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Historic
Restoration Scene: From Medway to Malta
Robin Brooks relates the life of a much-travelled Meteor F.8, whose restoration has been completed at Malta Aviation Museum Foundation
From wood to carbon-fibre: the advancement of aeroplane materials
The journey from wood to carbon composite materials has been fascinating...
Historic Humpday Quiz
We're back again to wet your appetites with this week's Historic Aviation Quiz!
The top five most heroic flights of all time…
Aviators often know the risks they face with their chosen occupation. But these pilots took on that risk, while bravely ensuring the safety of their dependants…
Military
Germany to buy F-35A stealth fighters in astonishing switch
Germany’s astonishing about-face in defence matters has continued, just weeks after pumping €100bn into the country’s defence budget, with the announced intention to acquire the US-manufactured F-35A fifth generation stealth fighter
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 84
Welcome to the 84th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
A deep look into special forces aviation
The daring missions of multiple nations special operations forces behind enemy lines are invariably dependent on airlift – fixed or rotary wing – to get them safely to their targets and then successfully bring them home. AFM investigates the can-do mindset and unique skills of special forces aviators
Commercial
Batik Air Welcomes Airbus A320neo
INDONESIAN OPERATOR Batik Air has accepted its first Airbus A320neo, PK-BDF (c/n 9505).
Condor Future Confirmed
POLISH AVIATION Group (PGL), the owner of LOT Polish Airlines, has agreed to acquire German leisure carrier, Condor.
Volotea Revolutionising the Low-Cost Airline Model
Spanish budget airline Volotea has flipped the low-cost model on its head...
Tales of the Trislander
Barry Lloyd examines the Trislander which was developed from the successful Islander...
Flight Simulation
Spokane for X-Plane Now Available
The latest release from scenery developer Vertical Simulations is KGEG – Spokane International Airport for X-Plane 11.
Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Now Available
The Simworks Studios’ Nimitz Class Vol. 1 aircraft carrier pack for Prepar3D version 4 is now for sale on the Just Flight website.
