Aviation News  |  December 2015
This issue of ‘Aviation News incorporating Classic Aircraft’ magazine includes:
Jumbo Hotspots
With many airlines gradually replacing their Boeing 747s, Charles Kennedy profiles the best airports to see the ‘Queen of the Skies’.
37° Stormo – Italian Hunters
Francesco Militello Mirto and Luca La Cavera report from Trapani, home to the Eurofighter F-2000 Typhoons of 37° Stormo’s 18° Gruppo Caccia Intercettori
VistaJet – Silver Service
VistaJet Chief Commercial Officer Ian Moore explains to Aviation News Assistant Editor James Ronayne how the company has grown to become one of the world’s market leaders.
A-12 – Lockheed’s Mach 3+ Oxcart
Paul Crickmore chronicles the development of the Lockheed A-12 and its operational missions.
Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield – Looking to the Future
Aviation News Assistant Editor James Ronayne visits the South Yorkshire Airport to hear about its plans for the future.
Tiger Lightnings
Hugh Trevor recalls 74 Squadron's time flying the English Electric Lightning
Brussels’ Aviation Treasure Trove
The Belgian capital has a fascinating museum with an impressive aircraft collection. Geoff Jones visited this celebration of Belgian aviation history and much more.
Special Ops Support
Ted Carlson / Fotodynamics.com reports on the US Army Special Operations Command Flight Company.
354th Fighter Group – Pioneering Mustang Unit
René J Francillon charts the exploits of a famous USAAF Mustang unit in Europe during World War Two.
Plus more articles and sections including the latest civil, military and heritage aviation news.
read more
read less
As a subscriber you'll receive the following benefits:
• A discount off the RRP of your magazine
• Your magazine delivered to your device each month
• You'll never miss an issue
• You’re protected from price rises that may happen later in the year
You'll receive 12 issues during a 1 year Aviation News magazine subscription.
Note: Digital editions do not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies.
Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Aviation News December 2015.