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Military
Pacific Projection
Combat Aircraft Journal joins the US Marine Corps’ 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), a force that projects a big presence in Asia-Pacific.
Production begins on first Gripen F
Saab has started production of its first Gripen F for the Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB, Brazilian Air Force), marking an important milestone in its development programme.
Argentine Air Force receives sixth IA-63 Pampa III
The Argentine defence ministry has announced that the Fuerza Aérea Argentina (FAA, Argentine Air Force) has received its sixth IA-63 Pampa III advanced jet trainer/light attack aircraft.
Commercial
Air New Zealand reveals unusual layover for all US flights
The flag carrier has added a stopover to all of its traditionally nonstop services to North America
How much do Airbus’ aircraft cost brand-new?
Here’s how much cash you’ll need if you want to own a brand-new example
JetBlue accepts its first Airbus A220
To round off a very difficult year, the American carrier received good news in the form of its debut A220
Historic
DE HAVILLAND CHIPMUNK TURNS 75
On 22nd May, the iconic de Havilland Chipmunk trainer turns 75. We've hand picked some of our favourite pictures of the aeroplane from our archive to celebrate the last three quarters of a century...
Revealed: rare historic insights into the YF-12A and SR-71
“I unreservedly describe them as the most thrilling birds in the sky today,” was how legendary aviation writer Bill Gunston described the YF-12A and SR-71 in the March 1974 issue of Aeroplane Monthly. Read his article here…
FlyPast Podcast Episode 22
This week the team discuss classic historic aviation books and going to the 75th anniversary at Arnhem... and a familiar controversial subject from the world of film rears its head, too...
Flight Simulation
Flight simulator: welcome to a new era
After months of discussion, Orbx has announced its first venture...
