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Historic Aviation Quiz - Aviation firsts
Test your knowledge of aviation firsts in this week's historic quiz...
WATCH the trailer for the new film of RAF Spitfire ace
The soon to be released film ‘Shamrock Spitfire’ tells the story Brendan “Paddy” Finucane – the legendary Irish pilot who became one of the most celebrated fighter aces of World War Two.
Mirage pair delivered to university campus
A pair of retired Mirage F-1 series jets have been allocated to a new home in Spain
Ten Horsepower remembered 80 years on
The act of heroism and bravery of the RAF Polebrook-based crew resulted in them becoming the most decorated crew in the Eighth Air Force
Well-travelled F-16 on show in Thailand
Lockheed Martin F-16B 87-0404 has been transferred to the Don Mueang-based Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Museum in Bangkok, Thailand
Military
Aviation News April 2024
April 2024 issue of Aviation News in page-turning format puts the spotlight on the Polaris Program to provide a world exclusive on the fast jet fleet behind private spaceflight’s most ambitious mission
AirForces Monthly April 2024
April 2024 issue of AirForces Monthly in page-turning format sees Alan Warnes interview the outgoing RAF ISTAR Force Commander in the headline feature Warfighter to Whitehall, plus read the latest on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war
Stunning aurora over HMS Prince of Wales
Personnel embarked aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales were treated to a stunning display by the northern lights
Commercial
Red Wings Tupolev Tu-214 restoration
Moscow-based Red Wings Airlines has received a Tupolev Tu-214 as it looks to expand its fleet.
Air Samarkand takes flight
New Uzbekistan carrier Air Samarkand has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Ministry of Transport's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) after conducting its maiden demonstration flight from Samarkand to Tashkent on December 28.
ULTIMATE BEOND QUIZ!
The latest issue of Airliner World is out now. In it, Andreas Spaeth takes a trip onboard BeOnd, the world’s first all-premium leisure airline. So, for this week’s quiz, we look at the new Maldivian carrier.
Why the last SAS Boeing 737 is configured as an air ambulance
The Norwegian Government has announced it is to continue its cooperation with the EU to provide an air ambulance service to Ukrainians needing medical treatment.
Flight Simulation
A beginner’s guide to flight simulation
Taking flight simulation up as a hobby can be a daunting experience. In this article, we tackle some of the challenges newcomers are likely to face by looking at the different flight simulator platforms, the hardware requirements and the controllers needed to get off the ground.
Dune expansion pack for MSFS released
The Microsoft Flight Simulator team has announced the Dune expansion pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available as a free download.
Nice Cote D'azur Airport - NG Series for MSFS
JustSim has released a new product line dubbed the NG Series, offering highly realistic and detailed models of airports and the surrounding areas.