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Historic
Historic Aviation Quiz: Fighters of the 1930s
With the shadow of world war growing on the horizon during the 1930s, aircraft designers and manufacturers worked to push the boundaries of fighter aviation – especially when it came to the development of all metal skins, retractable undercarriage, more powerful powerplants and increased armament capabilities. But can you recognise these lesser-known fighters of the 1930s?
New York Concorde on the move — but where to?
USS Intrepid museum exhibit leaves by barge for refurbishment
More Saab SK 60s for Swedish historic flight
Three examples of jet trainer set to fly on after service retirement
When did a Me 262 last take to British skies?
The visit to the UK by the Flugmuseum Messerschmitt’s magnificent Me 262 reproduction conjured thoughts of the last time an example of the revolutionary German jet flew from British soil
Bruntingthorpe gears up for another Cold War Jets Open Day
Following the success of their April event, the Bruntingthorpe Cold War Jets Museum in Leicestershire is to host another special day in September
Military
How Ukraine's venerable Su-24 fleet continues to be a thorn in Russia's side
The Ukrainian Air Force’s heavyweight Su-24 Fencer continues to be a burden to Russia’s war effort, moreso after it began employing Western air-launched cruise missiles earlier this year, as Vladimir Trendafilovski investigates
Kyrgyzstan receives additional Mi-17V-5 Hip transport helicopters
The Kyrgyz Air Force has recently received a new Mi-17V-5 Hip-H tactical transport helicopter from Russia’s state-owned defence export/import company, Rosoboronexport
Commercial
SriLankan Airlines' CEO on difficult recovery and future plans
SriLankan Airlines thought it was recovering after the pandemic. Then the country’s economy imploded and jet fuel ran out. Alan Dron spoke with the airline’s CEO to assess the operator’s future
Qantas reveals A380 retirement plan amid new widebody airliner order
Australian flag carrier Qantas has today announced the final piece of its jet fleet renewal programme with the firm order for 24 widebody aircraft.
North Korea’s Air Koryo flies first international flight since COVID
The flag carrier of North Korea, Air Koryo, has conducted its first international flight since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Flight Simulation
Air Combat Simulation – Part 3
In this edition of our ‘Combat Corner’, we examine the essential requirements needed to survive and ultimately succeed in a dogfight. We also touch on the aircraft and discuss how best to employ different types.
A History of MilitaryFlight Simulation – Part 2
In this feature, we continue to trace the history of early combat flight simulators during the 1990s and discover how Falcon 3.0 heralded a new generation in simulation technology.
Egypt Pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Scenery developer FLYNDRIVE4D has announced Egypt Pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
