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ABOVE: This Antonov An-12BK is a real flying dinosaur. The 16th November and made its first flight way back in 1972. Photo
aircraft forms part of the fleet of Ukranian cargo operator Cavok by Mario Caruana. Now turn to page 13 and see another shot by
Air. Registration UR-KDM arrived from Amman as CVK7011 on Mario of a Tunisian Air Force C-130J that also landed at Malta.
Statue of first man in space unveiled 43
NEWS
Michigan Air National Guard pilot receives honour 43
Here’s who’s taking over as Sikorsky’s president 8 REGULARS
Boeing forecasts 2430 more freighters needed by 2039 8
A rare exchange 32 Flarepath 4
First online aviation auction 38 Crossword 47
Piper Aircraft launches brand ambassador programme 40 Hangar Talk 48
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