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Why this ex-TUI 767 has flown across to Asia?
A Boeing 767-300 - which had been delivered originally to Britannia Airways and last served with TUI - recently flew transpacific to Singapore/Changi. But why? Find out about the fate of this specific 23-year-old 767...
Maddog for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Leonardo Software has announced Fly the Maddog X for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
The Hawker Hunter and Rhodesia’s ‘Bush War’
As Rhodesia fought a bloody conflict against cross-border insurgents, the Hawker Hunters of its air force’s 1 Squadron operated effectively despite an arms supply embargo
How the de Havilland Comet thrust MEA into the Jet Age
In early 1961 Middle East Airlines (MEA) introduced into service its first jet in the Comet 4C. The January 13 issue ‘The Aeroplane and Astronautics’ reported on how the airline had prepared for a new era
Brazil’s 1st GDA: maintaining the F-5EM and preparing for the Gripen
Combat Aircraft Journal reports on Brazil’s 1st Air defense group, its fleet of F-5EMs and its preparation for the F-39E Gripen
Ireland’s PC-9M fleet close to gaining new weapons capability
The Irish Air Corps (IAC) are close to signing a contract with Austrian company Airborne Technologies (ABT) for three Self Contained Aerial Reconnaissance (SCAR) Pod systems to attach to its PC-9M fleet
Qantas firms HISTORIC Airbus order: Everything you need to know
Major developments have taken shape ‘down under’ as Australian-based Qantas confirmed at a ceremony in Sydney yesterday (May 2) firm orders for a trio of Airbus types in a historic move – the flag carrier states this would “reshape its international and domestic networks over the next decade and beyond”. Read all about the juicy details here!
New exhibition at Northolt honours Polish airmen
The Consul General of Poland, Mateusz Stąsiek officially opened the new Polish Air Force Memorial Committee (PAFMC) exhibition housed in the historic Officers’ Mess at RAF Northolt on April 29…
146 Professional for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Just Flight's study-level 146 Professional add-on for MSFS includes eight passenger and cargo variants with a total of 39 liveries, an Wwise sound pack, fully functional FMS, authentic flight controls and captain and first officer positions complete with hundreds of functional switches, knobs and controls.
EXCLUSIVE! Legendary World War One aircraft resurrected
With reproductions of both a Maurice Farman Longhorn and an Airco DH2 set to emerge from its Old Warden premises, Flying Restorations is building on its reputation for top-notch workmanship when it comes to antique aeroplanes
USAF opts for E-7 as E-3 AWACS replacement
The US Air Force has decided to replace a portion of its E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System fleet with the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft, with a contract award planned in fiscal year 2023
Round the World in a Comet in 1992
Some said it couldn’t be done — that this old aircraft would fail somewhere along the way. However, the Defence Research Agency’s Comet 4 XV814 defied the doubters and, in the summer of 1992, made it round the world. The then head of experimental flying at Farnborough recalled a memorable trip in the May 2016 issue of ‘Aeroplane’
Meeting of the Comets
Only once did the two Comets, DH88 and DH106, fly together — and it was 30 years ago this year
Unit report: On patrol with Portugal's P-3C fleet
The Portuguese Air Force’s P-3C maritime patrol aircraft is the workhorse of the country’s search and rescue and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, an adaptable platform that can be rapidly configured for each mission set
Exercise Iniochos at Andravida Air Base
While most of the world was watching events unfold in Ukraine, the Hellenic Air Force was hosting Exercise Iniochos at Andravida Air Base. Combat Aircraft Journal was there
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 91
Welcome to the 91st Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
BOAC Comet Captain insights
CAPT. M. R. ALDERSON, who was in charge of B.O.A.C.’s Comet unit, spoke to H. A. TAYLOR for the January 11, 1952 issue of ‘The Aeroplane’ and gave an outline of some of the more interesting features in jet transport operation after six months of preliminary route-proving trials
Comet creator – insights from de Havilland’s chief designer
The man who designed the revolutionary Comet jetliner, R E Bishop, wrote this exclusive article for ‘The Aeroplane’ which was published the same day as the aircraft’s first commercial service on May 2, 1952
BBMF Hawker Hurricane returns home
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Hawker Hurricane IIc LF363 arrived back at its Coningsby base in the hands of Sqn Ldr Mark Sugden, officer commanding the BBMF, on April 21 following a ‘major’ overhaul in the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar.
First ever colour photos of the Comet
‘The Aeroplane’ scored a world exclusive when it published the first colour photos of the Comet in its July 29, 1949 issue. The piece also explored the design of this revolutionary aircraft
Inside the Y-8Q: China’s new sub-hunting talisman
Combat Aircraft Journal details China’s latest anti-submarine warfare asset, the Y-8Q.
Who's started a 3,000-mile direct service to Manchester using A320neos?!
A Middle Eastern-based carrier has launched a new direct, 3,000-mile service today (May 1) to Manchester using Airbus A320neos! Who is it? Find out here!
New Tiger Moth for Finest Hour Experiences
The latest addition to Bicester-based Finest Hour Experiences’ fleet, DH82A Tiger Moth R5172/G-AOIS arrived at the Oxfordshire airfield on April 17.
Delta Disaster: Fatal RAF Vulcan Heathrow crash
A record-breaking flight by a Vulcan turned into tragedy when a landing went wrong. Andrew Brookes recounts the events of that fateful day
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