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Historic
The baby Mustang you could build in your back garden
It may not have been ground breaking, but it was one of the first and most popular aeroplane kits that aviation enthusiasts could build in their back garden.
Spitfire Week Quiz
We dedicated last week to the iconic Spitfire as part of our celebrations to mark the end of the 80th Battle of Britain anniversary. How much were you paying attention? Test yourself!
Stories of the Spitfire heroes
Among the many tales of heroism during the war, historic aviation experts Tony Hoskins and Hugh Hunt recall one in particular – and Tony’s arduous journey to recover one pilot’s wartime Spitfire for the ultimate restoration project.
The complete evolution of the Spitfire
Charting the development and evolution of Britain’s greatest fighter.
Military
The secretive role of USAF's E-11A
Lurking in the shadows of secrecy, the E-11A is perhaps the most vital relay and gateway platform in the USAF’s order of battle. Tom Kaminski examines the role of Bombardier’s Battlefield Airborne Communications Node
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 89
Welcome to the 89th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
ANALYSIS: What is the current status of the Ukrainian Air Force?
As the war between Russia and Ukraine presses on through a second month, Vladimir Trendafilovski examines the status of a Ukrainian Air Force that has defied the odds to defend its skies and dealt hard-hitting blows to its invaders
Commercial
Workhorses of the Rainforest: Douglas DC-3 Operations in Colombia
The DC-3 has long been a lifeline to communities in the Colombian interior...
Doha Rolls Out Hi-Tech Helmets and Robots in COVID-19 Battle
Qatar’s Hamad International is implementing the latest technologies in an effort to optimise passenger and employee safety for post-COVID-19 travel. The airport plans to use robots and advanced thermal screening helmets as part of measures being introduced for when flying resumes.
Rolls-Royce to Cut 9,000 Jobs
Engine manufacturer, Rolls-Royce has said it will cut at least 9,000 roles from its global workforce of 52,000 in a bid to reduce its cash expenditure amid a drop in demand for its civil aerospace engines and services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
EasyJet Hit by Cyber Attack Exposing 9m Customers’ Details
Low-cost carrier, easyJet has revealed that the personal information of nine million customers was accessed in a cyber security incident. Describing the attack as “highly sophisticated”, the company says it took immediate steps to respond as soon as it became aware of the issue.
Cessna SkyCourier Takes Flight
Textron has successfully flown its latest offering from the Cessna stable – the twin-turboprop 408 SkyCourier. The Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-powered freighter has been specifically developed to carry three LD3 unit load devices per the requirements of FedEx Express, which has orders for 50 examples and options to double that number.
Flight Simulation
Robin DR400 Touches Down in X-Plane
Just Flight has announced the Robin DR400 is now available for X-Plane 11.
Piper Cub Takes Flight in Prepar3D
A2A Simulations has released the Accu-sim J3 Cub for Prepar3D version 4.
MilViz Aircraft Now Available On Orbx
Orbx and MilViz have entered a partnership enabling customers to purchase MilViz products via Orbx Central.
