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Military
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
How Portuguese Air Force TB-30 training course has evolved
Joe Campion visits Esquadra 101 ‘Roncos’, the main hub of Portuguese pilot training, as its students embark on a new syllabus
How does Iran manage to keep its ageing F-4 Phantom IIs flying?
Babak Taghvaee investigates how the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force restores and upgrades its damaged US-built McDonnell Douglas F-4D/E Phantom IIs
Commercial
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
New Australian airline Bonza takes to the air
A new low-cost carrier called Bonza has entered the Australian airline scene flying Boeing 737 MAX 8s.
Historic
Passenger flights in ex-military jets get CAA approval
Aero Legends look forward to flying customers in a BAC Strikemaster
Unique Waco flies again in New Zealand
Sole surviving UOC Custom makes maiden post-restoration flight from airfield where it was first based 85 years ago
Biggin Hill hosts USAF Aircraft and Vehicles tour
The Kent-based attraction has announced the latest in its series of themed hangar tours
Flight Simulation
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.
Helipads LA Police for MSFS now available
Orbx has introduced a new Police Activities Expansion Pack that offers a unique and realistic look into the daily operations of Police forces in the LA metropolitan area.
