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Military
US Navy Growlers in Europe
Six Boeing EA-18G Growlers from the US Naval Expeditionary Squadron VAQ-134 ‘Garudas’ were sent to Germany in March to join NATO patrols. Patrick Roegies, Ben Gorski and Jurgen van Toor assess this short but vital deployment
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 127
Welcome to the 127th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Aero Vodochody contracted to overhaul and modernize Bulgaria’s fleet of L-39ZA Albatros
Aero Vodochody has been awarded a four-year contract to upgrade and overhaul the L-39ZA Albatros fleet of the Bulgarian Air Force
Why is the USAF rapidly moving to withdraw its F-15C/D Eagles from Kadena?
Barely a month after the USAF announced that Kadena Air Base in Japan would lose its F-15C/D Eagles, they are now heading home. Combat Aircraft Journal reports
UK MOD claims Russia has been using Su-57 in Ukraine conflict
The UK Ministry of Defence has claimed that the Russian Aerospace Forces have “almost certainly” been using fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 multi-role fighters in combat missions against Ukraine for at least seven months
Commercial
Virgin Orbit reveals reason for rocket failure
Virgin Orbit has released more details about the failed Start Me Up mission which involved Boeing 747-400, N744VG (c/n 32745), named Cosmic Girl, on Monday (January 9).
Airbus reveals deliveries and orders for 2022
Airbus has released details showing that in 2022 it delivered 661* commercial aircraft to 84 customers, which is 8% more than in the previous year.
Historic
Blackburn Kangaroo: development, technical details, complete history
Designed and built as a torpedo bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, as Pete London discovers, Blackburn’s first series-production aircraft found its main niche on the civil scene.
Events calendar for RAF Museum Midlands
RAF Museum Midlands, based at Cosford in Shropshire, has announced its main events programme for the year ahead
Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator arrives in Prague
The latest destination from Tailstrike Designs is Prague Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Doha Hamad Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
MXI Design has announced OTHH Doha Hamad International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Microsoft Flight Simulator touches down in Juneau
Northern Sky Studio has announced PAJN Juneau International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
