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Historic
New colours for Doncaster Varsity cockpit
Volunteers at the Doncaster-based South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum have recently completed the refurbishment of Vickers Varsity T.1 WJ903’s cockpit section...
The failed Vickers Windsor
The Vickers Windsor was the company's last wartime effort to get back on equal terms with the likes of Avro and Handley Page. Ultimately, though, it failed… why?
Aspiring aeronautical engineer tackles Buccaneer project
The cockpit section of former Royal Navy (RN) Blackburn Buccaneer S.2 XN979 has recently been taken on by the mother and son team of Carolyn and Marcus Cordran for restoration at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (SYAM) in Doncaster...
Military
Czech Hinds being prepped for Ukraine transfer
With the Czech Air Force expected to withdraw its Mi-24/35 fleet from service at the end of the year, it has been revealed that they are set to be donated to Ukraine
100 Squadron: The final year of RAF ADAIR Hawk ops
No 100 Squadron laid down its sword as an operational RAF unit on March 24. AirForces Monthly reports on the final year of the unit’s Hawk T1 adversary air operations
Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Inside the Air War over Donbas
After more than three months of war in Ukraine, Moscow turned its attention to securing the Donbas region, where Russian troops have been facing off against Ukrainian defenders in a vicious ground war. AirForces Monthly looks at the role of airpower in this pivotal battle
Commercial
Etihad Reveals COVID Rebound Plans
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has begun to expand the number of destinations it serves as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) eases travel restrictions on citizens and residents.
Helvetic Hails E-Jet Delivery Flight Record
Swiss regional airline Helvetic Airways has broken the record for the longest distance flight in an Embraer E190-E2.
Fancy a Trip on Qantas' Final 747 Flight? Here's How
Australian flag carrier Qantas has unveiled a programme of events to mark the retirement of its final Boeing 747.
The Lava-Proof Box Aviation Couldn’t Do Without
Designed to withstand temperatures of over 1,000 degrees Celsius and the weight of a rhino, black boxes have assisted air crash investigators for the last 50 years. But, as Thomas Haynes discovers, their future could be even more impressive…
FAA Completes 737 MAX Certification Flights
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed a series of test flights for the Boeing 737 MAX that took place over the last three days.
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