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Historic
Twenty years and counting: restoring a Dragon Rapide
Bringing a 1930s biplane back to life is difficult and time-consuming, but this classic de Havilland will be incredible when it’s finished.
How de Havilland moved into air-to-air missiles
With propellers on the way out, de Havilland upped the stakes and started producing some serious weaponry…
The Sea Vixen: 17 tons of naval jet fighter
Operational throughout the 1960s, the Sea Vixen was a 55ft-long beast capable of 690mph.
De Havilland's all-wooden wartime assault glider
In the pre-helicopter age, sending troops behind enemy lines meant packing them into a plywood glider like this…
Military
100 Squadron: RAF's Hawk T1 aggressor unit disbands
After 105 years of service and spending the last two decades as an aggressor unit of the RAF, No 100 Squadron at RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire, laid down its sword as an operational unit on March 24
In-cockpit 360° video: Low-level in IAC PC-9M
Key.Aero gained privileged access to the Irish Air Corps and flew with its Flight Training School in the Pilatus PC-9M. Here, we present a spectacular sortie involving aerobatics and low-level flying and speak to the squadron's members to explore the crucial role that the FTS plays
Commercial
Disaster Down Under!
Australia is starting to emerge from its worst bushfire season in living memory, with severe weather switching to storms and floods in some states. Khalem Chapman and Paul Eden scrutinise the aviation offensive to protect life and land.
Coronavirus: Six Airlines Fighting Back Against COVID-19
While most airlines across the world have now stopped operating many of their scheduled services, some are helping to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by operating flights to collect medical supplies from China. Here’s six interesting examples.
Coronavirus: Bailout or Bust?
Airlines are desperately seeking subsidies to ensure or prolong their survival. Selwyn Parker considers the industry’s COVID-19 cash crisis and outlines what governments worldwide are doing to ease the pain.
Flight Simulation
TrueEarth Northern California Preview
Orbx has released preview images TrueEarth Northern California for X-Plane 11.
Slovenia X Photoreal and Airports Released
Slovenian developer, Ilumium Simulation has released Slovenia X Photoreal for FSX and Prepar3D.
New Italian Destination for X-Plane
JustAsia has announced its first European airport is now available for X-Plane 11.