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Historic
Rare ex-RAF Vampire flies again in Utah
One of only two genuine T11s airworthy in the world takes to the skies after almost 20 years
Remarkable survivor - Navy Wings Swordfish
What it lacked in speed and svelte lines, it more than made up for in versatility, endurance and operational success. In fact, the Fairey Swordfish was one of Britain’s most successful World War Two aircraft. Steve Beebee speaks to Navy Wings about W5856, its remarkable Mk.I survivor
Kingcobra ‘Fatal Fang’ returns to Californian skies
Bell P-63 'Fatal Fang' is flying again in the US following a thorough restoration
Battle of Britain Legend - 303 (Polish) Squadron
Having spent ten years researching their role in the Battle of Britain, Richard King delves into the legend to answer the question: fact or fiction?
Military
VIDEO: US Marine Corps F-35s arrive in Norway for Exercise Nordic Response
US Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs of VMFA-542 ‘Tigers’ have landed in Norway to take part in Exercise Nordic Response 24.
US to accelerate UH-60M deliveries to Australia
When the decision was made to expedite the withdrawal of its MRH-90 Taipan helicopters, the Australian Army Aviation Corps (AAAC) was left with a significant capability gap, which was partly filled through expedited UH-60M deliveries, including the accelerated delivery of nine additional Black Hawks by March 2024
First US fighter ace since Vietnam emerges in Red Sea conflict
As the skies over the Red Sea grow more volatile in light of recent attacks on international shipping in the region from Houthi-backed militants in Yemen, Capt Earl Ehrhart V – a USMC AV-8B Harrier II pilot – has intercepted and shot down seven confirmed Houthi drones since December 2023, becoming the first American fighter ace since the end of the Vietnam War
Commercial
Finnair CEO reveals future plans
Thomas Haynes charts the first century of the Finnish flag carrier and speaks to its CEO, Topi Manner, about plans for its second
Ultimate festive commercial aviation quiz!
Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas, one and all! Santa is currently loading up his sleigh, ready to soar around the world, deliver those presents, and provide some festive joy! While we wait, why not test your knowledge in our Ultimate Festive Commercial Aviation quiz?
What makes ATR regional turboprops so successful
As it approaches four decades since its first flight, ATR’s eponymous aircraft effectively has the regional turboprop market to itself. Alan Dron finds out how it has achieved this
CPK to redefine sustainable aviation
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny is drawing attention for its unique approach to environmental management, multimodality and transport integration
Flight Simulation
Microsoft’s Famous Flyer 7: Mitsubishi MU-2 review
The Mitsubishi MU-2 has earned a reputation for its speed and versatility, as well as being one of Japan’s most successful post-war era aircraft. We take a closer look at iniBuilds rendition of this high-performance twin for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Chisinau Airport for MSFS
MXI Design has announced Chisinau International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
SLH Sim Designs’ TXKF – L F Wade International review
In this review, we take a look at Bermuda Airport from SLH Sim Designs and see how it measures up using the following categories: imaging, enhancements and realism.
