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FlyPast January 2024

The full issue in page-turning format

Makeover for Spanish Mirage

The former Spanish and Qatar Air Force jet is preserved at the entrance to Lanzarote’s military airport complex

NASA’s experimental jet in line for refurbishment

A Douglas F5D-1 Skylancer once used by NASA is to be restored to static display condition

The Few memorial shortlisted for award

The clifftop memorial that honours the men who fought the Battle of Britain has been shortlisted for a major tourism award

Unique Hawker Demon for sale

The world’s only airworthy Hawker Demon – K8203 (G-BTVE) – has been listed for sale by Platinum Fighters

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Military

USAF receives seventh E-11 BACN from Bombardier

Bombardier Defense has announced that it has delivered another E-11 Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) to the USAF, growing the number of the airborne communications relay and gateway system aircraft in US military service to seven airframes

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Indian Navy bids fond farewell to final Il-38SD Sea Dragons

INAS 315 ‘Winged Stallions’ – which has the unique distinction of operating the same aircraft type throughout its entire 46-year history – finally stood down the Indian Navy’s last Ilyushin Il-38SD Sea Dragon maritime patrol aircraft on October 31. Angad Singh reports from INS Hansa in Goa

RAF Shadows conduct ISTAR operations over Eastern Mediterranean

Two RAF-operated Shadow R2s (ZZ418 and ZZ507) deployed via Naples to RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, on October 25 to carry out ISR operations over the Eastern Mediterranean

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Commercial

Air Baltic boosts Airbus A220 fleet

Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer has described Air Baltic as “an ambassador for the A220” after the airline announced an order for 30 additional -300s, with purchase rights for a further 20 on the first day of the Dubai Airshow.

Riyadh Air unveils second livery

Riyadh Air has digitally unveiled its second livery at the Dubai Airshow ahead of its 2025 launch.

Emirates goes big at Dubai Airshow

The Middle Eastern titan has confirmed a mammoth Boeing order

Ultimate Air Inuit Quiz!

In the latest edition of Airliner World, out now, Chris Sloan visited one of the world’s most unique and vital airlines, Air Inuit. So, for this week’s quiz, we test your knowledge of this Canadian legend!

Afterlife

Mark Broadbent reports on the aircraft disassembly market and how the industry’s sustainability push might create opportunities and challenges in the future

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Flight Simulation

Famous Flyer 7: Mitsubishi MU-2 ready for take-off

The latest aircraft to join the Famous Flyer fleet for Microsoft Flight Simulator is the Mitsubishi MU-2.

The passing of Tony Radmilovich

It is with great sadness that the staff and contributors of PC Pilot magazine learnt of the recent passing of long-term contributor and good friend, Tony Radmilovich.

Victoria Falls for Microsoft Flight Simulator out now

The package from FSDG is an accurate and detailed rendition of Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe, sporting an authentic light environment while taking advantage of native MSFS technologies such as dynamic lighting, reflective textures and animated jetways.

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