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Historic
Nord Gerfaut: France's daring delta-wing research aircraft
Tony Buttler reveals the outcome of one French company’s daring attempt to break into the world of delta-winged jet aircraft – Nord-Aviation’s Gerfaut
Japan flies first series production UH-2
Japanese manufacturer Subaru announced on May 20 that it had carried out the maiden flight of the first series production UH-2 multi-purpose helicopter destined for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) service.
The daring low-level daylight Mosquito raids of World War Two
The Mosquito took part in some of the most famous and daring low-level daylight precision strikes during World War Two. Malcolm V Lowe tells the story
The colourful life of an aviation photographer
Fred Hill had a colourful life as an aviation photographer. Mark Hill reflects on his late father’s varied career – from learning his trade in the RAF to working on trials with the Vulcan and Shackleton at Woodford, Fred’s valuable imagery undoubtedly assisted in aircraft development
Military
Spangdahlem F-16CMs arrive at Kadena Air Base in rare deployment
Eight USAF Lockheed Martin F-16CM Fighting Falcons from the 480th Fighter Squadron ‘Warhawks’ of the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany touched down at Kadena Air Base in Japan on January 16
Russian jets fly in as Belarus begins fortnight of joint air force ‘exercises’
Belarus has launched a joint air force exercise with Russia on January 16, 2023 that will last until February 1, as fears grow that start that Moscow is seeking to persuade Minsk to join the war against Ukraine
What is the current state of Taiwan's ageing F-5 Tiger II fleet?
After almost 60 years of service, the Republic of China Air Force’s F-5s are due to be phased out. Air Forces Monthly examines the impact the jet has had in ensuring the defence of the island nation
Commercial
ICYMI: Qatar Airways CEO slams Airbus over A350 problems
Speaking in London recently, Akbar Al Baker, the CEO of Qatar Airways hit out at Airbus in a dramatic escalation of the row between the two companies
Embraer scores big Australian eVTOL deals
Embraer’s urban air mobility off-shoot, Eve, has signed major deals with two of Australia’s smaller domestic carriers.
Inside the prototype BAe 146, now a flying laboratory
KeyAero visits the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements at Cranfield Airport to learn more about the organisation’s unique BAe 146
Simultaneous runway ops return
In a bid to “ensure stable flight operations”, simultaneous runway use resumed at Berlin/Brandenburg on the first day of December 2021.
ITA firms up major Airbus order to overhaul fleet
The new Italian flag carrier has firmed up a huge Airbus order to overhaul its fleet of Alitalia hand-me-downs
Flight Simulation
War Thunder - End of the Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the turning points in the history of World War Two.
Local Legend II: Fokker F.VII Released
The Microsoft Flight Simulator Team has announced Local Legend II: Fokker F.VII is now available.
World Update VII: Australia Released
The Microsoft Flight Simulator team has announced World Update VII: Australia is now available.