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Historic
An in-depth profile of the de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
Still earning its keep after 80 years, the Rapide is an enduring workhorse, as Ken Ellis explains
Military
RAF A400M is air-to-air refuelled for the first time
A RAF Airbus A400M Atlas C1, serial ‘ZM406’, has been refuelled whilst airborne for the first time. This milestone was achieved during recent trials conducted by 206 Squadron. The squadron is the test and evaluation squadron for heavy aircraft of the UK defence stationed at RAF Brize Norton, Oxford
Eielson AFB F-35s take part in air-to-air weapons evaluation
The 356th Fighter Squadron (FS) made history as the first Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II squadron in the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) to take part in an air-to-air weapons evaluation
New Malaysian Navy AW139s test flying
Two Leonardo AW139 maritime operations helicopters (MOH) destined for Tentaru Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM – Royal Malaysian Navy) service have recently been test flying in Italy while being prepared for delivery.
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
Just Flight releases PA-28R Arrow III
The PA-28R Arrow III is a four-seat piston-engine light aircraft incorporating a retractable tricycle landing gear and constant-speed propeller – an ideal aircraft for touring and instrument training.
