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Historic
Above and Beyond: Tom Bennett
Navigator Tom Bennett played a key role in 617 Squadron’s bombing success...
GLORY DAYS: Star Attractions
Besides operational types, the USAAF flew various British-built ancillary aircraft during
World War Two...
RESTORATION SCENE: Kriegsmarine Legend
Christian Koenig provides insight into the unique restoration...
Military
RNLAF set to begin MQ-9A operations later this month
Having received its first three MQ-9A Block 5 RPAS and two mobile ground control stations from GA-ASI, the Royal Netherlands Air Force is now set to launch operations with the Reaper before the end of April
Clean up of huge diesel leak at RAF Odiham begins
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to clean up a fuel spill at RAF Odiham air base, following an equipment failure last year which resulted in up to 31,000 litres of diesel escaping into the local environment
Swedish Gripen C/D upgrade aims to keep type relevant until mid-2030s
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has contracted Saab to upgrade the Swedish Air Force’s entire JAS 39C/D Gripen fleet in a bid to keep the multi-role fighters operationally relevant until the mid-2030s
Commercial
Ultimate Airports: Lukla
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – named in honour of the pair who first climbed Mount Everest in May 1953...
Ultimate Airports: The Mega Hubs - Dubai
There are very few cities that warrant mega-airports in their own right...
Innovation in the Desert
Abu Dhabi-based Strata Manufacturing has recently celebrated its tenth anniversary...
Flight Simulation
