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Historic
BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: Defending the Fleet
For the islands in the far north of the UK, the Battle of Britain began much earlier...
A Tormented Soul
Kathleen Hanser cuts through the mental health issues and eccentricities of billionaire Howard Hughes...
BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: 610 Squadron
David J Bailey highlights the heroic actions of 610 Squadron’s Spitfire pilots...
Military
Saab says Finland HX fighter bid was “good offer”
Saab’s CEO has sprung to the defence of the company’s ultimately unsuccessful bid for Finland’s HX Programme, intended to replace the Finnish Air Force’s ageing F/A-18 Hornets
Indonesia receives approval to buy F-15s
The US Government has cleared the way for Boeing to sell Indonesia F-15s. This follows hot on the heels of the news yesterday (February 10) that Indonesia is to buy Dassault Rafales.
US Central Command protects US military bases in Iraq and Syria
As the world welcomed a new year, US Central Command was amassing combat aircraft to help protect military installations in the Middle East, preparing for possible attacks in the region. We detail how American airpower played an instrumental role in countering the threat
Commercial
Displaying the Big Jets
Frank Chapman provided Benoît Denet with a fascinating insight into life as an Airbus experimental test pilot
New CAE Gatwick Training Centre Opens
EasyJet’s agreement with CAE culminates with the opening of a state-of-the art facility at London Gatwick.
The unmistakeable 747
Although the Jumbo still plays a role in air transport, its presence continues to diminish. Mark Broadbent reports