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Historic
Military
UK and US extend Airseeker support until 2035
The UK and US have moved to extend an existing support deal for the RC-135W Rivet Joint (Airseeker) electronic surveillance aircraft until 2035 in a deal worth £970m
First AH-1Z Viper built for Bahrain
Bell Textron completed the first build of the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter for the Kingdom of Bahrain last month. The US company announced the completion of the build in a press release on October 22
Cutting the cost - Insight into counter-insurgency aircraft
Using state-of-the-art jet fighters for counterinsurgency close air support is expensive – cost-effective alternatives are needed. Samuel Beal looks at the capabilities developed and the role of more economical platforms in tomorrow’s battlespace
Commercial
Spitfire Returns from Middle East Tour
Following a tour of the Middle East, Spitfire XIX PM651 has returned...
Gulfstream G650 Record-Breaking Bizjet
Rod Simpson examines Gulfstream Aerospace’s G650 and G650ER,...
New 737 Issue Arises
Boeing has informed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that certain 737 Next-Generation aircraft and 737 MAX leading-edge slat tracks may have been improperly manufactured. As a result, these may not meet regulatory requirements for strength and durability.
Flight Simulation
A2A Sims’ Captain of the Ship 049 Constellation
Thanks to its powerful Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone engines,...
Challenging Airports - FERNANDO DE NORONHA (SBFN)
The terrain around the airfield can funnel and increase the velocity...
