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Historic
Newark announces Vulcan cockpit tours
The cockpit of XM594 will be open to visitors one weekend in February
Legendary Spitfire pilot Carolyn Grace dies
The historic aviation world is mourning a trailblazing operator and pilot
Yorkshire Buccaneer officially changes hands
Twenty-six years after it first arrived at the Yorkshire Air Museum, Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B XX901 has been officially adopted by the Elvington-based attraction
Supermarine Seaplane crowdfunder launched
Investment will support the build of a full-scale flying reproduction of the Supermarine S5
Military
Poland, France take over NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission in Lithuania
Having concluded its latest NATO Baltic Air Policing rotation to Šiauliai Air Base, the last of the Hungarian Air Force JAS 39C Gripens departed the Lithuanian base after being replaced by a detachment of French Air and Space Force-operated Rafales on December 1
Croatian Air Force MiG-21 Mongol crashes
A Croatian Air Force MiG-21UMD Mongol fighter crashed during a four-ship formation flight in the early afternoon of December 6.
Ukrainian 'kamikaze' drones strike Russian bomber bases
Long-range drones developed by Ukraine may have been behind attacks on several air bases deep inside Russia that are home to the country’s strategic bombers
Commercial
How these stunning air-to-air photos of Lufthansa's maiden 787 was achieved
The arrival of Lufthansa’s first Dreamliner in Bremen presented a unique opportunity for pilot, air traffic controller and aviation photographer Sebastian Thoma. Here, in his own words, he shares some of the logistical preparations behind an incredible air-to-air helicopter shoot.
Why a one-week-old airBaltic A220 flew to Africa
AirBaltic’s newest Airbus A220 has had a very busy first week.
What is the outlook of ultra-long-haul flying?
In our monthly check-in with the Cirium team, we explore the recent growth of ultra-long-haul flying and consider the headwinds that could impact its expansion.
Flight Simulation
Microsoft reveals number of Flight Simulator downloads
Microsoft Flight Simulator is celebrating another major milestone as it reveals for the first time how many people have downloaded the latest version of the 40-year-old franchise.
Warhawk takes flight in Microsoft Flight Simulator
iniBuilds has announced the Curtiss P-40F Warhawk for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Bratislava Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
The latest European destination from Aerosoft is Bratislava Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
