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Historic
What was it like to fly the F-4 in combat over Vietnam?
Former USAF Phantom pilot Jonathan A Hayes recounts the sortie he helped defend his base from attack in Vietnam…
Dutch Fokker D.XXI completes test flights!
On April 20, 2023, word came that Fokker D.XXI ‘229’ had “officially completed” its test flying programme…
What’s happening with the world’s oldest B-17?
The National Museum of the United States Air Force is to recommence the restoration/conservation of ‘The Swoose’...
How did Aeroplane Monthly magazine begin?
Linotype machines, hot metal, Cow Gum — the magazine production business was a very different one 50 years ago, when Aeroplane Monthly first hit the shelves. One of the magazine’s founding staffers looks back at the revival of a famous name
Hawker Tempest edges closer to flight!
The air around Sywell was broken by the growl of a Bristol Centaurus on April 19
Military
The special schemes worn by RAF Eurofighter Typhoons
The January 2018 issue of Aviation News featured the special schemes worn by RAF Typhoons up to that point.
When Eurofighter Typhoons deployed to London to protect the Olympics
In the September 2012 issue of AirForces Monthly Dr Dave Sloggett looked at the defence of the Olympic Games
Pentagon considers changes to DC National Guard
The US DOD is reportedly developing plans to restructure the DC National Guard. The moves are intended to address issues that were highlighted by the response to the post-election riots that occurred in Washington DC on January 6, 2021, following the Presidential election and another incident that occurred in 2020
Commercial
Flybe 2.0 - Second time lucky?
As the ‘new’ Flybe approaches a year of revenue operations, Nigel Richardson takes the opportunity to reflect on the journey so far
Flying more with less: How TAP’s CEO plans to turn airline around
Gordon Smith visits Lisbon to meet Christine Ourmières-Widener, group CEO of TAP Air Portugal, to learn more about her vision for overhauling the publicly owned flag carrier
The Ultimate Commercial Aviation Quiz of 2022 (Part Three)
It’s been a remarkable year for the aviation industry, with highs, lows and no shortage of drama. To reflect on an incredible 12 months, Key Aero presents the third of a special four-part quiz designed to test your knowledge of the big stories that have shaped the sector.
Arizona's aircraft boneyards: the incredible view from above
Airlines around the world may well be building up their fleets once more following the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting global downturn, but America’s desert boneyards remain full of aircraft waiting to make their return to service or potentially early retirement and the scrapman’s axe. Javier Rodríguez shares some of the highlights from his recent visit to Arizona
Cologne-Bonn Airport: ultimate spotting guide
Cologne-Bonn Airport’s terrace offers excellent views of a broad selection of passenger and cargo aircraft, as Gary Morris discovers. Additional photography by Steve Kilvington and Matt Sudol
Flight Simulation
E-Jets Family for X-Plane 12 released
X-Crafts has announced its E-Jets Family has been upgraded for X-Plane 12 compatibility.
Aeroprakt A22-LS v3.0 upgraded to X-Plane 12
Aircraft developer VSKYLABS has upgraded the Aeroprakt A22-LS to v3.0, bringing the project to X-Plane 12 standards.
St Helens Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
The latest Australian destination from Orbx is St Helens Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
