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Military

Boeing delivers 500th Apache Guardian

Despite the outbreak of COVID-19, Boeing Defense is continuing to produce, flight test and deliver AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters to customers, and has handed over the 500th example of the type.

Germany outlines Typhoon, F-18, EA-18G procurement plan

The Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) has outlined its plan to procure a mix of Eurofighter Typhoons, Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers to replace its ageing Panavia Tornado IDS/ECR fleet.

Nigeria’s first A-29B makes maiden flight

Embraer Defense & Security and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) have announced that Nigeria’s first A-29B Super Tucano light attack aircraft has successfully completed its maiden flight.

Jolly Green II completes extreme climate trials

A Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II – the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) newest combat search and rescue (CSAR) helicopter – has completed a month-long trial, pushing the platform through extreme weather conditions.

US funds F-35 hydraulic power generation system repair capability

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract modification – worth US$14.9m – to fund repair capabilities for the hydraulic power generation systems of low-rate initial production (LRIP) Lot 11 F-35s.

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Commercial

Amazon buys jets for the first time - here's what they got

The bolstered fleet supports Amazon’s growing customer base during a time when people continue to rely on receiving items they need quickly

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Six bizarrely named airlines

What’s in a name? Here are half a dozen examples of carriers with some fairly odd brands

Air New Zealand reveals unusual layover for all US flights

The flag carrier has added a stopover to all of its traditionally nonstop services to North America

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Historic

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Your Historic Aviation 5-a-day

More brilliant snaps from our extensive archives!

The aeroplane that could reach three times the speed of sound

The A-12 was the result of a CIA-issued specification, yet it always remained in the shadow of the SR-71 Blackbird…

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Your Historic Aviation 5-a-day

Another helping of daily aircraft goodness for our vaults!

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Flight Simulation

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Flight Sim Q&A

You’ve got the questions? We’ve got the answers! HINTS...

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Reality Check

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Cockpit building

The Radio Management Panel - on the home straight… HARDWARE...

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