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Historic
The greatest victory
The battle in the Southwest Pacific was arguably one of the most significant of World War Two. Prompted by a discovery in his parents’ attic, John E Happ examines the campaign, brought to life by his pilot father's words...
Pierre Clostermann's fascinating career and achievements
Pierre Clostermann was one of the most high-profile Free French World War Two pilots. In the centenary year of his birth, Malcolm V Lowe examines this fascinating aviator’s career and achievements
Military
Schiebel says reports on S-100 use by Russian military are incorrect
Rotary uncrewed aircraft systems manufacturer Schiebel has moved to refute suggestions one of its S-100 platforms, operated by Russian forces, was shot down by the Ukrainian military in mid-April
Canada's CC-295 programme suffers as IOC delayed by up to four years
The initial operational capability date for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s growing fleet of new Airbus CC-295 Kingfisher fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft has been delayed from this summer to the 2025-2026 timeframe
Draken Europe's L-159E ALCAs en route to Teesside
Just over a month after the announcement of Draken Europe’s three-year £100m interim contract providing red air ‘aggressor’ training to the RAF on April 8, two of the eight Aero Vodochody L-159E ALCA are expected to touch down today at Draken’s facility, Teesside International Airport in Northern England
Commercial
Dublin to Beijing… Five Times Daily
Over the course of a week in mid-March, the Aer Lingus team prepared to step into the unknown...
Bahamian Rhapsody
With its colourful and varied airlines, the Bahamas is also home to rare aircraft types...
Last of the Gang
Dirk Grothe shares images of Son San Juan’s sole surviving Convair CV-990 Coronado...
Etihad Reveals COVID Rebound Plans
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has begun to expand the number of destinations it serves as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) eases travel restrictions on citizens and residents.
Helvetic Hails E-Jet Delivery Flight Record
Swiss regional airline Helvetic Airways has broken the record for the longest distance flight in an Embraer E190-E2.
Flight Simulation
PMDG Operations Center 2.0 Rolling Out
PMDG has announced the new Operations Center 2.0 (OC2) is now available to download.
Casablanca Now Available
Software studio, FSDG has announced Casablanca Airport for FSX and Prepar3D is now available.