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Historic
Flight return imminent for Canadian Avenger
The CWHM’s Avenger is almost ready for flight. DEREK MICKELOFF-CWHM...
Phantom refurbishment begins at Bentwaters
McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 XV401 is being restored at Bentwaters...
Military
Lockheed Martin awarded $10.8bn F-22 contract
Lockheed Martin was awarded a $10,8bn indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract on November 5 by the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Centre for Advanced Raptor Enhancement and Sustainment (ARES) for the F-22 Programme Office
Incredible C-130J image among winners of 2021 RAF photo competition
After receiving nearly 1,500 submissions, judges of the 2021 Royal Air Force Photographic Competition have chosen their winners.
Lockheed RB-69A: the spy plane the CIA used over China
The little-known RB-69A was used by the CIA and Republic of China Air Force to mount covert overflights across mainland China. Dr Kevin Wright explores the career of the USAF type that never was
Commercial
Learjet 75 and Global 7500 success
David Coleal, President, Bombardier Aviation and HK Bellawings’...
Flight Simulation
Navigraph Adds Support for the QW 787
Following the release of the latest AIRAC 1711 cycle, Navigraph has announced it now supports the QualityWings Ultimate 787 Collection
TFFJ – St Barts for X-Plane
Saint Barthélemy Airport (TFFJ) in the Caribbean is famous for its steep descent over a hilltop and short landing strip. Consequently, the largest aircraft allowed to operate to the airport is the Canadian-built de Havilland Dash 7 Twin Otter.
