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Historic
How I learned to fly, RAF-style
Any pilot will tell you that the process of learning never stops. For many an air force recruit, those days began at the RAF College Cranwell, just as they did in the 1950s for this then-new trainee, taking him right the way through from Tiger Moth to Vampire
Inside the first days of the Iran-Iraq War
In this extract from his new book, Flashpoints, Michael Napier outlines the first nine days of the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war
The fascinating story of Rolls-Royce’s Universal Power Plant
Concluding his examination of Hucknall’s Flight Test Establishment, Nigel Gibson opens his father Colin’s scrapbooks and photo albums to reveal the intriguing tale of Rolls-Royce’s Universal Power Plant
Inside Bristow's 1960s North Sea oil rig helicopter service
From the February 16, 1967 issue of Aeroplane, Raymond Hankin describes Bristow Helicopters’ support service for rigs drilling off the east coast of the UK for oil and natural gas
Military
BREAKING: Exercise Cobra Warrior participating air forces confirmed
The RAF has confirmed the participating air forces for its upcoming Exercise Cobra Warrior.
Ukraine-Russia War: An expert analysis of the first year
On the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Trendafilovski provides a detailed analysis of the brutal conflict which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022
Combat Aircraft Journal Sample Issue
This FREE sample issue highlights why Combat Aircraft Monthly is North America’s Best-selling Military Aviation Magazine
Commercial
Thought BA’s Alex Cruz had disappeared? Think again…
Since Alex Cruz stepped down as chief executive of British Airways, the Spaniard has been linked with various high-profile management positions across the global aviation sector. Now, after months of the industry rumour mill running red-hot, it appears he has finally agreed terms on at least one new aviation role.
QUIZ: Think you know your ICAO codes?
You've proven your planespotting prowess with IATA codes, now it's time to turn things up a gear. Do you have what it takes to take on our ICAO code
Finnair reveals A321 retirement plans
This spring, Finnair is retiring four of its oldest jets. All of those leaving the fleet will be Airbus A321 examples, three of which are officially the oldest aircraft in the Finnish flag carrier’s current roster. Key Aero reveals where they're heading next
BREAKING: Headaches for British Airways as Russia bans UK aircraft from its airspace
There are new headaches for British Airways this morning as Moscow has banned UK aircraft from its airspace. Key Aero examines the importance of Russian skies to UK operators and investigates the alternatives
Flight Simulation
Local Legends: Beechcraft Model 18 Released
The Beechcraft Model 18 is the fifth aircraft in the Local Legends series for Microsoft Flight Simulator, released in conjunction with World Update X: United States.
Fokker 100 Incoming
The Just Flight development team has announced they are working on Fokker 100 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Thranda Cessna C208 Caravan DGS series Review
Thranda Design is no stranger to X-Plane pilots and has been involved in many high-quality products under its own brand as well as in cooperation with other publishers. This time we review their Cessna C208 Caravan DGS series for X-Plane 11.
