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Military
Finnish PC-12NG fleet surpasses 30,000 flight hours
The Ilmavoimat (Finnish Air Force) has announced that its Pilatus PC-12NG fleet has surpassed the 30,000-flight-hour milestone.
Israel's Workhorse at 50!
Combat Aircraft Journal reports on the CH-53 Yas’ur, which marked a half-century of service with the Israeli Air Force last October.
The Nighthawk Returns!
Last February, Combat Aircraft Journal brought you the incredible story of the still-active F-117A Nighthawks that were photographed and filmed flying at low level in the Mojave Desert. Aircraft continued to be seen throughout 2019, but of recent their appearances had dropped off. However, now the F-117 is back!
RAF Rivet Joints: Out of the Shadows
The RAF has been highly secretive over the years about the electronic intelligence role of 51 Sqn. With this in mind, Aviation News Editor Dino Carrara was intrigued to hear what would be revealed at a recent press event held at RAF Waddington.
Bangladesh’s PT-6 Props in Force
AFM contributor Mario Flores recently captured this impressive footage of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) PT-6 piston-engine trainers in rehearsal for the flying display that will mark 100 years since the birth of the Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s first president.
Commercial
How one airline changed the way all airliners take-off
In a bid to find cost savings, bosses at one carrier in the 1970s stumbled upon a revolutionary idea that would alter the way most future commercial jet aircraft would take to the sky
Virgin sells two 787s for a surprisingly small sum, here’s why
In a bid to raise cash to help it through its COVID-19 recovery, the Crawley-based carrier has agreed to the sale of a pair of Dreamliners
BA reveals Southampton summer schedule
Holiday destinations include Spain, Italy and Portugal and will begin from next May
Historic
Debut UK flight for well-travelled Ryan
Ryan ST-A N7779 lifts off from Old Warden on March 8DARREN HARBARRyan...
Dutch Auster on the move
Auster Mk.III NX537 has been acquired by Arnhem’s Museum DeelenNEDERLANDS...
Flight Simulation
Queen of the Skies II
The Boeing 747 started with a handshake. Following the massive success of the 707 and the rapid expansion in air travel, Pan American World Airways’ founder Juan Trippe wanted an even bigger aircraft.......