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Historic
Helldiver being returned to flight in Minnesota
Fagen Fighters’ Curtiss Helldiver project pictured on April...
Mixed fortunes for Navy Wings charity, after formally receiving naval Historic Flight aircraft collection
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Restored Draken put on display in Sweden
Saab S 35E Draken 35959 on display outside the F 11 Wing Museum...
American museums open as restrictions are eased
The Planes of Fame Air Museum was among several US attractions...
Creating a new Aero Legend
Kent flying experience company Aero Legends has an exciting new restoration project – and you can get involved!
Military
FIA 2022: L-39NG attains type certification as Aero announces new MoU with Patriot Global Training
Aero Vodochody – the Czech Republic-based aircraft manufacturer and MRO services provider – made two major announcements regarding its new L-39NG advanced jet trainer on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow on July 18
Hot weather reportedly closes RAF Brize Norton runway… again
Key.Aero is receiving information that the runway has been closed at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, reportedly due to damage caused by the high temperatures currently impacting much of the UK
FIA 2022: Team Tempest to fly combat demonstrator in five years
Whilst attending Farnborough International Airshow 2022 on July 18, the UK Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace MP confirmed plans for the UK to lead the development of a sixth-generation flying combat air demonstrator that is scheduled to fly in the next five years
Commercial
Australia’s REX takes delivery of first jet aircraft
The world’s largest Saab 340 operator has welcomed a Boeing into the fold
First stranded Lufthansa 747 leaves storage for the desert
Following a week of uncertainty, the first jumbo has left Europe for the US
Japan Airlines reveals fate of its Boeing 777 fleet
Flag carrier unveils a fleet reduction strategy as it persists with efforts to battle the pandemic
A complete 100-year timeline of KLM's fleet
The world's oldest airline has had a lot of aircraft in its 100-year history, here they all are!
BREAKING: Hi Fly to end A380 operations
As a result of the pandemic, the wet-lease specialist is dropping the world’s largest commercial airliner in favour of a smaller alternative
Flight Simulation
Orbx products now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator
A range of Orbx products are now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Denver for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Flightbeam Studios has announced its debut airport for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator platform is now available.