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Historic
Combat veteran Fw 190 could be resurrected
A rare Focke-Wulf Fw 190F-8 is up for sale in the US with well-known warbird broker Platinum Fighters
Starfighter to be repainted at new home
The Starfighter recently arrived at Canada's British Columbia Aviation Museum – it will now be repainted
Tuskegee Stearman arrives at Ohio museum
Dayton, Ohio’s National Museum of the USAF recently welcomed the arrival of a special Stearman
Historic Aviation Quiz: Fighters of the 1920s
Not even a worldwide economic depression could derail the "Golden age of flight" during the 1920s – especially the development of fighters. But can you recognise these lesser known examples?
Veteran Albatross being refurbished while another arrives in UK
The restoration of Grumman HU-16B Albatross 51-7144 is under way at the Museum of Aviation in Georgia, US
Military
UK MOD told to consider advantages of operating mixed F-35A/B fleet
The UK parliament’s Defence Select Committee was told that the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review set out plans for the UK to buy 138 F-35B Lightning IIs. As of May 1, 2023, the UK had taken delivered of 31 F-35Bs, with a total of 48 due to be delivered by the end of 2025 as part of an initial Tranche 1 order
RAF fast-jet training problems branded ‘farcical’ by new report
An engine fault on the RAF’s Hawk T2 advanced jet trainers has caused substantial delays in fast-jet pilot training and has cost the UK MOD more than £50m, a report by an influential group of British MPs has found
World first as F-35A jets land on road
Footage has been released of two F-35A Lightning II stealth jets landing and taking off from a public road as part of a NATO exercise.
Commercial
Air Canada to fly every 787 variant after fresh order
Montreal-based Air Canada will operate all three members of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family after placing a fresh order.
The same BA A320 made two emergency landings in three days
A British Airways Airbus A320 made two emergency landings in similar circumstances in just three days.
How Airbus completely transformed the A220: the inside story
The aviation world witnessed a significant shift in 2018 when Airbus acquired a majority stake in the Bombardier C Series programme, subsequently rebranding it as the A220. Thomas Haynes speaks to Rob Dewar, Airbus Canada’s senior vice president of A220 customer satisfaction, services and product policy about the transformation of the aircraft and its prospects
Flight Simulation
Petersburg Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Petersburg is located between Juneau and Ketchikan and is only accessible by sea or air. It is primarily a commercial fishing town but also attracts tourists for outdoor activities.
Supercarrier Pro for MSFS released
Following three years of research and development, Miltech Simulations has released Supercarrier Pro for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Boise Air Terminal for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Located in Idaho, Boise Air Terminal is the main gateway of the state capital and home to general aviation, commercial, cargo and military aircraft.
