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Military
Speculation grows around China’s first FTC-2000G export
The global aviation industry and associated communities are buzzing around speculation that either Cambodia or Myanmar is the first export customer for China’s domestically produced FTC-2000G multi-role fighter/jet trainer aircraft.
Airbus hands over 17th A400M to France
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered its 17th A400M heavy-lift tactical transport to the Armée de l’Air (AdlA, French Air Force).
Saab delivers first GlobalEye
Saab delivered the first GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System aircraft to the United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF) on April 29.
Embracing Darkness
Björn Rüdén reports on a week of JAS 39 Gripen night flying with the Swedish Air Force.
51° Stormo steps up for Italian QRA duties
The Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force) has officially added 51° Stormo (51st Wing) as one of its Eurofighter units responsible for conducting national quick reaction alert (QRA) operations.
Commercial
Beating the Buses: Volaris Interview
Like most countries, Mexico’s aviation industry has been heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Chris Sloan spoke with Holger Blankenstein, executive vice-president of airline commercial and operations at Volaris, to find out how the low-cost carrier has navigated this unprecedented crisis
Hawker Siddeley Trident - set up to fail?
British European Airways had a manufacturer on hand to develop its bespoke trijet however it saw fit, but that didn’t quell the carrier’s desire to buy Boeing. Stephen Skinner concludes his two-part overview of the Hawker Siddeley Trident
A view to thrill: glaciers galore!
A scenic flight amid spectacular scenery is an adventure in itself – add a landing on an active glacier into the mix and you've the ultimate aviation adrenaline rush. Andreas Rohde travels to Alaska to join Talkeetna Air Taxi in the Arctic wonderland of Denali National Park
Historic
How rock climbers help to keep museum aeroplanes clean
With museums set to reopen on May 17, the aircraft on display need to look their best. But how do you dust a plane that’s suspended from the ceiling? Watch this video to find out…
Happy 40th Birthday, FlyPast!
A few people from the historic aviation industry sent some birthday wishes to congratulate FlyPast on four decades of publishing!