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Military
USAF B-1Bs integrate with ROKAF F-35As as bombers return to Guam
For the first time this year, the USAF has deployed an undisclosed number of B-1B Lancer supersonic-capable strategic bombers to Andersen AFB in Guam as part of the latest Bomber Task Force mission to the highly tense Indo-Pacific region
RNLAF prepares to upgrade 28 AH-64Ds to the Echo-model Apache
As the Royal Netherlands Air Force prepares to upgrade its 28 AH-64D Apache to the Echo-model, No 302 Squadron at Robert Gray Army Field, Texas, is playing a vital role in the transition process. Frank Visser spoke with the unit commander
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 131
Welcome to the 131st Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
RAF Chinooks return to Estonia and NATO nations announce support for Ukraine
After returning to the UK In August last year, RAF Chinooks from No 18(B) Squadron at RAF Odiham have returned to Amari Air Base in Estonia for operation PELEDA. During the first week they were tasked with transporting defence ministers to a meeting in support of Ukraine.
British Typhoons train with Royal Saudi Air Force
RAF personnel currently deployed in the Middle East performed a land away and integration with the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) in Saudi Arabia.
Commercial
Has the COVID air cargo boom collapsed?
Air cargo was one of the success stories of the pandemic, but has the shine worn off? David Willis looks at the latest trends and challenges
Norwegian signs for even more Boeing 737 MAX
Low-cost carrier Norwegian has agreed provisional terms to acquire more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. On February 6, the Oslo-based company said it had signed a Letter of Intent with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) in relation to six MAX 8s.
The secrets to good in-flight meals
It may be plane food, but it’s certainly not plain food, as Tom Batchelor discovers in Delhi, learning about the culinary expertise behind in-flight meals
Historic
De Havilland Mosquito coming to Biggin Hill!
As 'FlyPast' was closing for press, news broke that a restored de Havilland Mosquito will be based at and flying from Biggin Hill!
Lockheed Orion on its way to museum
Following the final flights of the RNZAF’s Lockheed P-3K2 Orion fleet in January, the Air Force Museum of New Zealand has confirmed that an example will join its collection
How the Westland Wasp makes a practical private-owner helicopter
What’s it like for a private owner who’s never operated an historic aeroplane before to take on custodianship of a rotary classic?
Flight Simulation
Vulcan for Microsoft Flight Simulator incoming
Just Flight has revealed that the Avro Vulcan for Microsoft Flights Simulator (MSFS) is in development.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Aircraft and Avionics Update 1 released
The Microsoft Flight Simulator development team has announced Aircraft and Avionics Update I is now available to download.
Palm Beach for X-Plane out now
Orbx has announced KPBI Palm Beach International Airport for X-Plane 11 & 12 is now available.