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Historic
Mirage pair delivered to university campus
A pair of retired Mirage F-1 series jets have been allocated to a new home in Spain
Ten Horsepower remembered 80 years on
The act of heroism and bravery of the RAF Polebrook-based crew resulted in them becoming the most decorated crew in the Eighth Air Force
Well-travelled F-16 on show in Thailand
Lockheed Martin F-16B 87-0404 has been transferred to the Don Mueang-based Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Museum in Bangkok, Thailand
Remains of lost Argentine P-2 Neptune found in Antarctica
A ceremony has been held alongside the newly discovered aircraft remains to pay tribute to the personnel that lost their lives
FlyPast April 2024
April 2024 issue of FlyPast in page-turning format, features a remarkable North American P-51D Mustang.
Military
Ukraine’s first future F-16 pilots complete basic flying training with RAF
The RAF revealed on February 24 that the first cohort of Ukrainian Air Force (UkrAF) pilots to receive basic flying training (BFT) in the UK have now completed their syllabus and are now learning to fly the F-16 Fighting Falcon
Italian Air Force marks end of HH-212A ops with final flight
The Italian Air Force’s (ItAF’s) 9° Stormo (Wing) held a celebratory event at Grazzanise Air Base on February 22 to mark the final flight of the HH-212A combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) helicopter fleet
Maryland ANG to lose flying mission after upcoming A-10C departure
When its 21-strong fleet of A-10C Thunderbolt II close air support/ground attack aircraft are retired from use, the Maryland Air National Guard’s 175th Wing will transition to a new cyber-based mission. Announced on March 7, the move will leave the Maryland ANG without a flying mission
Commercial
ULTIMATE BEOND QUIZ!
The latest issue of Airliner World is out now. In it, Andreas Spaeth takes a trip onboard BeOnd, the world’s first all-premium leisure airline. So, for this week’s quiz, we look at the new Maldivian carrier.
Why the last SAS Boeing 737 is configured as an air ambulance
The Norwegian Government has announced it is to continue its cooperation with the EU to provide an air ambulance service to Ukrainians needing medical treatment.
Fresh woes for New Pacific Airlines
Anchorage, Alaska-based New Pacific Airlines cut Las Vegas from its network on January 1, 2024.
Delta adds Airbus A350-1000s
Delta Air Lines has ordered 20 Airbus A350-1000s, with options for a further 20.
Flight Simulation
Navigraph introduces chart annotations
The new annotations feature in Navigraph Charts enables the user to annotate Jeppesen charts by drawing taxi routes, highlight important information or specific procedures.
Shady Cove Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Located in the Pacific Northwest, OG31 Shady Cove Airport offers a unique blend of simplicity and natural charm.
Chicago Rockford for MSFS released
Scenery developer XWind Studios has released Chicago Rockford for Microsoft Flight Simulator.