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Historic
How the YF-12 interceptor was revealed in secret to the UK
When US President Lyndon Johnson announced the existence of a high-speed, high-flying Lockheed interceptor...
Battle of Britain commemoration to move online
Ambitious plans to replace Memorial Day with an online event are being discussed by the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust.
Heritage projects to receive funding boost
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is making £50m available in response to the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK’s heritage.
Military
Regional resurgence: Indo-Pacific rotary focus
Increased demand for military helicopters is expected to drive growth in the rotorcraft industry in the Indo-Pacific
FAcT of the matter: Canadian aircrew training
Canada’s Future Aircrew Training programme aims to renew aircrew training services to help maintain a multi-purpose and combat capable Royal Canadian Air Force
USAF challenges: Retaining the combat edge
Balancing the need to sustain its fleet while embarking on key bomber and fighter procurement programmes, the US Air Force finds itself pressured as the demand to meet new challenges increases
Commercial
Branson’s Baby at 35
Virgin Atlantic was originally formed in 1984 as British Atlantic Airways by co-founders Randolph Fields and Alan Hillary to fly services between London and the Falkland Islands.
Aeroscopia’s Expanding Fleet
Toulouse aviation museum Aeroscopia has inducted five commercial airliners into its expanding collection.
The Wings of Morocco
Now part-way through a comprehensive fleet renewal programme, holder of a prestigious four-star rating from Skytrax and soon to become Africa’s first full member of oneworld, Royal Air Maroc is very much on the up.
Bold Ambition
Virgin Atlantic has revealed some exciting initiatives. While British Airways has been busy wrapping itself in the Union flag for its 100th anniversary, the Gatwick-based carrier has unveiled a daring vision of expansion which will see the old rivals go head to head.
Czech Success
As Czech Airlines Technics continues to expand its product and service portfolio, Airliner World speaks with Pavel Haleš, the company’s chairman and CEO to learn about its future ambitions.
Flight Simulation
