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Historic
Spitfire versatility: three pilots’ diverse combat experiences
Through the experiences of a trio of pilots, Air Cdre Graham Pitchfork highlighted the versatility of an amazing fighter in the February 2013 issue of FlyPast
Navy Wings to re-engine Sea Fury
Single-seat FB11 may return to flight as early as next year with Pratt & Whitney engine
How Israel made an air-dropping transport out of the Boeing 377
Needing to air-drop supplies to British mercenaries in Yemen, the Israeli Air Force set about having some veteran Boeing 377 Stratocruisers converted — and an unusual operating concept
Warbird pilot Brian Smith's Spitfire love affair
The world’s most illustrious airworthy Spitfire, the Old Flying Machine Company’s MkIX MH434, is 80 this year. To mark the occasion, one of its pilots reflects on his privileged association with this outstanding warbird — and the Hanna family
American Spitfires – a lesser-known story
In the September 2012 issue of Aviation News Jonathan Garraway and Andrew Thomas assessed the often overlooked use of the Spitfire by the US military during World War Two.
Military
Wagner troops believed killed in Mali crash
The Mali Air Force lost its sole Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft (TZ-98T) in a fatal accident after overrunning the runway at Gao International Airport in Mali on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
How a botched intercept downed an ANG F-16
An executive summary of the US Air Force Accident Investigation report into the loss of an Oklahoma Air National Guard F-16CM on March 23, 2022.
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 164
Welcome to the 164th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Commercial
Meet MYAirline: the carrier taking on AirAsia in its back yard
At first glance, starting a new airline during the height of a global pandemic does not seem like the best idea, and doing so in the back yard of Asia’s biggest low-cost carrier even less so. And yet, this is exactly what industry veteran Rayner Teo and entrepreneur Dato Goh Hwan Hua did. Dirk Grothe ventured to Kuala Lumpur to get the inside track on Malaysia’s newest player, MYAirline
The Ultimate Cargo Airlines Logo Quiz
And now, as they say, for something completely different. 10 logos again this week for you to guess – but they’re all cargo airlines. Are they current? Are they defunct? That’s for you to work out. How will you do?
The incredible Boeing BBJ 777-9 cabin concept 'fit for a king'
Lufthansa Technik’s VVIP Boeing BBJ (or Boeing Business Jet) 777-9 concept is aimed squarely at the Middle East, as Ian Harbison discovers
London Gatwick Airport submits plans for dual runway operations
London Gatwick has submitted an application – known as a Development Consent Order (DCO) – to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS), outlining its ambition to bring the airport’s existing Northern Runway into routine use alongside its main runway.
Flight Simulation
A History of Military Flight Simulation – Part 2
In this feature, we continue to trace the history of early combat flight simulators during the 1990s and discover how Falcon 3.0 heralded a new generation in simulation technology.
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.
