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Historic
AFRICAN WARHORSE - Portuguese T-6 in Africa
The T-6 has arguably been the world’s most commonly employed pilot trainer...
Above and Beyond: Robert Cowper
Graham Pitchfork outlines the wartime career of Australian night-fighter ace Bob Cowper
Restoration Scene: Tempting Reality
The ‘carrot’ of an airworthy Hawker Tempest has been dangling for years...
Military
UK and US extend Airseeker support until 2035
The UK and US have moved to extend an existing support deal for the RC-135W Rivet Joint (Airseeker) electronic surveillance aircraft until 2035 in a deal worth £970m
First AH-1Z Viper built for Bahrain
Bell Textron completed the first build of the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter for the Kingdom of Bahrain last month. The US company announced the completion of the build in a press release on October 22
Cutting the cost - Insight into counter-insurgency aircraft
Using state-of-the-art jet fighters for counterinsurgency close air support is expensive – cost-effective alternatives are needed. Samuel Beal looks at the capabilities developed and the role of more economical platforms in tomorrow’s battlespace
Commercial
The tech that can turn any 737 into an oil spill response aircraft
Within three hours, the popular narrowbody can be transformed from its day-to-day role of carrying cargo. Key.Aero speaks with the company behind this revolutionary kit to find out how it works
Which airline claims to have vaccinated its entire on-board crew?
As the world continues the rapid roll-out, one airline says it has already completed its programme to inoculate its flying crew
Flight Simulation
