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Historic
1961 Belvedere Rotary Revolution for the RAF
The heavy-lift capabilities of the RAF’s then new Belvedere helicopter were demonstrated at RAF Odiham with ‘The Aeroplane and Astronautics’ reporting on the event in the November 16, 1961 issue
FlyPast Podcast Episode 39
For this episode we're talking to Nicky van der Drift, the Chief Executive at Lincolnshire's International Bomber Command Centre.
Dates and prices announced for Visit the Vulcan Day, Southend
London Southend Airport is home to the preservation effort of Avro Vulcan XL426. Now, you can see the former Royal Air Force bomber up close at their Visit the Vulcan Day, and even have the opportunity to climb inside the cockpit...
Military
Colorado National Guard first to receive new UH-72B Lakota
The Colorado Army National Guard announced on August 15 that it has received the first two UH-72B Lakotas purchased by the US Department of Defense exclusively for the US Army National Guard
US Army completes final Saturn Arch mission
US Army Project Director Sensors-Aerial Intelligence successfully completed the final mission for the Saturn Arch Quick Reaction Capability aircraft in support of US Army Central Command on July 31
Is the C-17 one of history's most capable airlifters?
Tom Kaminski examines the Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, which has proved to be a very capable airlifter
Commercial
Wizz Air UK reveals four-aircraft flypast plans in Wales
To mark its arrival in the country, the low-cost carrier is planning to make a big entrance
West Atlantic ATP swerved off runway after bungled crosswind landing
In strong gusty winds, the crew failed to apply the correct flying technique resulting in a runway excursion
Lufthansa Group reveals future fleet strategy
As it reports a near €7 billion loss for 2020, the airline group shares its plan for simplifying and modernising its roster
Qantas launches ‘mystery flights’ to combat ‘border blues’
As the country’s vaccine rollout continues at pace, the airline is offering a trio of exclusive travel experiences in the meantime
Flight Simulation
In Development - 146 Professional for X-Plane
Just Flight has released new preview images of the 146 Professional currently in development for X-Plane 11.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Arrives at Southend Airport
Scenery developer, Pilot Plus has released EGMC London Southend Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Sydney for Microsoft Flight Simulator Out Now
FlyTampa has released Sydney Kingsford Smith (YSSY) Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
