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Historic
Caribbean Canberras
In 1955 the RAF despatched Canberras and Hastings to the Carribbean and Canada on a goodwill and training visit, while the former also participated in an exercise. ‘The Aeroplane’ reported on this deployment in its December 30 issue that year
15 facts you may not have known about the de Havilland Mosquito
On 30th January 1943, the de Havilland Mosquito made its first daylight air-raid over Berlin. We've put together 15 facts you may not have known about the aircraft to mark the occasion
Stratofreighter flight return boosted by new acquisitions
The Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation (BAHF) has obtained several dormant Boeing C-97 Stratofreighters from Greybull, Wyoming-based B&G Industries…
Russian Polikarpov restoration takes to the air
A Polikarpov Po-2 returned to Russian skies late last year at Drakino airfield, south of Moscow…
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome begins recruitment drive
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Trust is offering prospective volunteers the chance to take a backstage tour of its fascinating aviation heritage site on Saturday February 26th. Expert members of their Queens Award winning team will guide you and answer your questions as you tour this unique project.
Military
Latest Air-to-Air Refuelling Tanker Developments
The ability to support and sustain operations in theatre is paramount for air forces hoping to gain a strategic advantage. A significant part of this is aerial refuelling. Tim Fish takes a look at the latest developments
How similar are Bell’s V-280 Valor and 360 Invictus
The US Army’s effort to modernise its rotorcraft fleet is encapsulated by the Future Vertical Lift campaign. Khalem Chapman outlines Bell’s FARA and FLRAA solutions, shedding light on how common the two platforms actually are
The RAF’s E-7 Wedgetail programme
Joe Campion provides insight into the RAF’s latest airborne early warning programme, the Boeing E-7 Wedegtail
Commercial
Condor selects A330neo for fleet modernisation
The German leisure carrier plans to renew its long-haul roster with the next generation widebody
UK pilots urge government to end post-Brexit “license inequality”
The open letter calls for immediate action amid “real-life impacts” on pilots who are struggling to find work
Everything we know so far about Alitalia’s replacement
As the airline’s launch approaches, Key.Aero compiles what’s known about the flag carrier’s successor
Air France’s first A220 rolls out paint shop
The narrowbody features the airline’s new scheme along with a special detail
A Concorde freighter? The variants that never were
Key.Aero reveals the two ‘other’ models of the iconic supersonic airliner that never left the drawing board
Flight Simulation
Ninoy Aquino International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Cloudsurf Asia has announced RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on OrbxDirect.
Elstree & Shoreham Airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Orbx has announced two new airport releases for Microsoft Flight Simulator - EGTR Elstree and EGKA Shoreham.
World of Aircraft: Glider Simulator On Final
Aerosoft has revealed the first part of the World of Aircraft series ‘Glider Simulator’ will be released on May 26 and will be available on the Aerosoft online shop and Steam.
