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Historic
Aeroplane Database: Reggaine Re 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2005
A Hungarian Air Force Re 2000, or Héja, serial V.418. This...
Aeroplane Classics: the Sopwith Dove
It’s often described as an offshoot of the Pup, while the Snipe made a contribution to it. The reality, though, is that the Sopwith Dove is an aircraft type all of its own...
Flight Line - Aeroplane February 2021
People involved in aviation have always needed a sense of humour. The creativity of aeronautical humourists was apparent during the writing of last month’s Flight Line, with...
The Payen Pa 49
There’s niche, and then there’s niche. A very small — quite charming — and low-powered jet, intended as a delta-winged trainer. Is it any surprise that the Payen Pa 49 remained a one-off?
AIRLINER HISTORY: BAC X-Eleven
It started out as Britain’s last go-it-alone attempt to produce a medium sized airliner. It ended up being the final home-grown commercial...
Military
Star Wars 'stormtrooper' marshalls F-15
Check out a video of Star Wars 'stormtrooper' seeing off an F-15 Eagle.
The IAC’s new MPA C-295's and the potential for a fleet of three
On April 22, images emerged via the Irish Air Corps (IAC) of one of its two new Airbus Defence C-295W Persuader aircraft rolling off the paint line at Airbus’ facility in Seville, Spain
Analysis: Russia's troubles with combat drone development
Widely known as a late adopter of unmanned air systems, the Russian military has struggled to field into service a plethora of new models
Commercial
Ryanair, BA and easyJet Launch Joint Legal Action Over Quarantine Measures
Three of Europe’s largest airlines have launched legal action against the UK government over its “flawed” 14-day quarantine measures.
Prototype aircraft tow tractors on trial
The prototypes of two fully electric aircraft pushback tractors...
Lagardere reopens ‘test case’ stores in Australia and New Zealand
After closing all bar one store in the Pacific due to the COVID-19...
Flight Simulation
X-Plane Touches Down in Florida
The latest airport by Rim&Co is an accurate rendition of Tallahassee International Airport (KTLH), a few miles southwest of downtown Tallahassee, the capital of Florida.
Rhodes Airport for Prepar3D Upgraded
JustSim has released an update for Rhodes International Airport Diagoras for Prepar3D version 4.4.
Just Flight’s PA-38 Tomahawk Upgraded
Just Flight has released version 1.2 of the Piper PA-38 Tomahawk for Prepar3D and FSX simulator platforms.