![The last flying wing is lost](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Northrop_N-9M_Flying_Wing_-_Chino_Airshow_2014_14059039438.jpg)
The last remaining Northrop N-9M, the so-called flying wing, has crashed in California, claiming the life of the pilot.
![Aviator magazine August edition to hit newstands](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Cover_750.jpeg)
The August edition of Aviator magazine will shortly hit newsstands with stories on Farnborough, flight tests and a wrap up on the general aviation summit.
![Throwback Thursday: Fast Jet females](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/A320-232_VH-VQK_SYDNEY_19NOVEMBER2014_SETH-JAWORSKI-1170-2.jpg)
Report examines why Australia has yet to graduate a female fighter jet pilot In almost a quarter century since the Australian Defence Force fully opened the cockpit door, women have piloted C-130s, C-17s and Black Hawk helicopters and more. But they have yet to crack the big one, to become fully qualified fast jet pilots.
![Flying around the world solo as a teenager](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/DSCN1906.jpg)
I first met Ryan Campbell and his parents at Avalon in February 2013. Surrounded by banners and a globe displaying a flightpath around 360 degrees of longitude, the then 19-year-old had his eyes firmly set on being the youngest person to fly solo around the world. Now his dream has becoming reality and Ryan set