July 2021 Edition Articles

Sqn Ldr Muhammad Ashfaq, who left us recently, has a career to his name that shall echo in the hall of fame for decades to come. This is the inspiring story of an unsung PAF hero who selflessly answered the...

The training of aircrew has always remained the hallmark of PAF, thanks to its prestigious training institutes. It is this rigorous training and skill which led a crew of transport wing to ferry a defected Afghan air force AN-26 aircraft,...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay. What initially looked like sci-fi, only limited to movies and novels, is rapidly becoming reality. AI with its immense potential is making giant strides in all imaginable industries, and aerospace is no exception....

PAF’s ‘ACES Meet’ exercise has been held annually since 2017. Over the years, it has attracted a large number of nations and taken their cooperation and collaboration to new heights. As always, the editorial team takes the reader by the...

Easy to fly, a capable jet with a powerful time-tested engine, quick deployment capability from sitting on the ramp to being in the air in minutes, endorsed by the greatest of test pilots Chuck Yeager, all in all a neat...

FS Hussain was a very inimitable sort of pioneer. He has a long list of ‘firsts’ to his name, much higher than the number required to be titled as a successful pioneer. His remarkable mental prowess proved that wit can...

The power of additive manufacturing cannot be denied as it has revolutionized the way manufacturing procedures are approached. For aerospace, additive manufacturing holds immense potential. From cost-cutting to enhanced performance, the possibilities are endless. The author invites you to take...

The story of Bristol Freighter service in RPAF is nothing short of spectacular. For decades, this ‘Work Horse’ remained the backbone of all RPAF air transport operations, gradually fading away in obscurity, paving the way for its more versatile predecessor,...

Aptly named the ‘Pride of the Nation’, JF-17 Thunder has proven its mettle not only in Pakistan, but all over the world. With its thunderous performances in air shows all over the world, JF-17 has mesmerized thousands. This is the...

Like many prestigious traditions that PAF still carries to this day, leading of Pak Day fly-past by the Air Chief is probably the most honourable one.  Over the years, all the Air Chiefs’ have made it their own. During this...