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Historic
Inside the WW1 aircraft workshops of France's Memorial Flight
Few organisations are as seasoned in restoring and reproducing First World War aircraft as the Memorial Flight association in France, and its current projects will produce an array of outstanding 1914-18 specimens
Little Gransden gears up for August airshow
The Little Gransden Air and Car Show returns for its 2023 outing on Sunday August 27
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
Military
How was a Russian Mi-8 Hip pilot able to defect to Ukraine?
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has published new details regarding the daring operation that was carried out by the Russian Aerospace Forces Mi-8AMTSh Hip tactical transport helicopter pilot, who defected to Ukraine last month
Germany deploys EF-2000s to Iceland for Rapid Viking 2023
The German Air Force has deployed six Eurofighter EF-2000s and 30 personnel from Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwader 73 (TaktLwG 73; Tactical Air Force Wing 73) ‘Steinhoff’ to Iceland as part of Exercise Rapid Viking 2023
Nuclear confusion and Lakenheath F-35s – setting the record straight
The mainstream media has jumped on a story about the possible housing of nuclear weapons at RAF Lakenheath, home of the US Air Force’s 48th Fighter Wing (FW), and these reports have featured a number of inaccuracies.
Commercial
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.
Classic airliners in colour: Tokyo Haneda in the 1960-70s
Almost half a century after rival hub Narita's controversial opening, Tokyo’s downtown airport – Haneda – remains popular with both passengers and airlines. Bob O’Brien shares images from a time when the Japanese giant was Tokyo’s sole gateway
Flight Simulation
Egypt Pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Scenery developer FLYNDRIVE4D has announced Egypt Pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 takes flight in MSFS
Aircraft developer Sim Skunk Works has released the SIAI-Marchetti for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Exploring Jeppeson 2001’s Niagara Falls City Pack
Designed by Jepperson 2001, Niagara Falls City Pack covers the major areas around Niagara Falls. It also includes a whole raft of new content to enhance your flight simulation experience. We take a closer look.
