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Military
Brazilian C-130M deploys to fight forest fires in Chile
A Lockheed C-130M Hercules from the Brazilian Air Force has been dispatched to Chile to help fight the more than 300 estimated forest fires that are currently raging across the country’s central and southern regions
Argentina reinforces southernmost air base with permanent Pampa III unit
The Argentine Air Force has bolstered its combat presence at Base Aérea Militar Río Gallegos – the nation’s southernmost air base – after the air arm revealed it would permanently deploy three IA-63 Pampa III fighter-trainers to the facility
193rd SOW adopts new mission as first Commando II arrives
As part of the 193rd Special Operations Wing’s (SOW’s) ongoing conversion to the Lockheed Martin MC-130J Commando II, the unit received the first of its new tactical tanker-transport aircraft on February 2
How will the US Navy's carrier strike capabilities evolve over the next decade?
What does the future hold for the striking power of US Navy Carrier Air Wings? Combat aircraft Journal provides an in-depth by-type overview of how the most powerful Carrier Strike force in the world will be strengthened and modernized to meet new and emerging threats over the next decade
Russia eyes Indian collaboration in developing fifth-gen Checkmate fighter
Russia reportedly plans to discuss potential cooperation with India in the creation of new fifth-generation combat aircraft – with the previously unveiled Checkmate light tactical fighter being focused on in particular – at the Aero India 2023 international air show and defence exhibition, which is currently being held in Bengaluru
Commercial
KlasJet spreads its wings
Lithuanian charter provider to support ACMI leasing market with new aircraft
The Ultimate Lufthansa History Quiz (Part One)
Today the Lufthansa Group is one of Europe’s largest aviation companies, with a wealth of investments and subsidiaries reaching far beyond Germany, but it wasn’t always this way. For this week's quiz we’re putting your knowledge of Lufthansa’s formative years to the test. Good luck!
Aviation postcard from Down Under
The relative remoteness of Australia and New Zealand means many of their resident aircraft rarely venture beyond the national borders. This, and the wide array of international visitors that grace their domestic airports, make them a popular destination for aviation enthusiasts. Barry Ambrose made a recent pilgrimage Down Under and shares some of the highlights from his time in Sydney, Auckland, and Christchurch
Historic
'Barn find' NZ Mosquito to perform first public engine runs
Merlins on ex-John Smith ‘Mossie’ to be powered up at Classic Fighters Omaka show
Rod Lewis to be inducted into Texas Aviation Hall of Fame
The San Antonio-based Lewis Air Legends boss is to be inducted into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame at the Lone Star Flight Museum
Flight Simulation
MV-22B Osprey for Microsoft Flight Simulator review
The MV-22 Osprey is a collaboration between two studios: Miltech Simulations and Maryadi. We take a closer look at this rather unusual hybrid helicopter and fixed-wing turboprop.
Bf 108 Typhoon incoming
iniBuilds has announced it is developing the Messerschmitt Bf 108 Typhoon for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Van's Aircraft RV-10 ready for take-off
SimWorks Studios has announced the Van's Aircraft RV-10 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
