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Historic
Super Pinto changes hands – it will fly with the CAF
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has announced the latest addition to its collection – former US Navy Temco TT-1 Pinto N4486L
Stuka is subject of ambitious return-to-flight project
The Hudson, Massachusetts-based American Heritage Museum has acquired the substantial remains of a former Luftwaffe Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka – and wants to return it to the skies
Which was best? The USAAF's main European theatre fighters compared
Debate still rages about which was the US Army Air Forces’ best fighter in the European theatre of operations. But is it even possible to reach a meaningful verdict?
Military
The USAF’s last overseas-based A-10 squadron
In Key Publishing’s ‘United States Air Force Air Power Yearbook 2024’ Mark Ayton reports on the 25th Fighter Squadron,
New Saudi Air Warfare Centre hosts Spears of Victory multinational exercise
Exercise Spears of Victory 24 is taking place at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudia Arabia, with the RAF sending Typhoons flown by XI (Fighter) Squadron to participate.
Frecce Tricolori to star in North American tour
Initially announced by Gen Luca Goretti – the Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force – on November 23, Italy’s premier aerobatic team, Frecce Tricolori (Tricolor Arrows), revealed the full details of what will be its first North American tour in more than 30 years on January 1.
Commercial
Air Baltic boosts Airbus A220 fleet
Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer has described Air Baltic as “an ambassador for the A220” after the airline announced an order for 30 additional -300s, with purchase rights for a further 20 on the first day of the Dubai Airshow.
The Hub airports and their regions. Strategic synergy as a key to success conference
How can we plan and shape the regions around airports?
Riyadh Air unveils second livery
Riyadh Air has digitally unveiled its second livery at the Dubai Airshow ahead of its 2025 launch.
Flight Simulation
Back to Basics - Series 4, Lesson 12
After learning about and practising key IFR flying skills, we now focus on one of the most commonly used and yet often poorly flown navigation aids – the Instrument Landing System (ILS).
Thurrock Airfield for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Scenery developer, Burning Blue Design has announced EGMT Thurrock Airfield for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Flight Adventure: The Antonov An-225 Mriya
Who would have expected that an aircraft where only one single example was ever built would cause aviation enthusiasts to gather by the thousands wherever it flew, to simply watch it land and take off? This time, our Flight Adventure examines the gargantuan Antonov An-225 Mriya.
