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The Monday Military Aviation Quiz
Welcome to the Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How good of a military spotter do you consider yourself to be? Test your aircraft recognition skills on our quiz here!
The first flight of the de Havilland Comet
On July 27, 1949, the world’s first pressurised commercial jet airliner made its first flight. Four years later, this revolutionary aircraft would be flying the Queen.
Las Vegas for X-Plane
FlyTampa has announced Las Vegas McCarran (KLAS) Airport is now available for X-Plane 11.
UK Flight School Orders 10 Electric Aircraft
Gloucestershire-based Skyborne Airline Academy has become the first UK pilot training school to place an order for Bye Aerospace’s all-electric aircraft.
World's First Airbus A330 Retired
The first Airbus A330 to enter commercial service has been retired by Cathay Dragon following 24 years of operation.
America has spent $18 Trillion on defence in the last 50 years
The US Defence Budget is actually bigger than the GDPs of 191 countries.
How well do you know for commercial aviation?
Back by popular demand, have a go at our latest commercial aviation general knowledge quiz!
F-22 vs F-35
We take a detailed look at the staggering capabilities of the USAF’s flagship fifth-generation stealth fighters, comparing the contrasting strengths of the air arm's Raptor and Lightning aircraft.
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Historic Aviation
Go back in time to explore the greatest moments of aviation in history with pilot recollections, aerial achievements, aircraft restoration news and much more.
Military Aviation
Explore the world of international air forces with exclusive interviews, aerospace technology advances, in-depth analyses of conflicts and much more.
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Go behind the scenes of the world’s leading airlines and airports with industry news, civil technology developments, key executives’ interviews and much more.
Flight Simulation
Get immersed in the exciting world of flight simulation with expert reviews, software release news, tutorials and much more.