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Historic
Norwegian Vampire in new Royal Auxiliary Air Force markings
A de Havilland Vampire wearing 502 (Ulster) Squadron markings arrived on September 6, 2024 at Aldergrove Flying Station, Northern Ireland.
The curious tale of how two airshow Strikemasters ended up in an African civil war
In February 2003, two aircraft best-known for flying at British airshows left the UK for ‘film work’ in South Africa — but neither ever arrived there. How did two BAC Strikemasters repeatedly slip through the fingers of customs officials, and end up taking part in one of Africa’s bloodiest civil wars?
Historic Aviation Quiz: How well do you know your manufacturers?
How good is your knowledge of the historic aviation? Test your knowledge here...
Spitfire MK912 makes it 16 for Biggin Hill
Almost exactly nine years after it was damaged in a forced landing, Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX MK912 (G-BRRA) returned to the skies on July 31 from London’s Biggin Hill Airport, with Dan Griffith at the controls.
Aeroplane meets Jim Tobul
The American warbird pilot who honours both the Korean War and his late father with a fine F4U Corsair
Military
RNZAF welcomes its first C-130J Hercules
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has officially received its first C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft, the first of a batch that will replace the current C-130H(NZ) fleet.
Iraq Orders Airbus Helicopters H225Ms
A contract for Airbus Helicopters H225Ms for Iraq was announced by the manufacturer on September 6, 2024.
Egypt to receive C-130J Super Hercules
Lockheed Martin will supply the Egyptian Armed Forces with two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters for the Egyptian Air Force (EAF).
Commercial
Delta A330 landed short at Schiphol
ADelta Air Lines Airbus A330-323 touched down in the grass, 11m before the runway threshold, an investigation by the Dutch Safety Board has found.
Commercial Aviation Quiz - How well do you know your ICAO airline codes?
How well do you know your ICAO airline codes?
MRO Asia-Pacific 2024
As the industry gathers in Singapore for MRO Asia-Pacific 2024, Airliner World presents a special supplement in page-turning format on some of the leading players
BelugaST chalks up a number of firsts on mission to China
A BelugaST delivered two new H175 helicopters to China on August 31, 2024.
AeroUnion welcomes Airbus A330P2F
Mexican Cargo operator AeroUnion has increased its capacity by 60% after receiving its first Airbus A330-343XP2F (passenger-to-freighter).
Flight Simulation
PA-38 Piper Tomahawk
AIRCRAF T ADD-ON FOR MSFS 2020. The classic Tommy gets the Just Flight treatment.
PC Pilot Issue 153
Issue 153 September-October 2024 of PC Pilot in page-turning format features the first in a two-part review of the new PMDG 777 when Peter Stark looks at the fine external model
