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Historic
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Main access road to Stow Maries re-opened as aerodrome fights for survival
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is again accessible through its primary entrance on Hackman’s Lane in Purleigh, Essex, providing a crucial lifeline in its ongoing struggle for survival.
Exploits of 500 Squadron Avro Ansons over Dunkirk
While the cry of many of the troops stuck on the beaches at Dunkirk was ‘Where are the RAF?”, 500 Squadron and its near-obsolete Avro Anson Mk.Is were there in the thick of it. Robin Brooks recalls some of the unit’s most notable combat exploits during Operation Dynamo
Alaska Aviation Museum Grumman Goose flies
The Alaska Aviation Museum’s Grumman G-21 Goose, N789, made its first flight for 16 years following a six-month restoration at the Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage on 29 May.
Farnborough International Airshow 2024 aircraft listing
This year’s Farnborough International Airshow takes place between July 22 to 26 and once again a wide variety of aircraft types are scheduled to attend.
Military
FARNBOROUGH: Embraer announces new customer for the Super Tucano
Embraer announced the sale of six A-29 Super Tucanos at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Ukraine to gain Swedish AEW&C aircraft
In its 16th and largest military support package to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion in February 2022, the Swedish government has confirmed it will donate a pair of S 100D Argus (ASC 890) airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, to strengthen its collective air-defence (AD) capabilities.
Commercial
Lufthansa Group purchase of ITA Airways stake approved
The European Commission (EC) has granted approval for the Lufthansa Group to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways with the view to a complete takeover in due course.
FlyOne Armenia returns to Düsseldorf
FlyOne Armenia has resumed flights between Yerevan and Düsseldorf in Germany.
AIR International August 2024
August 2024 issue of AIR International in page-turning format sees Jon Lake looking at efforts to integrate UK weapons on British armed forces’ US-supplied aircraft and helicopters
Embraer E190 freighter to debut at Farnborough
Embraer will present its E190F, the new passenger-to-cargo conversion of the E190 regional jet, for the first time in public at the upcoming Farnborough International Airshow.
Flight Simulation
Tornado ready for take-off
Aircraft developer IndiaFoxtEcho has announced the Tornado multi-role combat aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Singapore for MSFS now available
Scenery developer, imaginesim has announced WSSS Singapore is out now.
DCS: CH-47F takes flight
Eagle Dynamics has announced the DCS: CH-47F is now available for pre-purchase.
