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Historic
A-7 Corsair II: The Swashbuckling SLUF
What it lacked in speed, the subsonic A-7 Corsair II made up for in payload and persistence. It also ushered in a new era of strike accuracy, as Key.Aero reports.
Vulcan legend Dr Robert Pleming passes away
As leader of the Vulcan To The Sky Trust, Pleming was at the heart of the iconic aircraft’s return to the skies in 2007
Historic Aviation Quiz
Woohoo! Welcome to this week's Historic Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your historic aircraft? Test your skills here!
A century of air forces
In this first instalment, we look into the 100-year-old stories of two of the world’s most war-involved air forces…
Military
India tests indigenous Naval Anti-Ship Missile
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of indigenously-developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM). It was launched from an Indian Navy Sea King Mk 42B helicopter over the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, on May 18.
RAAF to receive seven MQ-28A Ghost Bats within two years
In an Australian Liberal Government press release on May 15 Minister for Defence Peter Dutton revealed that seven Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed autonomous air vehicles will enter Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) service within two years.
QEAF's first marked Typhoon sighted and more F-15QAs are delivered
The first Eurofighter Typhoon destined for the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) performed a test flight at BAE System’s Warton Aerodrome in Lancashire on May 9, while six more Boeing F-15QA fighters arrived the same day at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, en route to Qatar
Commercial
How Air Traffic Control Works
It's an incredibly important cog in the aviation machine, but how does air traffic control work?
Qantas’ Final Boeing 747 Flight
On July 22, Qantas flew the much-loved jumbo for the final time. But not before one final incredible manoeuvre…
World’s First Hybrid Electric 70-Seater Airliner Unveiled
Bristol-based engineering and development firm Electric Aviation Group (EAG) has unveiled the world’s first hybrid electric regional aircraft capable of carrying 70 passengers.
The 5 Reasons Why The Airbus A380 Is On The Way Out
It was technical masterpiece that both pilot and passenger loved, but it didn’t do what any commercial venture needs to: make money. Thomas Haynes details why one of Airbus’ largest gambles hasn’t paid off.
Icelandair 'Unsacks' All Its Cabin Crew
Reykjavik-based Icelandair has reversed a decision which would have seen it fire all its cabin crew and make pilots look after the passengers.
Flight Simulation
UK2000 Interview with Gary Summons
In this exclusive interview, we talk to the highly respected designer Gary Summons - well known for his highly detailed and awardwinning UK2000 series of scenery add-ons.
Challenging Airports - Nuuk, Greenland (BGGH)
With links to other towns in the country and international points beyond, the small airport at Nuuk is an essential gateway to the region.