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Military
USAF’s ‘Night Hawks’ part ways with the Pave Hawk
The 55th Rescue Squadron ‘Night Hawks’ – a component of the 355th Wing at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona – had become the latest USAF unit to bid a fond farewell to its complement of HH-60G Pave Hawk CSAR helicopters
Israel carries out strike on Iranian drone factory
An Israeli Intelligence Organization drone team, flying what were believed to be small quadcopters, hit the roof of a research facility belonging to the Iranian Ministry of Defence at the former Tohid ammunition factory in Isfahan, Iran, on January 28
Greek F-4E Phantom II crashes into the Ionian Sea
An Hellenic Air Force-operated McDonnell Douglas F-4E (AUP) Phantom II crashed in the waters of the Ionian Sea, some 25nm (46km) south of Andravida – the type’s home base – on January 30
BAE Systems: RAF’s Tranche 1 Typhoons could be upgraded and retained
BAE Systems has told MPs that the RAF’s ageing fleet of Tranche 1 Typhoon FGR4s – which is slated to be phased out of UK military service in 2025 – could be upgraded and retained for operational use
Boeing extends support contract for Australian Chinook fleet
Boeing Defence Australia will extend its support to the Australian Army Air Corps’ 14-strong fleet of CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift tactical transport helicopters after a contract extension was signed with the Australian Department of Defence on January 20
Commercial
Qatar Airways and Airbus settle A350 dispute
Airbus and Qatar Airways have settled a legal dispute over the “degradation of surface and paint” and the grounding of the airline’s A350 aircraft.
Celebrating the Boeing 747’s legacy with 20 stunning photos
A chapter of aviation was closed on Tuesday (January 31) when Boeing delivered its last ever 747. Here we celebrate the legacy of the ‘Queen of the Skies’ with a superb collection of images
What is being done to make commercial space market more sustainable?
The commercial space market needs to be more sustainable, but achieving this is anything but straightforward, finds Mark Broadbent
Historic
Europe's only flying Cessna T-50 Bobcat - and how it got to Germany
Following an epic trans-Atlantic ferry, Europe has an airworthy Cessna T-50 Bobcat once again
Historic Aviation Quiz: 1940s experimental aircraft
Can you identify these experimental types from across the 1940s?
Passenger flights in ex-military jets get CAA approval
Aero Legends look forward to flying customers in a BAC Strikemaster
Flight Simulation
Cessna 337F Skymaster takes flight in X-Plane
Thranda Design has announced the next aircraft in the Dynamic Generation Series, the Cessna 337F Skymaster, is now available for X-Plane 11 and 12.
Honeycomb Charlie Rudder Pedals now available on pre-order
Honeycomb Aeronautical has announced the launch of pre-orders for the Charlie Rudder Pedals, the latest addition to its line of high-performance flight simulation equipment.
Hogsback Ranch for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Hogsback Ranch is a private airstrip in the North California backcountry with breathtaking views and the perfect location for virtual bush trip adventures.
