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The genius who built his first aircraft at the age of 20
On July 21 1919, Anthony Fokker registered the Dutch Aircraft Factory. He and his company would have a huge influence on 20th-century aviation
Twelve Historic Aircraft that never got made
Some barely made it past the blueprint stage, others made it as far as several prototypes… one even ended up being used as target practice. Whatever their fate, these aviation inventions didn’t quite make the cut.
The 5 Reasons Why The Airbus A380 Is On The Way Out
It was technical masterpiece that both pilot and passenger loved, but it didn’t do what any commercial venture needs to: make money. Thomas Haynes details why one of Airbus’ largest gambles hasn’t paid off.
DCS: Syria Now Available on Pre-Order
Eagle Dynamics in cooperation with Urgra Media have announced DCS: Syria is now available for pre-order.
France accepts third A330 MRTT Phénix
Airbus has handed over its third A330 Multi-Role Tanker/Transport (MRTT) to the Armée de l’Air (French Air Force).
Icelandair 'Unsacks' All Its Cabin Crew
Reykjavik-based Icelandair has reversed a decision which would have seen it fire all its cabin crew and make pilots look after the passengers.
Saab invests £50m for FCAS Centre in UK
Saab announced £50 million for a new Future Combat Air System (FCAS) UK centre on day one of Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) Connect, which also saw seven new industrial partners for Team Tempest unveiled.
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Global Boeing 737/747 Fleets
The COVID-19 travel restrictions and lockdowns pushed airlines into a hibernation phase. As they begin emerging, global fleet data reveals exactly what impact the pandemic has had on two of the world’s best-selling commercial aircraft, the Boeing 737 and iconic 747.
How the Spitfire Accidentally Invented Crowdfunding
It has always been an aircraft loved by the people. But thanks to a scheme that was way ahead of its time, the Spitfire was funded by them, too…
The world's biggest helicopter
So big it can operate as a mobile hospital, the Russian Mi-26 Halo has the power to lift a C-130 Hercules. This is the story of the largest helicopter ever made…
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