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Historic
Test pilot Neville Duke on Hawker Hunter flight testing
To commemorate the Hawker Hunter’s 25 years in service, the September 1976 issue of Aeroplane Monthly offered a portfolio of classic Hunter pictures, and Sqn Ldr Neville Duke recalled some of the problems encountered and over-come during the flight testing of the first of the breed, the P.1067 WB188.
What was it like to fly a 1930s BAC Drone ultra-light?
In the November 1974 edition of Aeroplane Monthly, John F Wood provided a personal reminiscence of ultra-light flying in the ’thirties
World War One bomber pilot recounts incredible aerial exploits
In the August 1974 issue of Aeroplane Monthly, First World War bomber pilot Sqn Ldr C. P. O. Bartlett, DSC recounts his time flying biplanes between 1916-18
‘Missile Park’ Phantom to gain new colours
Work to refurbish former US Navy McDonnell Douglas F-4S Phantom II BuNo 157259 is under way
The miniature Hurricane replica built by a United Airlines pilot
The story of Fred Sindlinger and his miniature Hawker Hurricane was told in the October 1973 issue of Aeroplane Monthly.
Military
UAE’s EDGE signs engine agreement with Brazilian developer
The UAE’s advanced military technology and defence group, EDGE, signed a strategic agreement with Turbomachine, one of Brazil’s foremost turbine engine developers, on August 11
Why Rogachevo Air Base is key to Russian military operations in the Arctic
Alexander Mladenov looks at the prospects of further development of Rogachevo Air Base on Novaya Zemlya archipelago – key to airspace control over the Western sector of the strategically important Northern Sea Route in the frigid High North of Russia
Commercial
How these stunning air-to-air photos of Lufthansa's first 787 were taken
The arrival of Lufthansa’s first Dreamliner in Bremen presented a unique opportunity for pilot, air traffic controller and aviation photographer Sebastian Thoma. Here, in his own words, he shares some of the logistical preparations behind an incredible air-to-air helicopter shoot.
Why a one-week-old airBaltic A220 flew to Africa
AirBaltic’s newest Airbus A220 has had a very busy first week.
What is the outlook of ultra-long-haul flying?
In our monthly check-in with the Cirium team, we explore the recent growth of ultra-long-haul flying and consider the headwinds that could impact its expansion.
PICTURED: Final Boeing 747 leaves factory
The last ever Boeing 747 has left the company’s Everett factory.
Why is a Lufthansa Airbus A350 stranded in Angola?
A Lufthansa Airbus A350 is stranded on the ground at Luanda/Quatro de Fevereiro in Angola after it was forced to divert while enroute to Munich.
Flight Simulation
Exploring London Heathrow
This time, we fly to London Heathrow Airport and take a closer look at iniScene’s rendition of the primary gateway to the UK.
Just Flight’s FS Traffic review
We take a look at FS Traffic from Just Flight, a package that provides high-quality replacement aircraft models for the default AI traffic in Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Hong Kong for X-Plane out now
Scenery developer, TaiModels has announced Hong Kong International Airport for X-Plane 11 and 12 is now available.
