
Embraer’s A-29N Super Tucano
The evolution of a species or product usually results in massive improvements. Embraer have not disappointed with the latest model of the Tucano advanced trainer light attack aircraft. In April

Archer Midnight eVTOL readies for flight
After a two year successful flight test campaign with its two’ Maker’ aircraft, Archer Aviation Inc. has finally completed assembly and initial testing on the first Midnight aircraft. The aircraft

Cessna Dragonfly: A Forgotten Warbird!
When you think of a warbird, large, ugly, monstrous, heavily armed, all come to mind with big strong names like Thunderbolt, Hurricane, Skyhawk, Flying Fortress. So, when you mention

The PC-12 passes 10 million hours
The global fleet of more than 1,900 Pilatus PC-12s has just passed ‘ten million flight hours’ milestone since delivery of the first model in 1991. Images: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd The

The rise and fall of the PiperJet
The very light jet (VLJ) category appeared so fast in 2007 that many aircraft manufacturers were caught off-guard, adapting existing product lines to fill the niche. Piper Aircraft was no

Who will assist in the rebuild of AN-225?
During an attack on Kyiv on 27 February 2022 last year at Antonov Airport, the world’s largest aircraft was destroyed when rockets hit the aircraft through the hangar. Originally

Airbus and Air France cleared of involuntary manslaughter
A Paris court has cleared both Airbus and Air France of involuntary manslaughter relating to the crash of Flight AF447 en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris in June

Amphibian Aerospace Industries – reinventing the Albatross
First unveiled in October 1947, the Grumman HU-16 Albatross was used by the United States Air Force (USAF), the U.S. Navy (USN), and the U.S. Coast (USCG). Designated as the HU-16

The amazing UH-1 helicopter
If you have ever watched a Vietnam movie, then you will recognise this helicopter. The familiar ‘wap wap’ of its large chord main blades gave many soldiers hope of either

Emirates unveils new signature livery
The distinctive livery of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, has undergone a refresh. Images: Emirates Media Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Aircraft livery is the most instantly

The Flying Eye
So your mission requires a helicopter, but you have a couple of challenges to overcome. Helicopter daily operating expenses are quite high and even more expensive to maintain in the

In tribute to the original Jumbo Jet
Breitling introduces the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Boeing 747. As the last of the mighty 747 airliners rolls off the Boeing production line, Breitling is launching a limited-edition Navitimer celebrating