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Historic
Armed and Deadly
Comparatively small and underpowered, Henschel’s Hs 129 was still an effective ground attack and anti-armour aircraft...
Historic Aircraft Belong in the Air
Air International’s new columnist Dave Unwin explains why he believes the skies are the ultimate domain for historic aircraft...
Jamming Kings - Sembach’s Compass Call EC-130Hs
From 1987 to 1991 the 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron operated from Sembach Air Base in Germany. Its EC-130H ‘Compass Call’ aircraft delivered a formidable electronic jamming capability. Dr Kevin Wright examines their operations in Europe and the Middle East in the late Cold War
Tactical Fighter Meet ‘86 at RAF Waddington
Early August 1986 saw a gathering of more than 70 aircraft from from eight NATO countries at RAF Waddington for Tactical Fighter
Meet (TFM) ’86...
Military
The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 24
Episode 24 of The Air Warrior Podcast brings you analysis on Norway's recently announced plans to retire its F-16AM/BM (MLU) fleet before the end of this year, with the fixed-wing combat role set to be solely taken over by the F-35A Lightning II. Meanwhile, the Modern Military Team discusses the continued effort to evacuate British nationals and eligible Afghan civilians to the UK after the August 31 deadline
UK defence exports dependent on aerospace sector
The UK’s reliance on its aerospace industry to secure defence exports has been highlighted in a report by UK Defence and Security Exports which detailed that 91% of combined order or contract value from 2011-2020 came from the sector
Commercial
Singapore Airlines reveals major aircraft order book changes
The company made the alterations as part of a $4bn capital expenditure deferral programme
First UPS A300 receives cockpit upgrade
The jet gained increased capabilities and flexibility through a comprehensive flight deck modernisation programme
2021 Aviation Puzzle Book
Test your puzzle skills and aviation knowledge with the 2021 Aviation Puzzle Book
Flight Simulation
DCS: AV-8B Night Attack V/STOL
RAZBAM has announced that its DCS: AV-8B Night Attack V/STOL is now available as an open beta.
