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Military
How does the US Navy qualify its F-35C pilots for carrier ops?
Preparing pilots for deployment is a critical aspect of the US Navy’s mission. Soren Nielsen examines how VFA-97 ‘Warhawks’ gained their carrier qualifications after transitioning to the Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II strike fighter
First nine Croatian Mi-8 Hip helicopters head to Ukraine
With no official announcement or ceremony, nine ex-Croatian Air Force Mi-8 Hip tactical transport helicopters departed Zagreb Franjo Tudjman Airport at approximately 0600hrs (local time) on May 5, with various social media channels noting that the rotorcraft were heading to an unknown destination ahead of their final delivery to Ukraine
The Dambusters Today
Based at RAF Marham in Norfolk, 617 Squadron will remain as the UK’s frontline F-35B Lightning unit until 809 Naval Air Squadron stands up later this year. Officer Commanding 617 Sqn, Wing Commander Stew Campbell has a unique perspective on the 80th anniversary year, having been involved in the 70th anniversary commemorations in 2013.
Is the US starting to catch China and Russia in the hypersonic missile race?
Three years after the Pentagon confirmed that China had deployed its first operational hypersonic land-attack missile to its frontline forces, the US military is finally beginning to catch up with its rivals in the race to develop munitions capable of traveling five times the speed of sound, as David Axe reports
Raytheon to outfit KAI’s FA-50 with new PhantomStrike radar
Raytheon Technologies announced on May 15 that it will outfit South Korea’s FA-50 Fighting Eagle light combat aircraft with its new PhantomStrike radar, after the US government gave its approval for the system to be exported as a Direct Commercial Sales product to the platform’s original equipment manufacturer, Korea Aerospace Industries
Commercial
Another Cargolux 747 suffers landing gear emergency
For the second time is less than a week, another Cargolux Boeing 747 experienced problems with its landing gear while making an approach to Luxembourg Airport on May 20.
Ryanair CEO reveals impact of 737 MAX delivery delays
Ryanair expects to be short of up to ten Boeing 737-8s during the peak months of this year’s summer season as a result of aircraft delivery disruptions.
Boeing lands first BBJ 777-9 purchase commitment
Boeing has revealed the company has received its first customer commitment for a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) variant of its new family of long-haul airliners.
Historic
Historic helicopters saved for preservation
A pair of retired military helicopters have been ‘rescued’ from the scrapman and now face a brighter future
Classic aviation and motoring at Stow Maries
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome in Essex, Europe’s largest surviving First World War aerodrome, hosted a cavalcade of classic aircraft and classic cars last weekend
Former 617 Squadron Vulcan salutes Dambusters
Hundreds of aviation enthusiasts gathered at London Southend Airport on the evening of May 20 to watch resident Avro Vulcan XL426 perform a high-speed taxi-run
Flight Simulation
Austin Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
FeelThere has announced Austin Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Orbx releases London City Airport v2
Scenery developer Orbx has announced EGLC London City Airport v2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Alice Springs Airport for MSFS out now
Developed by Impulse Simulations, Alice Springs Airport in the centre of Australia has been meticulously crafted with true-to-life details, from the red dirt runways to the surrounding landscape.
