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Military
Dragons over the Caribbean!
Combat Aircraft Journal meets Colombia’s A-37 ‘Dragons’, which have proven their worth on many occasions over an incredible 40-year history.
B-1Bs conduct Baltic training missions
A pair of US Air Force (USAF) Rockwell B-1B Lancer supersonic-capable strategic bombers flew from Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota, to the Baltic region in support of a Bomber Task Force training mission.
Fire Scout begins AN/ZPY-8 radar flight trials
The US Navy has commenced flight testing of the Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter, equipped with Leonardo’s AN/ZPY-8 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.
MDHI contracted to support Afghan Cayuse Warriors
The US Department of Defense has awarded a logistics support contract to MD Helicopters Inc (MDHI) to further support the Afghan Air Force’s fleet of MD 530F Cayuse Warrior light attack/scout helicopters.
French A400M lands in New Zealand for the first time
An Armeé de l’Air (AdlA, French Air Force) Airbus A400M Atlas landed in New Zealand for the first time whilst conducting a repatriation mission in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts.
Commercial
VIDEO: Exclusive guided tour of JetBlue’s new A220 cabin
Ahead of beginning services with the new jet in the spring, Key.Aero meets Mariya Stoyanova, the airline’s director of product development who provides a tour of the aircraft’s brand-new cabin
BA is selling suitcases containing 747 parts
Following the jumbo’s retirement last year, the flag carrier is now offering limited edition luggage
Boeing reveals order for ‘final four’ 747-8s
Ahead of next year’s end to production, the last remaining jumbos have found a home
Historic
FlyPast Podcast Episode 21
With museums set to open next week, the team discuss their favourites - and the aeroplanes on display you HAVE to see if you've missed them...
VIDEO: Blackbird pilot recalls most memorable mission
Colonel Richard Graham (ret’d) was an SR-71 Blackbird pilot, Squadron Commander and Wing Commander. Watch as he recalls one particular flight out of RAF Mildenhall…