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Historic
Were you at Northolt Nightshoot XXVIII?
With the number of nightshoots at RAF Northolt now sitting well into the twenties, there really is no introduction needed for the nocturnal activities that take place on the West London base’s flightline.
Who were the heroes of Tarrant Rushton?
Quiet Dorset farmland was once the base for a daring D-Day raid and the home of in-flight refuelling. Ken Ellis reflects on an airfield’s remarkable history
A Focke-Wulf Ta 152 is being built in Germany
Based in Wittenberg, near Berlin, historical aviation engineering facility Arsenal-45 is building a fuselage of a Focke-Wulf Ta 152H
Historic Aviation Quiz – Cancelled British types
Countless British aeroplanes have come and gone. Some never made it of the drawing board, while other disappeared before being unveiled. But can you recognise these types that were ultimately cancelled?
Aeroplane meets... Rod Dean
After more than 50 years of airshow flying, this former RAF fast jet pilot and leading light of the warbird scene still loves displaying as much as ever
Military
F-35B delays may leave RAF with just one deployable combat air squadron
Delays in confirming future orders of the short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL)-capable Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighter could leave the RAF only able to field a single squadron for combat air operations, British MPs have been warned
The inside story of Exercise Air Defender 23
A giant exercise under Luftwaffe leadership saw a mass deployment of fighters from the US to Germany to train with their European partners, as Dr Stefan Petersen reports
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 155
Welcome to the 155th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Commercial
airBaltic records MAJOR milestone with its Airbus A220s
The carrier has confirmed an important milestone was reached with its fleet of Airbus A220-300s. Find out exactly what this was right here…
ACCIDENT REPORT: Cause of British Airways 787 gear collapse confirmed
Authorities have concluded a major investigation into the events which resulted in the nose of a British Airways Boeing 787 hitting the ground. The Dreamliner, G-ZBJB (c/n 38610) was parked on Stand 583 at London/Heathrow when the incident took place on June 18, 2021.
Cyprus Airways confirms new flights to TWO major European capitals
The Cypriot airline has revealed both routes are planned to start from next month. Find out which cities right now…
The mammoth task of keeping Boeing 747s flying
In a 2021 special publication on the Boeing 747, Ian Goold describes how when the airliner was introduced into service, the aviation industry had to define new methods to maintain this giant
Pan Am’s pioneering Boeing 747SP flights
Pan Am pioneered ultra long-range flights with the Boeing 747SP. In the November 2017 issue of Aviation News Bob O’Brien described how this famous airline made use of this specialised jumbo.
Flight Simulation
Rockhampton Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Developed by Rob Byrne, the package is a detailed rendition of YBRK Rockhampton Airport in Central Queensland based on photos taken on-site with crisp 15cm aerial imagery and custom ground polygons.
MSFS Baron upgraded to Steam
Black Square's Analog Baron upgrades the default G58 Baron for Microsoft Flight Simulator with a new interior, panel and systems, including winglets.
Antonov An-2 ready for take-off
The Microsoft Flight Simulator development team has announced the next aircraft in the Famous Flyer series, the Ukrainian-built An-2 is out now.
