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Historic
First flying Fokker D.XXI in 70 years: A test pilot's view
Leonard van den Broek spoke to test pilot Dan Griffith, who has overseen the 1930’s Dutch fighter’s test flying programme
Restoring first flying Fokker D.XII in 70 years: behind the scenes
For the first time in more than 70 years, there is a flying Fokker D.XXI in the Netherlands. Leonard van den Broek speaks to those behind the project
CAF heavy bombers undertake US ‘tour’
The Commemorative Air Force has begun its AirPower History Tour, calling at eight stops across the US
Historic Aviation Quiz – The Hawker Hunter
With July 20, 2023 marking the 72nd anniversary of the first flight of Hawker’s elegant Hunter as the P.1067, we dedicate this weeks quiz to a type that has been followed by the adage “If it looks right, it flies right” for as long as it has graced the skies…
The exhilarating experience of flying on a Ford Tri-Motor
She may fly at a rather modest speed but she accelerates every enthusiast’s heartbeat. Andreas Rohde takes us onboard the iconic Ford Tri-Motor
Military
ADEX 2023: KAI eyes development of new Surion variants for South Korea
KAI is close to completing the production of more than 200 KUH-1 Surion helicopters for the Republic of Korea Army, but the firm’s focus is now on designing two new variants: the Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH) and Mine Countermeasures Helicopter (MCH)
USAF B-1Bs return to RAF Fairford amid rising global tensions
Four B-1B Lancers and more than 100 personnel from the USAF’s 7th Bomb Wing (BW) at Dyess AFB, Texas, have deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, UK, as part of the long-planned Bomber Task Force-Europe 24-1 deployment
Boeing suffers over $2bn loss in producing the USAF's next 'Air Force One’
Cost overruns on its project to provide the USAF with two new Presidential transports have caused Boeing to declare an additional $482m loss on the programme, bringing the firm’s total loss on the project to $2.4bn
Commercial
Flying on a 40-year-old Boeing 737-200 in Honduras
Most aviation enthusiasts can appreciate the iconic lines of a classic jet. But there’s a small contingent that yearns for the days before carbon-fibre and glass cockpits to such a degree they’re willing to travel to the ends of the world to find them. Daniel Johnston recalls his recent expedition to Latin America in the pursuit of the increasingly rare Boeing 737-200
BREAKING: Ryanair places its biggest Boeing order to date
The deal strengthens the carrier’s relationship with Boeing, and is reportedly worth over $40 billion
Iran Air Airbus A310 turbulence report published
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) of the Iranian Civil Aviation Authority has released its final report into the events which led to the injuries of two people onboard an Iran Air jet.
Boeing 747s return to service with Emirates
Two Queens of the Sky have been leased by the operator – the first time they’ve been used by the carrier in six years
Flight Simulation
Local Legends 8: DHC-4 Caribou review
When it comes to rugged, utilitarian aircraft, few can compare with the DHC-4 Caribou. It exemplifies de Havilland's development, featuring a STOL design that made it easy to get in and out of remote locations. We take Orbx's rendition of this 1950s classic for a spin.
Flight Simulator Training – Part 3
Learning to fly multi-engine aircraft represents one of the more challenging aspects of flight training. In this article, we look at how flight simulators can be used to safely practice single-engine emergency procedures.
Famous Flyer 6: Ford 4-AT Trimotor review
The sixth Famous Flyer aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator, the Ford 4-AT Trimotor, was developed by Aeroplane Heaven. We take it for a spin.
