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Historic
A day at the show: Farnborough 1962
As the aerospace industry this week gathers at the Farnborough International Airshow, Ben Dunnell presents a series of stunning photos taken during its predecessor - the SBAC show - 60 years ago
The birth of The Eighth Air Force
Thomas McKelvey Cleaver charts the arrival and operations of The Eighth Air Force in the European theatre of World War Two
The Eighth Air Force vs The Flakwaffe
Donald Nijboer examines the use of flak in World War Two – the greatest combat hazard to bombers operating in European skies
Military
Australia moves forward with vital EA-18G Growler upgrade
In a bid to strengthen Australia’s electronic attack capabilities, the RAAF’s 11-strong fleet of Boeing EA-18G Growlers will receive vital equipment/sensor upgrades – a move which aims to enhance commonality with examples of the type that are operated by the US Navy
USAF F-35A Squadrons: A Complete Guide
The F-35 is the first aircraft to serve in three different versions, planned from the outset in all US services. In the first of a two-part feature, Gérard Keijsper focuses on the operational units of the USAF F-35 fleet
USAF's Big Safari Program receives TC-135W, prepares to divest last NC-135W
On February 14, a USAF-operated Boeing TC-135W departed Offutt AFB, Nebraska, for Greenville-Majors Airport, Texas, where it will be reassigned to the air arm’s Big Safari Program and redesignated as an NC-135 platform
Commercial
Heading 'Down Under' to Broome Airport
While Broome International Airport is often viewed as the gateway to a tropical retreat, it also plays a critical role serving the local community and industry. Chris Frame chats with the site’s CEO, Paul McSweeney, about the airport’s latest struggles and successes.
QUIZ: UK Runway Roulette
If there's ever been a week when you want to know how much of a crosswind you have, this has probably been it... So here's an opportunity to make sure you know your 'zero eights' from your zero nine rights'
Storm Eunice: The wildest diversions and go-arounds so far
As Storm Eunice brings record-breaking wind and torrential rain to southern parts of the UK, we round-up some of the most epic go-arounds and diversions from British airports
Exclusive: Wizz Air UK boss sets out summer strategy
The head of one of the UK’s fastest-growing airlines has revealed her market forecast for the all-important summer season.
Planespotting time at Tokyo's Haneda Airport!
Benoît Denet heads to the Land of the Rising Sun to share images from Haneda, the Japanese capital’s downtown airport at the heart of Tokyo Bay.
Flight Simulation
Rotterdam Airport for X-Plane Out Now
Scenery developer RDPresets has released Rotterdam The Hague Airport for X-Plane 11.
New Balkan Destination from Orbx
Scenery developer, Orbx has announced LYPG Podgorica Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Worcester Regional Airport for MSFS Released
MXI Design has announced Worcester Regional Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.