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Military
Norway selects MH-60R Seahawk to partially replace NH90 fleet
Norway has announced plans to acquire six Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission utility helicopters to replace some of its now-retired fleet of NHIndustries NH90 rotorcraft, which were withdrawn from operational use in June 2022
What would an air war between China, Taiwan and the US look like?
Simulations of a war between the US and China find that air-to-air combat is unlikely. CAJ examines the role aircraft will play in the fight for Taiwan
Russian Su-27 collides with USAF Reaper drone over Black Sea
A USAF MQ-9A Reaper was destroyed after it was intercepted by two Russian Aerospace Forces (RuAF) Sukhoi Su-27 Flankers during a routine intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) patrol in international airspace over the Black Sea on March 14.
UK and Germany conduct NATO’s first joint Baltic Air Policing interception
Eurofighter Typhoons from the RAF and Luftwaffe have been scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft off the coast of Estonia in the first ever dual force operation as part of Operation Azitoze
Indian Tejas and MiG-29K fighters land on INS Vikrant for the first time
The Indian Navy has recently marked a major milestone in the extensive aviation trials currently being conducted by the service’s first indigenously designed, developed and manufactured aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant (R11), after Indian Naval Test Pilots landed two different fighter types on the vessel for the first time
Commercial
How to become an aircraft engineer: your ultimate guide
The maintenance of aircraft is a huge industry in its own right and offers careers that can lead to the top levels of airlines. Here, some of those involved provide key guidance on how to proceed
Inside Harbour Air’s challenging fleet electrification project
In this picturesque corner of British Columbia, a quiet revolution is taking place. Lee Cross reports on the ups and downs of Harbour Air Seaplanes’ long-running ambition to electrify its fleet
Emirates unveil refreshed livery
Emirates has unveiled its new livery to adorn its fleet, marking the third iteration of the carrier’s livery since 1985.
Historic
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
Biggin Hill Spitfire Company to offer flights from Kemble
FlyaSpitfire.com, a company that offers flights in Spitfires, has announced that it will operate from Cotswold Airport in Kemble starting this summer.
Spitfire mid-air collision prevented by ‘providence’, report finds
“It is hard to judge after an intense moment, but it seemed very close, between 50 and 100ft above, but I believe closer to 50ft”. This was how the pilot of an EV97 light aircraft described a near miss with a Spitfire IX close to the Isle of Wight last year.
Flight Simulation
New Greek destination for MSFS
Scenery developer, JustSim has released a new version of Rhodes Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Texan II X-Plane 12 ready
AOA Simulations has announced the T-6A Texan II is now available for X-Plane 12. The project has been in development for more than three years, and according to AOA is its most detailed model to date.
Bern Airport released
Orbx has announced LSZB Bern Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
