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Historic
Walking with history - a trip to Bottisham
Bottisham Airfield Museum may not have a long list of aircraft exhibits, but that doesn’t mean it’s not rich in history, as Richard Foster found out
Falklands veteran Skyhawk restored to wartime configuration
Newly refurbished A-4 goes on show in Buenos Aires museum
Bournemouth museum to get famed Sea Vixen
Last flying example of de Havilland naval fighter acquired for static display
RAF Museum to open new inter-war gallery at Hendon
Westland Wallace returns for inclusion in latest London exhibition
USAF museum P-47 goes to Collings Foundation — but will it fly again?
Thunderbolt acquired in exchange deal for historic Stearman Kaydet trainer
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 164
Welcome to the 164th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Almost half of US F-35s not airworthy
A highly critical US government report has revealed that almost half of the nation’s fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth jets are unworthy at any one time.
Typhoon jets use road as a runway in RAF first
Two of the RAF’s frontline jets tested and proved the capability in Finland as part of Exercise Baana. The Finnish Air Force’s annual training exercise took place on a public road in Tervo, which is usually used for normal traffic but specially designed as an emergency landing.
Commercial
Ultimate Turkish Aviation Quiz!
In keeping with our feature in this month’s edition of Airliner World, looking at the new Istanbul airport and neighbouring Sabiha Gökçen International airport, this week’s quiz focuses on the booming aviation market in the Turkish capital and its big three operators - Turkish Airlines, AndoluJet and Pegasus Airlines.
Inside Heathrow: Behind the scenes with systems engineer Mo Taher
Airliner World’s Dominic Ward sat down with Heathrow Airport systems engineer Mo Taher to find out how he helps to keep Britain’s busiest airport moving
What's behind the remarkable growth of Turkish aviation?
Istanbul’s new airport is the busiest in Europe, neighbouring Sabiha Gökçen has so much traffic it is about to open a second runway, and hometown heroes Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines have impressive – and bold – plans to double in size over the next decade. Richard Schuurman heads to Turkey to find out what is fuelling this remarkable growth
Flight Simulation
Wickenby Airfield for MSFS out now
Nestled on the edge of Lincolnshire’s fens, Wickenby Airfield is a hub for general aviation, flying clubs and vintage aircraft enthusiasts. It also hosts various fly-in events, airshows and flight experiences.
DuPage Airport for MSFS released
Scenery developer FlightFX has announced DuPage Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Samedan Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator out now
Developed by FlyLogic, the scenery is an up-to-date and frame rate friendly rendition of Samedan Airport in Switzerland, sporting high-resolution PBR textures and realistic buildings with interior modelling.
