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Historic
How the Airacobra saved Guadalcanal
In this adaption from his book ‘The Cactus Air Force’, co-author Thomas McKelvey Cleaver reveals how the P-39 came to play such a pivotal role over Guadalcanal
Revealed - memorial to Battle of Britain legend
The Czechoslovak ace Sgt Josef František who flew with 303 (Polish) Squadron during the Battle of Britain has been honoured with a memorial unveiled on September 4 close to where he lost his life on October 8, 1940
Meet the man with one of the world's largest warbird collections
A chance encounter with one historic aeroplane, eventually led Jerry Yagen to develop one of the world’s leading warbird fleets. Ben Dunnell speaks to the aircraft collector to find out more
Join the debate: what should happen to Vulcan XH558?
In his latest editorial, Aeroplane editor Ben Dunnell weighs up the future prospects for what was the last flying ‘V-bomber’ — and asks whether the fate of Canberra WK163 isn’t more important
Why the BAe 146 Side-Loading Tactical Airlifter failed
It looked the part, but the Side-Loading Tactical Airlifter version of the BAe 146 hardly saw customers beating a path to British Aerospace’s door. Ben Dunnell explains why, despite being an attractive package, the STA lead nowhere
Military
Nigeria orders Cayuse Warrior Plus light attack helicopters
MD Helicopters Inc announced on March 7 that the Nigerian Army had placed an order for 12 MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Plus light attack/scout helicopters in an effort to bolster its counterinsurgency and counter-terrorism operations in-country
IN PICTURES: Highlights from Exercise Cobra Warrior Week 1
As the first week of Exercise Cobra Warrior 23-1 draws to a close, weather has disrupted proceedings as today’s mission (March 10) was cancelled due to snowy weather. However, when the skies cleared some of the participating air forces took the opportunity to conduct their own training sorties
Commercial
What next for start-up Northern Pacific Airways?
America’s newest long-haul carrier Northern Pacific Airways has been a surprise entry into the market. Tom Batchelor spoke to CEO Rob McKinney at its launch and discovers what’s next for the start-up
BA short-haul flights return to Gatwick
British Airways flights from London Gatwick Airport to European destinations are back after a two-year hiatus. Today’s international short-haul trips to Larnaca, Amsterdam, Paphos and Tenerife launched the flag carrier's return to the West Sussex, UK hub, with more flights promised in coming weeks.
Airbus uses prototype A380 in 100% engine SAF flights
Airbus has flown an A380-800 with one of the quad jet’s Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in a first for the European manufacturer.
Wizz Air expands London Gatwick routes as South Terminal reopens
Ultra low-cost operator Wizz Air has launched the first of 18 new routes from London/Gatwick – within hours of the airport reopening its South Terminal.
QUIZ: Antonov An-225
Aviation's world heavyweight champion might have been destroyed last month, but our memories haven't. How much do you know about the An-225?
Flight Simulation
DCS: F4U-1D Corsair Interview
We invited the Magnitude 3 team to discuss their work on the upcoming F4U-1D Corsair and Essex-Class aircraft carrier module for DCS World.
Leonardo Software’s Fly the Maddog X
The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 built up a reputation as a dependable, rugged, easy to maintain and enjoyable aircraft to fly. We take a closer look at Leonardo Software's rendition of this popular jetliner for the Microsoft Flight Simulator platform.
San Francisco for X-Plane Out Now
Scenery developer, ShortFinal Design has released KSFO - San Francisco International Definitive for X-Plane 11.
