bookings increase 400% following change to quarantine rules
The airline is set to operate five million seats on flights between the UK and 85 Green and Amber destinations this summer, while Ryanair introduces ‘buy one get one free’ offer for July
Rare 90-year-old report of a Zeppelin flight!
This account of an aerial tour of Britain, from the September 16, 1931 issue of The Aeroplane, provides revealing insights into the operation and passenger experience of flying in one of these behemoths
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