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Historic
The tragic crash of an Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress
The valiant actions of an American B-17 pilot saved the lives of his crew – but at the expense of his own. Anthony Moor details the tragic crash of an Eighth Air Force Flying Fortress
US Army Mohawks peeking behind the Iron Curtain
Doug Gordon outlines the border surveillance missions undertaken by the US Army’s Mohawks in West Germany during the Cold War
RAF Goxhill: the story of the first USAAF station in the UK
Chris Frear reveals how the first RAF station to be handed over to the USAAF has been given a new lease of life, decades after it had closed
Farnborough Airshow insights from TV’s Raymond Baxter
For many years the distinctive voice of Raymond Baxter was synonymous with Farnborough Airshow, due to him presenting the BBC’s coverage of the aeronautical extravaganza. In this October 1978 article in ‘Aeroplane Monthly’ he gives a personal take on the famous airshow
The ultimate B-17 Flying Fortress quiz
The B-17 played a pivotal role in America's contribution to World War Two. How much do you know about the Flying Fortress? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
Military
What weapons can the F-35 carry? Global armaments list
The ever-increasing bite of the Lockheed Martin F-35 makes it a fearsome system. Gerard Keijsper looks at its armaments and the developments to come
Is Iran's 33-year search for an advanced jet trainer finally over?
The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force has spent the past 33 years searching for an advanced jet trainer. Is it now on the cusp of a breakthrough? Babak Taghvaee reports
Commercial
Swift Air 737 taxies over towbar
A Swift Air Boeing 737-400 ran over a towbar after the pushback crew failed to ensure that the area in front of the aircraft was clear before leaving the manoeuvring area, the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has found.
Vital links along the German North Sea Coast from Harlesiel Airport
Just off Germany’s North Sea coastline lies part of the Frisian Islands, an archipelago that stretches all the way from the Netherlands to Denmark. As such, the aerial connections served from a base on the mainland are vital, as Andreas Rohde discovered during his visit to Harlesiel Airport
Etihad snaps up A350 Freighters ahead of passenger launch
Momentum is building behind Airbus' new flagship freighter. Key Aero has all the details behind this latest deal
James Webb Space Telescope tech update
The James Webb Space Telescope is about to start unlocking the secrets of the universe. Mark Broadbent hears from NASA project participant Lee Feinberg
FlyZero: Planet-friendly flying
FlyZero aims to realise zero-carbon emission air travel by the end of the decade. Tom Batchelor takes a look at the initiative’s early days
Flight Simulation
Great Britain North for MSFS Now Available
Orbx has released EU Great Britain North, the second landmark region pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
PMDG Releases the Boeing 737-700
PMDG has announced the highly anticipated 737-700 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Cork for Microsoft Flight Simulator Out Now
MK-Studios has announced EICK Cork Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.