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Two UK airports win new links to ‘secret’ Iceland airport
Flights from the United Kingdom to Iceland aren’t all that unusual – in fact there are at least eight direct scheduled city pairings from the UK to the Nordic nation. These range from low-cost options with the likes of easyJet, Wizz and PLAY; leisure-focused links with Jet2 and TUI and flag carrier connections with British Airways and Icelandair.
Virgin Atlantic apprenticeships are back!
For the first time in three years, Virgin Atlantic has started a new search for the next generation of engineering and maintenance talent. The UK airline is offering ten spaces within its prestigious apprenticeship programme and a further four roles within its graduate scheme.
First T-7A Red Hawk for the USAF unveiled
The first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer jet destined for the US Air Force was unveiled by Boeing at its St Louis facility in Missouri on April 28
Norse Atlantic reveals first routes and launch date
The latest company to attempt to make ‘low-cost low-haul’ viable has revealed its launch strategy. Norse Atlantic Airways – not to be confused with Norwegian – has today (April 29) started selling tickets for its first quartet of transatlantic routes.
First Westerner to fly in a Russian helicopter
On a visit to the Soviet Union in 1956 ‘The Aeroplane’s’ John Fricker was privileged to be the first Westerner to be invited to fly in a Russian helicopter. His report on the flight appeared in the August 17, 1956 issue
Red Arrows Hawk arrives at St Athan
On April 22, a full 43 years after it entered RAF service, the South Wales Aviation Museum at St Athan took delivery of former Red Arrows BAe Hawk T1A XX263 from Cardiff University’s School of Engineering.
The USAF's new air to air missile, the AIM-260 JATM
David Axe reports on the USAF's new air-to-air missile, the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM)
UK calls for aircraft provision to Ukraine
The UK Foreign Secretary has called for the delivery of heavier weapons to Ukraine, including apparent references to combat air capabilities, in a keynote speech at Mansion House, London
The incredible experience of flying in a Bell UH-1 Huey in the UK
Did you know you can fly in a Bell UH-1 Huey right here in the UK? James Peene was fortunate enough to experience this Vietnam combat veteran up close and personal
New tenant for Manchester’s Thomas Cook hangar
The huge engineering facility has had a reprieve after almost three years lying dormant
Vintage Wings Hawker Hurricane flies
On April 23 at Ottawa-Gatineau Executive Airport, Ontario, Dave Hadfield took Vintage Wings of Canada’s Hawker Hurricane XII RCAF 5447/CF-TPM up for a first test flight, 15 years after work to put the Canadian Car and Foundry-built fighter back into the air began.
Grim Reapers' F-15s bow out of Europe
On April 27, 2022, the final four McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagles departed RAF Lakenheath and flew west for their new assignment to the 131st Fighter Squadron, Massachusetts Air National Guard at Barnes Municipal Airport.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Sim Update IX out now
Asobo Studio has released Sim Update IX for Microsoft Flight Simulator, adding new features and fixes to the platform.
Huey 509: The iconic Bell UH-1
Did you know you can fly in Bell UH-1 Huey right here in the UK? FlyPast recently took a spin this Vietnam combat veteran and this is how they got on…
In photos: Ex Frisian Flag 2022
With many NATO fighter assets taking part at this years Frisian Flag, Key.Aero reports from the exercise
UK to test drones for perimeter security roles
The UK Ministry of Defence is looking to procure small multi-rotor uncrewed aerial systems for use in security purposes across its Logistic Support Operating Centre sites
The Expeditionary Sea Bases of the US Navy
Combat Aircraft Journal takes a look at how the US Navy is reconfiguring the design for civilian oil tankers into a mobile, multi-mission base at sea
How many UK departures are expected over the early May bank holiday weekend?
The green shoots of recovery are starting to show as scheduled flight departures from the UK over the early May bank holiday weekend – April 30th to May 2nd – are up 521% compared with the same bank holiday period in 2021. With data supplied from aviation analytics firm, Cirium, find out all the information and more here!
Gee Bee Model Z and Model R-2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator
The Microsoft Flight Simulator team and Carenado have released the second Famous Flyers series of aircraft, the Gee Bee Model Z and Model R-2 Super Sportster.
San Luis Obispo Regional Airport now available
This rendition of San Luis Obispo Regional Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is recreated in detail, sporting detailed models of all the buildings and objects at and around the airport.
Final Czech Mi-24/35 Hind gunship leaves LOM Praha
The last Mi-24/35 to be overhauled by LOM Praha in Czech Republic flew from the facility on April 26. It marks the end of nearly 40 years of the Czech Air Force’s gunship helicopter being overhauled at the company’s Kbely factory
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The perilous role of air-to-air ramming aircraft
Deliberately flying into an enemy aircraft might seem like desperation, but the tactic dates back to the earliest days of military aviation. Malcolm V Lowe examines this aspect of air combat
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