Martin Needham
QUIZ: Boeing customer codes
From the 707 onwards, Boeing began issuing its customers with two digit codes which identify an aircraft ordered by a specific operator or lessor. Over the years, '36' has become synonymous with BOAC and British Airways, but how many others do you know?
An inside look at Britten-Norman
Martin Needham goes behind the scenes with the Britten-Norman team in Hampshire
Famous Vickers Vimy on the move
The Vickers Vimy flown from Hounslow Heath to Darwin, Australia by Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith in 1919 is to be dismantled and removed from display at Adelaide Airport
QUIZ: Boeing customers and operators
While Airbus may have overtaken the US Airframer as the world's biggest airliner manufacturer, Boeing is still the first and last name in commercial aircraft production for many. But how well do you know the Chicago-based company's biggest spenders?
Icelandair unveils new livery
Icelandair has unveiled a new corporate livery, with different accents highlighting elements of the Icelandic landscape
Boom picks location of Overture production line
The Boom XB-1 has yet to fly, but the Colorado-based company already has its sights set on mass producing its Overture supersonic airliner
Why airline liveries are found on non-airliners
Martin Needham compiles a fascinating snapshot of some well-known airline liveries found on smaller and often unexpected aircraft types
China Airlines adds Boeing 777Fs
China Airlines' cargo division has signed for more of the twin-engined widebody freighters
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?
RAF retires BAe 146 to IWM Duxford
The RAF has begun retiring its four British Aerospace BAe 146s, leaving the BAE Systems Hawk as the force's sole remaining British-designed and built type