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Historic
Rhodesian Eagles 266 Sqn’s Typhoon Years
The mostly Rhodesian-manned 266 Squadron flew the Hawker Typhoon from 1942-45...
A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY - Air Transport Auxiliary
A world of opportunity was how the late Lettice Curtis described flying as a ferry pilot for the Air Transport Auxiliary.
The Aeroplane News from February 1940
Ben Dunnell looks back 80 years to see how The Aeroplane covered momentous events of 1940...
DATABASE: CONVAIR F2Y SEA DART
If aircraft carriers were vulnerable to nuclear strike,
water-based fighters provided an alternative...
Military
Kuwaiti H225Ms deliveries continue
A pair of H225Ms (formerly known as EC725 Caracals) destined for the Kuwait Air Force (KAF), serials 615 and 616, were seen test flying during September from the manufacturer’s facilities at Marseille/Marignane, France
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 67
Welcome to the 67th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Boeing delivers first KC-46A tanker to Japan
Boeing has delivered the first KC-46A tanker to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force following a 2017 Foreign Military Sales contract award for an initial aircraft, subsequently increased on options to four airframes
Commercial
Air Canada reveals world’s first retro Airbus A220 livery
The narrowbody is the first example of the type to receive the retrojet treatment
Cathay Pacific reveals sobering January traffic stats
The flag carrier’s load factor dropped to just 13% during the month as it continues to deal with travel restrictions and quarantine requirements
Airbus reports €1.1 billion loss for 2020
The aerospace giant expects to deliver the same number of aircraft this year as it did in 2020
Flight Simulation
Warrior II for X-Plane 11
Just Flight has informed us that its in-house development team has produced a new Warrior II for X-Plane 11.