It is almost 30 (!) years ago that our aviation magazine CHECKSIX went online for the very first time. At that time, the internet was still in its infancy and while many aviation websites had been operating for a while, their design and more importantly their content, were far from the quality one would expect to see today. Even prior to our launch, there were sites where individual operators would put up a few photos, while more established magazines and journals maintained a very limited web presence, primarily in the form a kind of online marker used in order to secure a particular domain name. Thus, CHECKSIX can proudly proclaim to be the world’s first true online military aviation magazine. In 2023 we have launched our next, big step: we established a “real“ magazine with the introduction of CHECKSIX – the military aviation journal.   Four times a year, we present you with a high-quality publication – in five (!) different languages. Look forward to an impressive variety of breathtaking images, combined with top-quality research articles and exciting background stories.
This is how we create a reading experience that goes far beyond the usual – and deliberately sets us apart from the numerous online magazines that often impress with strong images, but lack in-depth content. It is with great pleasure and a little pride that we present you with our latest issue (2/2026). Once again, we have managed to cover an exceptionally wide range of topics: from a fascinating event in Turkey to a spectacular manoeuvre in France and one of the most impressive combat aircraft of our time. Look forward to an issue that combines diversity, excitement and in-depth insights at the highest level.

Always happy landings and check your 6 o’clock!!