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Historic
From wood to carbon-fibre: the advancement of aeroplane materials
The journey from wood to carbon composite materials has been fascinating...
Historic Humpday Quiz
We're back again to wet your appetites with this week's Historic Aviation Quiz!
The top five most heroic flights of all time…
Aviators often know the risks they face with their chosen occupation. But these pilots took on that risk, while bravely ensuring the safety of their dependants…
Air Legend 2020 airshow: Cancelled
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the local authorities have prohibited the Paris Villaroche AIR LEGEND 2020 airshow to take place
When the X-15 smashed 350,000ft
It was an aircraft capable of Mach 6.7, and would expand humankind’s reach of the universe by proving that we could fly at unthinkable altitudes. On August 22, 1963, the X-15 reached the unthinkable – and then kept going…
Military
Thai F-16A ADF Fighting Falcon written-off in crash
A Lockheed Martin F-16A-15 ADF Fighting Falcon belonging to the Royal Thai Air Force was written-off after it crashed in the Chatturat district of Thailand’s Chaiyaphum province at approximately 1340hrs (local time) on March 8
Inside the Colombian Air Force's new Texan II fleet
As Colombia welcomes the T-6C Texan II to replace the long-serving T-37 Tweet, we look at how the Colombian Air Force is modernizing its fighter pilot training
Whatever happened to the USAF's YAL-1A Airborne Laser Testbed?
David Willis reviews the troubled path of the USAF's Boeing YAL-1A Airborne Laser Testbed from ‘first light’ to last flight
Commercial
Tales of the Trislander
Barry Lloyd examines the Trislander which was developed from the successful Islander...
South African Airways: Wings of the Rainbow Nation
Jozef Mols outlines the history of South African Airways...
A380 to make way for A321 production increase
Airbus is to capitalise on the drawing down of its A380 production line by boosting A320 Family production at its Toulouse/Blagnac site.
Qatar Airways responds to Russia probe
Two former Qatar Airways employees based in Russia have been found guilty of charges relating an abuse of authority.
Flight Simulation
Edinburgh Incoming
John Venema from Orbx has announced EGPH Edinburgh Airport for both X-Plane 11 and Prepar3D is due for imminent release.
PC Pilot Issue 124 Preview
The new November/December issue of PC Pilot has finally arrived, and as usual it is loaded with exciting reviews, features and tutorials.