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Historic
B-17 Flying Fortress Yankee Lady changes hands
On 5 June at Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, the Michigan Flight Museum — known as the Yankee Air Museum before a rebrand in early May — announced the sale of its flagship flight experience aeroplane, Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 44-85829/N3193G, following 38 years of ownership.
New arrivals at museums in Poland
The Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego in Kraków has received former police Mil Mi-8 SN-40XP/A-016 which now sits alongside a PZL Kania, another ex-police helicopter.
New two-seat Spitfire takes to the air
Aero Legends’ Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXT MJ444/G-LEGD Lady Luck made a debut post-restoration flight in the hands of John Romain on June 6.
Debut for privately owned Turbo Firecat
Conair Turbo Firecat F-AYFT, owned by the Amicale Alençonnaise des Avions Anciens and based at Alençon in northern France, made its first public appearance in the association’s hands in the static park at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford on 19-21 July.
Junkers Ju 52 located in Gulf of Finland
The wreck of Junkers Ju 52/3m Wk Nr 5494 Kaleva has been located near the island of Keri, north of Tallinn, Estonia, at a depth of 70m. It was registered OH-ALL in 1936 for Finnish airline Aero Oy.
Military
RAF F-35s on QRA in Iceland
The Royal Air Force’s F-35B Lightning is currently holding NATO Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) in Iceland.
Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 insights
Efforts to prepare the US Air Force for future high-end conflict continued with the latest iteration of Exercise Bamboo Eagle held between August 2-10, 2024.
Israeli F-15IA sale approved
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of F-15IA and F-15I+ aircraft and related equipment.
Commercial
Emirates fined by US DOT
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Emirates $1.8m for operating flights carrying the JetBlue Airways designator code in regions in which a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight prohibition was in effect for US operators.
United Airlines offers passengers live weather maps
United Airlines now sends passengers live weather radar maps when flights are delayed by inclement conditions.
One Air – the UK’s last Boeing 747 operator
Chris Smith met One Air chief operating officer Chris Hope, to learn more about the new British cargo airline, and last remaining UK-based Boeing 747 operator
Etihad expands network
Etihad Airways boosted its summer schedule with a handful of new seasonal services to Antalya, Malaga, Mykonos, Nice and Santorini.
Flight Simulation
Lukla for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Aerosoft has announced Mt Everest Airports Vol. 1 – Lukla for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Golden Age Simulations’ Boeing Stearman
The Boeing Stearman taught most of the US Navy how to fly and provided plenty of crop dusters for barnstorming fun post World War Two. We take a look at Golden Age Simulations' version of this legendary aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
iniBuilds’ A300-600R review
The wide-body design and the use of modern materials put the Airbus A300 on the cutting edge of 1970s technology. We take a closer look at iniBuilds rendition of this high-performance airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
