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Historic
Mustang A68-110: Fancy a snifter?
Ever since his first inspirational flight in an Australian Mustang,...
The RAF in Asia: To war with a vengeance
Former air gunner Bob Harvey spent much of the war in the back seat of a Vultee Vengeance...
Glory Days: Winged Springboks
Andrew Thomas presents fascinating images of South African Air Force aircraft...
Korean War: Dual Identity
A reconnaissance version of Northrop’s mighty P-61 Black Widow played a vital role...
Military
Portugal's military cooperation with Angola
The Military Cooperation between Portugal and Angola started in 1998, in Aeronautical Military School of National Air Force (EMAFAN) near the city of Lobito, Angola, with the objective to help the instruction of the military formation and to provide support on the organisation and efficiency of the military training institutes
Italy’s border patrol force enters a new era of operations
Having recently acquired a host of new aircraft, Italy’s border patrol force – the Guardia di Finanza – has entered a new era of operations, as it continues to fight crime and provide support for a number of activities throughout the country. We take a closer look
DARPA completes unmanned flight with Black Hawk
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has completed the first ever flight of an unmanned Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter using its Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System
Commercial
Farnborough Airport Changes Hands
Farnborough, the UK’s only dedicated business aviation airport, has been sold to Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) for an undisclosed sum.
Lufthansa to Ottawa
German flag carrier Lufthansa has announced it will fly direct to Ottawa for the first time next year, picking up the seasonal route from Star Alliance partner Air Canada.
Dubai Airshow 2019 Preview
Held biennially at Dubai World Central, the Dubai Airshow is making its return this year. Thomas Haynes considers what could be in store at this year’s event.
I, R-Robot
Robotics in engine maintenance is a developing discipline. Bernie Baldwin reports on a research team that has already come up with scores of innovative solutions, with many more in the pipeline.
Thomas Cook Collapses
AFTER MONTHS of uncertainty and numerous attempts to secure funding or sell parts of the company, Thomas Cook Group entered compulsory liquidation on September 23.
Flight Simulation
Spitfire – A Flight Simmer’s Guide: Part 2
In this the second part of our look at Spitfire simulations currently available on the market, we compare their respective graphical treatments, flying characteristics and how well each of them has replicated its real-world counterpart.
