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Historic
SR-71 pilot: a hurricane, MiG-31 and other amazing tales
Key.Aero’s Dino Carrara interviewed pilot Ed Yeilding to hear about his time assigned to the SR-71 Blackbird. He describes here his most memorable operational missions, including the time he encountered a hurricane and another that involved a MiG-31
Blackbird backseater on missions, sensors and more
In a remarkable career spanning more than three decades, Col Don Emmons (ret’d) gained a special insight into the top-secret Lockheed SR-71. In the December 2020 issue of Aviation News he revealed to Dr Kevin Wright how he became involved in the programme and recounts his experiences flying in the Blackbird and managing its return to flight in the 1990s
The aircraft used to fly the Royal Family over the decades
Charles Woodley detailed in the January 2018 issue of Aviation News the different aircraft that have flown the Royal Family around the globe through the decades
‘The Lady in black’ - Blackbird Survivors
Of the 32 Lockheed SR-71s built, 20 airframes survive today – as Jamie Ewan details…
Manston museum gets interactive ‘Lanc’ nose
Replica Lancaster cockpit section made as accurate as possible by reference to IWM exhibit
Military
How Ukraine's venerable Su-24 fleet continues to be a thorn in Russia's side
The Ukrainian Air Force’s heavyweight Su-24 Fencer continues to be a burden to Russia’s war effort, moreso after it began employing Western air-launched cruise missiles earlier this year, as Vladimir Trendafilovski investigates
Kyrgyzstan receives additional Mi-17V-5 Hip transport helicopters
The Kyrgyz Air Force has recently received a new Mi-17V-5 Hip-H tactical transport helicopter from Russia’s state-owned defence export/import company, Rosoboronexport
Commercial
Lufthansa to ramp up A340-600 operations
German flag carrier Lufthansa is reported to be returning five more parked Airbus A340-600s to regular service in time for its summer schedule.
British Airways A320 makes emergency landing at Manchester
A British Airways Airbus A320 made an emergency landing at Manchester Airport this afternoon.
Last Boeing 747 delivery: everything you need to know
Boeing has revealed that the last Boeing 747 to be built will be handed over to the customer in a ceremony on January 31, 2023.
IN PICTURES: Time travel to 1980s Thailand for some airliner action
With decades of globetrotting under his belt, including 16 years working as a tour manager for Ian Allan Aviation Tours, Gerry Manning has a wealth of images in his personal archive. In this first instalment from a new series, he shares a visit to Thailand in the late 1980s
Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 announced
In a surprise announcement, Asobo Studio has revealed details of a new addition to the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise, dubbed Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
MicroProse reacquires the Falcon series
Flight simulation developer, MicroProse has announced it has re-acquired the copyright to the popular F-16 Falcon series.
Honeycomb Aeronautical’s Charlie Rudder Pedals review
The latest product in Honeycomb’s portfolio, the Charlie Rudder Pedals, has sparked a great deal of interest in the flight sim community. So, when Honeycomb’s CEO, Nicki Repenning, approached us with the news that the new pedals were nearing release, we jumped at the opportunity to find out more.
