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Historic
Spectacular Italian Air Force Museum reopens for centenary
Vigna di Valle collection remodelled to mark 100th anniversary year
Tomcat takes centre stage at US museum
An example of the ‘swing-wing’ jet has been completed for display in Ohio
World War Two RAF Dakota pilot stories
Graham Pitchfork, in the November 2011 issue of FlyPast, profiled two exceptional RAF Dakota pilots who went unarmed into harm’s way
US Air Force AC-47s in Vietnam – the first gunships
One of the more unusual tasks for the C-47 was as a gunship. The AC-47 Spooky saw extensive service in the Vietnam War as Philip Chinnery detailed in the June 2015 issue of FlyPast
Military
US aircraft carriers deploy as deterrent against escalating Israel-Hamas conflict
The US Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 12 arrived in the eastern Mediterranean Sea on October 10 to act as a deterrent to any actor seeking to escalate the situation or widen the war with Israel
What the final role was for the last ever Tornado F3s that flew from Boscombe Down
In the July 2012 issue of Aviation News Editor Dino Carrara reported from MoD Boscombe Down on the work being undertaken by the last Tornado F3s in service anywhere in the world
Australia permanently grounds MRH-90 fleet after fatal crash
Australia has retired its 45-strong fleet of MRH-90 Taipan tactical transport helicopters early, following a fatal accident that occurred near Hamilton Island, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 on July 28
Commercial
Emirates and Stansted Double Up
The Middle Eastern titan has increased its capacity from the Essex airport
Georgian Expansion for Wizz
The European low-cost carrier says it is “[solidifying] its market leader position in the country”
Low-cost long-haul: Airlines reveal secrets to making it work
Viewed by many within the industry as unworkable and unprofitable, the concept of low fares for traditional long-haul flights had its critics before the idea got off the ground. But new technology and global events now make this a new operator revenue stream, Michael Doran finds out
The Ultimate Buffalo Airways Quiz (part one)
Buffalo Airways are an icon of the industry, but how well do you know them? Here’s a handful of Buffalo based brain-testers for you to savour and enjoy.
Flight Simulation
F-4 Phantom takes flight in MSFS
DC Designs has announced the F-4E, F-4J and FGR2 F4 Phantom for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Local Legends 11: Aero Vodochody Ae-45 released
Microsoft has announced Local Legends 11: Aero Vodochody Ae-45 and Ae-145 for MSFS is now available.
World Update XIV: Central Eastern Europe out now
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XIV: Central Eastern Europe covers several countries in Eastern Europe: including Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.