Pilot Magazine

01/06/2026

AIRBUS V BOEING // ON SALE NOW ✈️
Airbus v Boeing explores the aviation rivalry that has shaped the modern world. From the iconic 747 and A300 to the cutting-edge A350 and 787, discover the aircraft, innovation and competition behind 50+ years of aerospace history.

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30/05/2026

Come and see us THIS WEEKEND at the Midlands Air Festival for fantastic deals on subscriptions! 🛩️

29/05/2026

💥 PAY DAY WEEKEND // SAVE UP TO 89% 💥
Enjoy MEGA savings this pay day weekend in our HUGE Father’s Day Book Sale! Explore an incredible collection of must-read titles spanning aviation, railways, military history, modelling, transport, and much more - all at UNBEATABLE prices.

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28/05/2026

Airbus Racer races ahead
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ABOVE: The demonstrator has a cruise speed of 237kt while burning 25% less fuel than a conventional helicopter. The Airbus Racer high-speed demonstrator has continued to expand its flight envelope and has now logged over fifty flight hours, and passed some demanding tests, including steep slope land...

22/05/2026

UP TO 89% OFF BOOKS ✈️
Take advantage of MEGA savings in our Father’s Day Book Sale! Explore a fantastic range of aviation titles covering iconic aircraft, aviation technology, military aviation, commercial aviation and much more.

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21/05/2026

WIN TICKETS FOR HEADCORN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW ✈️
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Headcorn International Airshow to give THIRTEEN lucky people the chance to win a pair of tickets to the airshow held June 27th-28th, 2026 - with OVER £1000 worth of tickets up for grabs!

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1st Prize: 2 x Mustang Lounge Tickets (1 winner)
The Mustang Lounge offers a VIP experience and promises a very special day out. You have access to private guest parking, as well as a cooked light breakfast, morning tea/coffee, a homemade lunch and an afternoon tea in a private area.

2nd Prize: 2 x Fighter Row Tickets (2 winners)
Up close and personal. Fighter Row places you right up against the airfield flight line offering the best views of the air and static displays.

3rd Prize: 2 x General Admission Tickets (10 winners)
This ticket allows you into the airshow to watch the flying displays, interact with the on-ground exhibits and get up close to the static and landed aircraft.

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*T&Cs apply. Competition closes 22/6/26.
📸 Image credit: Richard Foord

21/05/2026

WACO Aircraft Corporation closed
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ABOVE: The late Steve Fletcher shot this immaculate Waco near Santa Monica in 2006 Sadly, the WACO Aircraft Corporation, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, has ceased operations. The closure of the company came as a surprise to both the wider aviation community and the company’s approximately sixty ...

21/05/2026

The latest issue of Pilot has landed! 🛬
Take a sneak-peek! 👇

▶️TIMELESS MENTOR
The T-34A offers a warbird Champagne experience on a Prosecco budget
▶️ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA
Remembering a 1990s trip through the American West in a C172 rented for $27 an hour!
▶️TOP GUN ASTRONAUT
From Vietnam to air racing: a profile of the legendary Hoot Gibson
▶️AERO 2026 PHOTO REPORT
Everything you need to know from this year’s global expo

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19/05/2026

READ FOR FREE ✈️
21st Century Airliners provides a complete look at the cutting-edge aircraft flying passengers around the world.

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16/05/2026

Our latest Aviation book has landed!

JET2.COM

Jet2.com’s origin dates back to the early 1970s and the creation of Carpenter’s Air Services, which contracted space on Intra Airways’ cargo aircraft to ship fresh flowers and produce from Guernsey to the UK mainland.

Subsequent expansion led to the creation of Express Air Services, with the introduction of passenger charter flights and acquisition of the first Royal Mail contract.

The Dart Group purchased Express Air Services in 1983 and renamed it Channel Express.

The carrier operated scheduled and ad hoc charter freight services throughout Europe, the Middle East and North Africa using a variety of aircraft.

In October 2002, the Dart Group entered the low-cost airline market and launched Jet2.com, opening bases at Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Belfast International and Newcastle as the airline grew its route network.

Jet2holidays was launched in 2007, offering package holidays which were served by its sister airline.

By 2019, Jet2.com was carrying almost 14.5 million passengers annually, using a fleet of 100 aircraft operating from nine bases.

These were increasingly Airbus A321s, marking a shift away from a predominantly Boeing fleet.

With more than 170 images, this book describes the history of Jet2.com from its predecessor Express Air Freight, through its growth and transformation into an award-winning scheduled airline.

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