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Historic
The Guinea Pig Club - Edward Bishop
Out of sight was often out of mind for a lot of servicemen wounded in the Second World War. Convalescing in military hospitals away from the delicate gazes of the general public, the sight of a badly burned airman would have been a horrible reminder for many that the war was a very real and terrible thing being played out for the highest stakes on their doorsteps…
Victor at war in the Gulf and Falklands conflict
Thankfully, the Victor was never used in the role it was originally designed for, but it played an important supporting role in the Falklands conflict (1982) and Gulf War One (1991). Chris Pierce reports.
Second World War aircraft restored using original doping techniques
A Second World War Westland Lysander III (SD), the only surviving Special Duties variant of its type has been restored to its former glory and will be on display at RAF Museum London
North American T-6 Texan vs Beechcraft T-6 Texan II
FlyPast heads skywards in two Texans, old and new. Luke Bimm evaluates the experience
80th anniversary of Bomber Command’s Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris
On 21st February 1942, Arthur Harris assumed his position as Commander in Chief of Bomber Command. Key.Aero visits Harris' contribution to the war and why some may have been less enamoured by his plans than others...
Military
OPINION: Should the West donate more military aircraft to Ukraine?
As the Ukraine-Russia War continues into what will be a brutal winter, Alan Warnes asks whether or not the West should donate more military aircraft to Ukraine?
US Army names Bell’s V-280 Valor as Black Hawk successor
The US Army revealed on December 5 that it has awarded the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft contract to Bell Textron and its V-280 Valor tiltrotor – a platform that will eventually replace the service’s Black Hawk helicopters and shape the future of US Army Aviation operations
Why is Brazil retiring its Mi-35M gunships after just 10 years of ops?
The decision by Brazil to ditch its Hind gunships by the end of 2022 came as a surprise. AirForces Monthly examines the factors behind the grounding of the fleet
Commercial
Helvetic completes first commercial E190-E2 service to London City
Embraer aircraft make up nearly 90% of all movements at the airport, while the new variant will nearly double the available range from the facility to more than 4,000km
STARLUX CEO's plan to stand out amongst strong competition
The Far East is synonymous with airlines that have earned a reputation for impeccable service. That’s why when a new entrant appears on the scene, it’s bound to turn a few heads. Chris Smith sits down with Glenn Chai, the CEO of Taiwanese carrier STARLUX, to find out its strategy for standing out amongst strong competition
Flight Training Guide: When dreams take flight
Airbus A320 captain Faraz Sheikh shares his remarkable journey to the flight deck
Flight Training Guide: Flight school focus
Pilot training schools come in all shapes and sizes, but there are common themes. Thomas Haynes visited Skyborne Airline Academy to find out what prospective cadets can expect
Flight Training Guide: Bridging the gender gap
Bhanu Choudhrie, founder and executive director of Alpha Aviation Group shares his thoughts on why championing women in the cockpit is critical to mitigate future pilot shortages
Flight Simulation
St Mary Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
The latest UK destination from Aerosoft is St Mary's Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Antarctica Vol. 1 - British Rothera Out Now
Aerosoft has released Aerosoft Antarctica Vol. 1 - British Rothera and Beyond for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Orbx Products Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox
Scenery developer, Orbx has announced some of its most popular products are now optimised for Microsoft Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X/S.
