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Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

A long-range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft, the Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" is still regarded as the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft. Since 1976, it has held the world record for the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, a record previously held by the related Lockheed YF-12.

Introducing The New Praetor 500 And 600 Different By Design

Embraer has launched two new aircraft: the Praetor 500 midsize jet and the Praetor 600 super-midsize business jet.

Cypriot National Guard

The Cypriot National Guard's Mi-35 Hind and SA342 Gazelle attack helicopters are very rarely reported on. Dirk Jan de Ridder and Menso van Westrhenen visit what may well be the European Union's most exotic attack helicopter squadron, a unit that has never left national territory for operations or training exercises

ANGARA: Will It Replace Russia's Proton Launch Vehicle?

A remark made by an industry official at a recent aerospace conference in the city of Kazan, it seems likely that the Angara rockets could fully replace Russia’s long-serving Soviet-era Proton launch vehicles as early as 2024.

The Aviation Revolution

How AI is making private jetting more accessible to the average man

Putting The Fight In Flight

Military aircraft and their bizjet counterparts share more than meets the eye-to the benefit of both.

The New Space Race

Cabin size and comfort level have become as critical as range and speed - and it's a game of inches.

Can The 75 Liberty Save Learjet?

Aggressive competitors, challenging economics and a dip in the market all spell trouble. So what’s new about this launch?

Flying Into The Future

Patrick Marous tells how his childhood fascination with space and aviation led him to his role as ceo of thyssenkrupp aerospace.

Flying High With Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao

If one were to take the time to really ponder about the history of aviation, you would probably come to the realisation that humans only discovered how to fly relatively recently.

Taking Flight

Inspired by the organic shapes found in the Negev desert, Israel’s Ramon International Airport is a futuristic mirage in an ancient place of passage.

Head In The Clouds

As he prepares to make aviation history, British pilot Matt Jones tells Annabel Tan why chasing his dream of flying is worth every sacrifice

The Magic Formula

Finnair is pursuing a path of increased passenger comfort and convenience, improved business performance, and enhanced commitment to sustainability

Less Profitable Airlines Are More Safety Conscious

Airlines with lower profitability are more concerned with survival and sell airplane models perceived as less safe

Aerospace Ready For Takeoff

The idea of flight has entranced mankind since the dawn of time. In the Middle Ages, for instance, Armen Firman strapped wings to himself and jumped off a tower in Cordoba in 852 AD.

Meet The World's Largest Airplane

The Stratolaunch is designed to heave heavy rockets into space.