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Military
Norway bids farewell to Falcon 20ECM fleet after 50 years of ops
The Luftforsvaret (Royal Norwegian Air Force, RNoAF) marked the end of an era on September 30, when its two-strong fleet of ageing Dassault Falcon 20ECM multi-mission aircraft were flown operationally for the final time – bringing almost 50 years of operations with the type to a close.
Which missiles will revolutionise air warfare in the future?
New aircraft may steal the headlines and pilots may be played by movie stars but it’s the weapons that are going to make the difference, Combat Aircraft Journal reports
Arrival of PC-21 ushers in new era of aircrew training for Spain
AirForces Monthly reports on Spain’s newly acquired Pilatus PC-21 fleet as it formally takes over the Spanish Air and Space Force’s basic flying training mission from the C-101EB Aviojet
Two more Gripens delivered to Brazil
A further two Saab F-39E Gripens have been delivered to Brazil, where they will join the Brazilian Air Force's growing fleet
Patrouille Suisse to visit RAF Waddington
The Swiss Air Force’s display team, the Patrouille Suisse, has announced it will be visiting RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire this weekend.
Historic
HISTORIC QUIZ: BRITISH INTERWAR FIGHTERS
They say the interwar period was the golden era of aviation, but how much do you know about Britain's fighters of that era?
Curtain call for Gatwick’s Dart Herald?
The UK Heritage Aviation Trust (UKHAT) – which aims to “pay tribute to those that designed, built, maintained and flew the aircraft that once graced our skies” – have announced it is no longer in a position to save Handley Page Dart Herald G-CEXP…
Commercial
World Airline Passenger Ranking for 2021: Cirium analysis
In this month’s catch-up with the Cirium team, chief of strategy Kevin O’Toole looks back at how the world’s largest airlines fared during the pandemic
CONFIRMED: Virgin Atlantic scraps Hong Kong route
The UK carrier has confirmed today (October 5) that it will not resume flights to Hong Kong – having served the city for nearly three decades.
UK’s deadliest air accident: Staines Air Disaster
Exactly five decades after from the Staines Air Disaster, Stephen Skinner recounts the background and subsequent investigation into the UK’s deadliest air accident
Flight Simulation
IndiaFoxtEcho M-346 for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
IndiaFoxtEcho has released the Aermacchi M-346 Master for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Microsoft Flight Simulator touches down in Kosovo
Scenery developer M'M Simulations has released BKPR Prishtina International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Shannon Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
MK-Studios has announced Shannon Airport EINN Shannon Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
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