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Military
Exercise Volfa 2022: Inside one of France’s largest ever combat air drills
Nine air powers gathered for the French Air and Space Force-hosted Exercise Volfa 2022. AirForces Monthly reports on the high intensity operations that were carried out during the latest edition of the event
Air Force One: The Flying Fortress
It is possibly the world’s most famous plane, but little is known about it. A new documentary with rare access to the inner workings of Air Force One changes that. Tom Batchelor spoke to professional pilot and filmmaker Scott Bateman to learn more
Jordanian F-16 Block 70 acquisition gets green light
In a bid to modernise its ageing fleet of fixed-wing combat aircraft, representatives from the Royal Jordanian Air Force Command have inked a deal to buy at least 12 Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 Fighting Falcons from the US
The ultimate guide to everything happening at RAF Lakenheath
AirForces Monthly looks at RAF Lakenheath, where the 48th Fighter Wing is continuing to transition from an all Eagle force to welcome the new fifth-generation capabilities offered by the F-35A Lightning II
Argentina receives final modernised C-130H
The modernisation of five Argentine Air Force-operated C-130H Hercules tactical transports has now come to an successful end after the Fábrica Argentina de Aviones recently redelivered the fifth and final example to the operator
Commercial
How drones are being used to save lives in disaster zones
Tom Batchelor looks at how drones are fast becoming a key part of the disaster toolkit, from delivering medication to providing invaluable data
Lufthansa to ramp up A340-600 operations
German flag carrier Lufthansa is reported to be returning five more parked Airbus A340-600s to regular service in time for its summer schedule.
British Airways A320 makes emergency landing at Manchester
A British Airways Airbus A320 made an emergency landing at Manchester Airport this afternoon.
Historic
Historic Aviation Quiz: US F-104 Edition
With January 28, 2023 marking the 65th anniversary of the first production Lockheed F-104A Starfighter being delivered to the United States Air Force (USAF), we dedicate this week’s Historic Aviation Quiz to Lockheed’s ‘missile with a man in it’…
Hopes to keep Arthur Scarf VC medal in UK
The RAF Museum is calling on the public’s support to help keep Squadron Leader Arthur Scarf’s Victoria Cross medal in the UK
Airworthy Spitfire bound for Turkey
Flying museum at Sivrihisar to receive combat veteran MkIX after restoration
Flight Simulation
Orbx releases Launceston Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Developed by Ken Hall, YMLT Launceston Airport was designed using hundreds of on-site photographs to create realistic textures with Physically Based Rendering effects throughout.
Swansea Airport for MSFS out now
Scenery developer, Pilot Plus has released EGFH Swansea Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Scheibe SF-25C Falke takes flight in X-Plane 12
VSKYLABS has announced the Scheibe SF-25C Falke has been upgraded to version 5, adding X-Plane 12 compatibility.
