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Historic
Secret RAF de Havilland Comet missions
They might have been viewed as an expensive luxury by the Treasury, but the de Havilland Comets that formed the backbone of RAF signals intelligence collection efforts from 1958-74 were an essential tool. No 51 Squadron’s employment of these aircraft remains to some degree in the shadows, but the latest research casts new light on their clandestine Cold War activities...
THE ‘BUCCANEER’S’ NUCLEAR BITE
One of the type's leading exponents details the Buccaneer's use in the nuclear strike role - a probable 'one-way' mission...
Military
REPORT: Outlining the operational readiness of Iran's air force
Combat Aircraft Journal reports on the negative impact of Islamization on the operational readiness of the Iranian Air Force
60 years of Special Mission USAF C-135
Combat Aircraft Journal celebrates the ageing special mission Boeing C-135s, with many reaching 60 years since they were built
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 95
Welcome to the 95th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Commercial
Why now could be the perfect time to train to be a pilot
The suggestion that now is a good time to train to be a pilot may seem to be a little counter-intuitive. But even though the airline industry is going through its biggest ever crisis, it actually makes more sense than you might think
New Aspen airline with a difference unveiled
A new Colorado-based airline which hopes to operate services to the ski resort of Aspen, Colorado from airports across the US has been launched.
What is the largest airline in the world?
What is the largest airline in the world? The answer, of course, is not as simple as it may seem because it depends on how you measure it. Here are the rankings, broken down by different criteria
Flight Simulation
Avro Vulcan Takes Flight in X-Plane
Just Flight, in partnership with Thranda Design, have released the Avro Vulcan B Mk2, K.2 and MRR for X-Plane 11.
Baron’s Combat Corner - Air Combat Simulation
In this instalment of our combat simulation series, Derek Davis examines two of the most important elements that you need to consider when dogfighting – energy management and situational awareness.
