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Historic
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…
The evolution of autopilot
In 1914, autopilot was demonstrated for the first time. This year, Airbus achieved the first ever automatic take-off. One of historic aviation’s greatest inventions has come a long way in the last century…
Military
REVEALED: Why Italian Tornados visited RAF Coningsby last year
A recent press release from Leonardo states that the reason for Italian Air Force Tornados and a Royal Danish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon visiting RAF Coningsby last October was for trials relating to the BriteCloud electronic countermeasure.
France and Spain launch Tiger MkIII programme
The European OCCAR organisation has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for the development, production, and initial in-service support of the Tiger MkIII attack helicopter upgrade programme
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 83
Welcome to the 83rd Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
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...
Enthusiasts’ UK Route Guide
Editor Dino Carrara, Ashley French and Martin Davidson list the most interesting passenger airline routes to the UK...
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
Chania for Prepar3D
Aerosoft has announced Chania – Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport is now available....
DCS: F-16C Viper Early Access Ready for Take-Off
Eagle Dynamics (ED) has announced the DCS: F-16C Viper is now available in Early Access.