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Historic

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PATAGONIAN PIONEERS

Ramiro S Piacenza reveals how the pioneering French aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry...

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Transport Titans

Bob Archer details the logistical intricacies of the USAF’s Exercise Big Lift...

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Restoration Scene: From Medway to Malta

Robin Brooks relates the life of a much-travelled Meteor F.8, whose restoration has been completed at Malta Aviation Museum Foundation

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A Family Affair...

Assistant editor Jamie Ewan visited The B-17 Cockpit Project’s...

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From wood to carbon-fibre: the advancement of aeroplane materials

The journey from wood to carbon composite materials has been fascinating...

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Military

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Israeli F-35I Adirs claim first air-to-air combat kill

The Israeli Air Force’s F-35I ‘Adir’ fleet has recorded its first air-to-air combat kill with the claimed shootdown of two Iranian uncrewed aerial vehicles outside of Israeli airspace

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The state of the Ukrainian Air Force before 2014 revolution

From the May 2014 issue of AirForces Monthly, Dr Séan Wilson/Prime Images, assisted by Vladimir Trendafilovski, reports on the status of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as it was before the revolution

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History of Ukrainian military aviation in Crimea pre-annexation

The Autonomous Republic of Crimea has been an important part of Ukraine’s defence structure since the break up of the Soviet Union. Ivan Voukadinov relates the history of Ukrainian military aviation in the region following the demise of the Warsaw Pact up until the Revolution of Dignity in February 2014

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Commercial

British Airways Breaks Record

British Airways has made history by flying the quickest subsonic flight between New York/John F Kennedy and London/Heathrow.

Batik Air Welcomes Airbus A320neo

INDONESIAN OPERATOR Batik Air has accepted its first Airbus A320neo, PK-BDF (c/n 9505).

Condor Future Confirmed

POLISH AVIATION Group (PGL), the owner of LOT Polish Airlines, has agreed to acquire German leisure carrier, Condor.

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Aviation News February 2020

The full issue in page-turning format

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Volotea Revolutionising the Low-Cost Airline Model

Spanish budget airline Volotea has flipped the low-cost model on its head...

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Flight Simulation

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PC Pilot Issue 124 Flight Sim Q&A

You’ve got the questions? We’ve got the answers! Here's a round up of what PC Pilot has been asked lately!

DCS Viper and Hornet Update

Following the early access release of the Viper, Eagle Dynamics (ED) is now focusing on the most pressing bugs and new features for the Hornet and Viper.

Bahrain for X-Plane

Scenery developer JustAsia has released OBBI – Bahrain Intl Airport & City for X-Plane 11.

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Upcoming Events

RAF Cosford Air Show

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The airshow website says: "This year’s theme is ‘Take Flight.’ Kickstart your interest in a career in the RAF, and develop an understanding of what the Service does for the defence of the United Kingdom. Get close to the cutting edge of technology with RAF aircraft & unique attractions across the showground, and immerse yourself in a thrilling, action-packed flying display programme. The RAF Cosford Air Show is the only remaining RAF-organised Air Show. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the RAF as well as an exciting summer day out for the whole family."

Hill AFB Warriors over the Wasatch Air Show

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Hill AFB, United States

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Danish Air Show

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Aalborg, Denmark

The air show website says: "The audience will experience a packed programme, where Danish transport aircraft, helicopters and fighters will perform a tactical demonstration and both Danish and foreign military aircraft will be on show on the ground and in the air."

MCAS Miramar AirShow

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San Diego, United States

The event website states it will provide "static displays, and daytime shows that feature military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic teams, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds."

Northern Ireland International Airshow

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Portrush, United Kingdom

Airshow

ILA Berlin

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Schönefeld, Germany

The event website states: "ILA Berlin features the entire value chain and every tier of the aerospace industry, from Aviation, Space and Defence & Support, to Advanced Air Mobility and the Supplier sector."