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Historic
RAF Museum Lancaster Bomber Adopted by Chelsea FC
Premier League club gets involved in historic aviation as part of the RAF’s ‘Adopt an Artefact Programme’
Hawker Sea Fury in Duxford crash
Pilot and passenger injured as vintage Sea Fury T.20 comes down shortly after take-off.
82 Years of the Spitfire at Duxford
On August 4, 1938, the operational history of the Spitfire began with Duxford’s No. 19 Squadron
Shuttleworth hosts revolutionary drive-in airshow
Historic aviation events are back, social distance style! But don’t worry if you missed it – we went along and videoed it
Military
Further details emerge of LMXT platform
Further details have emerged of the Lockheed Martin/Airbus Defence and Space partnership to bid for the US Government’s KC-Y ‘Bridging Air Tanker’ programme, which is seeking between 140 and 160 additional tankers from 2029
War over Ukraine: the first week
As nearly a week has passed since Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, Khalem Chapman examines the key developments since the war began
Why has Russia failed to gain air superiority over Ukraine?
With one of the largest air forces in the world, many are questioning why Russia has not yet achieved control of the skies above Ukraine. Alan Warnes details the situation as we know it
Commercial
Jumbo Generations: 50 Years of the Boeing 747 at Heathrow
Since the first Pan Am 747 landed at Heathrow on January 12, 1970, the iconic Jumbo has been a constant presence at the London airport. Aviation News presents a showcase of some of the many airlines and 747 variants that have graced the capital’s main airport over the last 50 years.
Boeing 747SPs at Heathrow
The Boeing 747SP has never been a common sight, even at major international airports. Barry Lloyd reviews the history of this rare Jumbo variant and its connection with Heathrow.
Luxair beating adversity through diversity
With a variety of revenue streams, Luxair Group has maintained an impressive growth record in recent years...
Los Angeles in a New Light
Regular Airliner World reader, Matthew Givot, has been in touch to share details of a short film that he and some friends have just wrapped up at Los Angeles International (LAX).
Flight Simulation
London City Airport for Prepar3D simulator released
Orbx has announced EGLC London City Airport for Prepar3D simulation platform version 4 is out now.
