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Military
What helicopters does the Italian Air Force use?
Joe Campion details the rotary contingent of the Italian Air Force
How Italy is leading the way with the F-35A in Europe
Lockheed Martin F-35A/B Lightning II operations for Italy are now a standard practice, with the country being the first European nation to operate the F-35A in 2016, achieving Initial Operational Capability (IOC) in 2018 and looking to reach FOC in December 2023. Joe Campion explores the country’s future plans for the next-generation aircraft
How does the Italian Air Force train its pilots?
Joe Campion details the process prospective pilots undergo before becoming official military aircrew of the Aeronautica Militare.
Exercise Air Defender latest: Visiting aircraft confirmed
A new updated list of participating aircraft for Exercise Air Defender 2023 has been released today (May 10) by the German MOD.
Commercial
The incredible evolution of in-flight entertainment
From its origins as a single projector playing to a handful of passengers, inflight entertainment has evolved to become a staple of our inflight experience. Alex Preston looks at how airlines have been keeping us amused over the years
Will the recent business jet sales boom continue?
Over the last few years, business jet manufacturers have seen their order books grow. This year will determine whether the upswing continues or if the industry’s challenges limit growth. David Willis reviews the current state of the business jet sector and looks at some of the aircraft under development
Cargolux 747 shears undercarriage after emergency landing
The aircraft was in the process of making an emergency landing at the time
Historic
How the Newark Air Museum's Monospar came home
As the Newark Air Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary, one exhibit stands out as a feat of restoration: the General Aircraft Monospar. The story of how it came back to the UK is an epic, too
Fresh hope for last flying Alizé
Privately owned naval sub-hunter given temporary home by French Air Force
Flight Simulation
London City Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Scenery developer, UK2000 has released EGLC London City 2023 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Microsoft Flight Simulator May Development Update
In the latest Development Update, the Microsoft Flight Simulator team provided us with an update on upcoming projects for the platform over the coming months.
London City Airport v2 incoming
Orbx has been working on a significant upgrade to EGLC London City Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
