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Historic
Unique two-seat Fw 190 leaves RAF Museum
Fw 190 F-8/U1 flown by ‘Winkle’ Brown heads to Berlin on loan
Historic Aviation Quiz: The Bristol Aeroplane Company
With October 27, 2023, marking the anniversary of Bristol’s rugged Buckmaster advanced trainer taking to the skies for the first time, we dedicate this week’s quiz to one of the most important British aviation companies. Can you recognise these lesser-known Bristol types?
North Weald’s ‘MiG-17’ to fly again?
The former Polish Air Force machine is bound for European skies…
'Flanker' arrives at major US museum
One of the former Ukrainian Air Force jets is destined for a new home at the Ohio attraction
Jetstream revamp progresses at Sywell
Sywell Aviation Museum’s Handley Page Jetstream 200 G-RAVL has recently passed a couple of milestones since its arrival at the Northamptonshire aerodrome in 2021
Military
Portugal receives first second-hand P-3C Orion from Germany
The Força Aerea Portuguesa (FAP; Portuguese Air Force) received the first of six former Marineflieger (German Navy)-operated P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) on February 9
USMC’s first East Coast F-35B unit declared operational
The USMC formally declared its first East Coast-based F-35B Lightning II squadron operational when Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 542 (VMFA-542) ‘Tigers’ – a component of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) – achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) at MCAS Cherry Point in North Carolina on February 5
USAF to perform flypast over Sheffield to mark 80th anniversary of B-17 crash
The US Air Force is to conduct a flypast over Endcliffe Park in Sheffield to mark the 80th anniversary of the crash of B-17 “Mi Amigo”.
Commercial
Second ANA Pokémon jet touches down in London
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has expanded its partnership with The Pokémon Company by launching a second uniquely painted aircraft, dubbed “Eevee Jet NH”, which visited London for the first time on September 1.
Emirates to ramp up presence at London Heathrow
UAE carrier Emirates has announced its plans to boost its presence at the UK’s busiest airport.
Boeing 727s arrive into London Southend Airport
Oil Spill Response has relocated its Boeing 727 base to London Southend Airport, citing its “unique provision of side-by-side hangarage” as a driving factor.
CPK airport: Pioneering a new era of sustainable aviation in Poland
The Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) airport is on its way to becoming a globally unique transport hub, emphasising the close link between its infrastructure and the surrounding buildings, all while prioritising the comfort and safety of passengers, visitors, and staff.
French and RAF fighter jets scrambled to intercept Ryanair flight
A Ryanair Boeing 737 was intercepted by two French Air and Space Force fighter jets this week and the Royal Air Force (RAF) scrambled a pair of Typhoons to respond, Key.Aero can exclusively reveal.
Flight Simulation
Chicago Executive Airport now available
Arif Studio has announced Chicago Executive Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
FS Academy – Commander now available
FS Academy – Commander consists of 12 challenging real-world scenarios, including emergency landings, system malfunctions, engine failure, instrument freeze, hazardous weather, etc.
IXEG 737 Classic Plus takes flight in X-Plane 12
X-Aviation has announced the IXEG 737 Class Plus for X-Plane 12 is out now.
