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Historic
Operation Pedestal: the incredible mission to resupply Malta
With 2022 marking the 80th anniversary of Operation Pedestal, Joseph Galea Debono details the incredible operation to resupply the Mediterranean island of Malta
"A pilot's aeroplane": BEA captain on flying the VC10
Captain R E Gillman, a senior BEA captain and senior flight training captain on its Vanguard fleet provides his assessment of flying the Vickers VC10 during its airworthiness handling trials in an article originally published in 1964
The inside story of BOAC’s VC10 proving flights
The March 26, 1964, issue of ‘The Aeroplane and Commercial Aviation News’ provided an insight into the proving flights undertaken by the VC10
10 Sqn VC10s – commanding officer insights
The RAF’s air transport fleet of VC10 C.1s became dual-purpose tankers in the 1990s, adding aerial refuelling to the roles of 10 Sqn. Dr Kevin Wright talks with Gp Capt Tony Gunby (ret’d) about his tour as the squadron’s commanding officer
The turbulent development of the Handley Page Victor
Going supersonic during a test flight and a number of deadly crashes were just some of the events that made development of the Handley Page Victor turbulent. Glenn Sands pays tribute to the men who designed and tested the crescent-winged wonder
Military
British and German Typhoons to begin integrated NATO Baltic Air Policing missions
In a first for a NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission, both the RAF and Luftwaffe (German Air Force) will conduct joint, integrated Air Policing missions over the Baltic region from Ämari Air Base (AB) in Estonia
Rolls-Royce offers first glimpse of F130 engine in B-52 nacelle as testing begins
Having been selected to provide new turbofans for the USAF’s Boeing B-52H Stratofortress fleet, Rolls-Royce has announced that it has launched F130 engine testing at the firm’s outdoor test facility at the NASA Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, marking the first time the new powerplant has been tested in the strategic bomber’s unique dual-pod engine nacelle configuration
Boeing eyes Australia as potential T-7A Red Hawk customer
Boeing has announced that it stands ready to offer its new T-7A Red Hawk platform – which was developed in partnership with Saab – to Australia, stating that the advanced jet trainer would help “ensure the mission-readiness of the country’s future defence pilots”
Commercial
Frontier set for return to pair of airports
US-based Frontier Airlines has its sights set on a return to Chicago/Midway and Houston/Hobby this spring with a combined 13 new routes.
What's next for Airbus' Beluga STs?
With Airbus having placed four BelugaXLs into service on its inter-factory services, what's next for the company's first generation giants?
Stunning photos of airliners at Le Bourget in the 1970s
While Le Bourget Airport is known today for its business jet operations and location of the long-standing biennial Paris Air Show, this more than 100-year-old French capital gateway has a rich history of commercial airline operations too. Ron Mak highlights some of the aircraft from 1970 to 1980
Airlines hail ‘landmark day’ as UK moves to scrap Covid travel testing
The decision to remove Covid testing for fully vaccinated passengers arriving in England has been welcomed by UK airlines.
Conversion King’s Dove Developments
Jack M Riley built up a good reputation for aircraft conversions and in its July 9, 1964 issue ‘The Aeroplane and Commercial Aviation News’ detailed Riley’s previous upgrade work and his company’s latest developments on the Dove
Flight Simulation
France VFR Nord-Ouest now available on OrbxDirect
The latest France VFR destination, Nord-Ouest for Microsoft Flight Simulator, is now available on OrbxDirect.
Challenger 650 Touches Down in X-Plane
Aircraft developer, Hot Start has released the Take Command!: Challenger 650 for X-Plane 11.
Grumman F3F for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Aeroplane Heaven has released the Grumman F3F-2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
