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Historic
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.
Birth of a legendary bizjet family
Arguably the most famous name in the bizjet world is ‘Lear Jet’, with the latest variant Learjet (as it is now called) still in production by Bombardier almost 60 years after the original’s first flight. We take a look back at the very early days of the programme with this article from ‘The Aeroplane and Commercial Aviation News ‘, published on May 21, 1964
Military
Russia's helicopter portfolio: In a tail spin
Alexander Mladenov reviews Russia’s military rotorcraft exports of the past decade and what remains of deliveries to the largest markets
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 125: Boxing Day Edition
Welcome to the 125th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Spying from space - Anti-satellite developments
The United States is leading the way as the major military powers target satellites in the battle to gain superiority in space, says Tim Fish
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
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.
FlightControlReplay v4.5 April Update Released
Fabio Merlo has announced FlightControlReplay v4.5 April Update for Microsoft Flight Simulator, Prepar3D and FSX is now available.
