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Historic
Stuka is subject of ambitious return-to-flight project
The Hudson, Massachusetts-based American Heritage Museum has acquired the substantial remains of a former Luftwaffe Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka – and wants to return it to the skies
Which was best? The USAAF's main European theatre fighters compared
Debate still rages about which was the US Army Air Forces’ best fighter in the European theatre of operations. But is it even possible to reach a meaningful verdict?
DA4 leaves Duxford for new Cosford home
The fourth Eurofighter Typhoon prototype, ZH590 (better known as DA4) has moved from IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire to the Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering at RAF Cosford, Shropshire
New roles for classic airliners – heritage livery for others
Two of three former Spanish Air & Space Force (SpASF) Boeing 707s are set to be preserved, while in the US an airworthy Douglas DC-8 has been given a new role
Sidney Cotton's legendary Lockheed: the new evidence
As World War Two neared, Sidney Cotton and Lockheed 12A G-AFTL helped change the face of British aerial reconnaissance. But what does evidence gathered as the aircraft was restored for Fighter Aviation Engineering tell us about their covert activities?
Military
Interview RAF fighter force commander
The RAF’s fighter force – the tip of the force’s spear, or Combat Air as it’s officially known – is heading into arguably its busiest ever period. Alan Warnes talks with the commander, Air Commodore Howard ‘Howey’ Edwards, about just how hectic this year has been
RAF’s 6 Sqn opts for more traditional squadron badge for Typhoons
Eurofighter Typhoons of 6 Squadron ‘The Flying Can Openers’, based at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, have started wearing a different style unit badge.
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.
The Hub airports and their regions. Strategic synergy as a key to success conference
How can we plan and shape the regions around airports?
Riyadh Air unveils second livery
Riyadh Air has digitally unveiled its second livery at the Dubai Airshow ahead of its 2025 launch.
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!
Flight Simulation
Stearman takes flight in MSFS
Golden Age Simulations has released the Boeing Stearman for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Gold Coast Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
The latest Australian destination from Orbx is YBCG Gold Coast Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Antarctica Vol. 2 released
Aerosoft has announced Antarctica Vol. 2 - Australian Casey and Skiways for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
