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Yeager Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Orbx has announced KCRW West Virginia International Yeager Airport is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
D-Day Douglas C-47A for Boscombe Down Aviation Collection
In mid-March 2022, the Boscombe Down Aviation Collection (BDAC) at Old Sarum in Salisbury took delivery of the surviving nose section of Douglas C-47A-25-DK 42-93510.
Battle of Antonov Airport: Analysis of the Attack
Babak Taghvee provides analysis on the Battle of Antonov Airport, which resulted in the loss of one of the most iconic aircraft to ever grace the skies, the Antonov An-225 Mriya
Car maker Opel’s 1929 publicity stunt to fly world’s first rocket-powered aircraft
In 1929 a German car manufacturer, a brilliant aircraft designer and a rocket pioneer together created and flew the world’s first rocket-powered aircraft
Flight Sim Coach
Flight Simulation's link to training is as old as the hobby itself. With more advanced simulators being released, we now have an unprecedented opportunity to use our simulators to replicate what we can do in the real world. Enter Flight Sim Coach, a new organisation that offers assistance from certified instructors to real and virtual pilots.
Orbx's Mackay and Adelaide Airports
In this article, we review two of its latest additions from Orbx: Mackay Airport (YBMK), located within the city that bears its name and Adelaide Airport (YPAD) on Australia’s southern coast.
AirX uses bizjet on Ukraine aid mission
From WhatsApp to warzone: Airliner World visited AirX’s Stansted base for anything but your average bizjet charter
Why has Russia failed to gain air superiority over Ukraine?
Despite having greater numbers and more technologically advanced platforms, Russia has failed to achieve air superiority over Ukraine after more than four weeks of conflict. We explain where they went wrong
Why this biz jet endured -37c in Canada
The road (or runway) to aircraft certification is a challenging one! Learn why this biz jet had to endure a deep freeze trial in the far north of Canada
TAP A320 thrust reverser deploys during go-around
Danish investigators have opened an inquiry into an inadvertent thrust reverser deployment during a go-around involving a TAP Air Portugal Airbus A320.
The Snark: a peculiar aircraft that baffled experts
He might be one of the most important names in aeronautical development of whom you’ve never heard, but Dr Norman de Bruyne deserves his place in the history books — not least for a light aeroplane that confounded supposedly expert opinion
The secretive role of USAF's E-11A
Lurking in the shadows of secrecy, the E-11A is perhaps the most vital relay and gateway platform in the USAF’s order of battle. Tom Kaminski examines the role of Bombardier’s Battlefield Airborne Communications Node
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 89
Welcome to the 89th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
2022: The aviation recovery and its challenges
We digest the latest insights on the opportunities and possible pitfalls surrounding 2022’s commercial aviation rebound
French Transall bows out with farewell tour
Wearing a unique commemorative scheme, the French Air Force’s C-160 Transall R-212/64-GL has undertaken a farewell tour to mark the retirement of the type from service.
Scaled Composites Stratolaunch: how it works and why it exists
Six engines. Twin fuselages. A launch platform for hypersonic vehicles. Mark Broadbent reports on the unique Stratolaunch Carrier Aircraft
How a pricey restaurant bill led an actor to start an airline with a Dragon Rapide
The very fine restoration of a de Havilland Dragon Rapide also resurrected a British airline name from the past. We tracked down the man who ran the original Scillonia Airways, and talked to one of the leading lights in the modern operation of the same name
ANALYSIS: What is the current status of the Ukrainian Air Force?
As the war between Russia and Ukraine presses on through a second month, Vladimir Trendafilovski examines the status of a Ukrainian Air Force that has defied the odds to defend its skies and dealt hard-hitting blows to its invaders
Emirates reveals return to another London airport
Responding to “sustained demand for international travel”, Gulf giant Emirates is billed to return to another London gateway this summer. Find out which one this is, how many airports Emirates plans to serve the UK capital this year, and more, by reading ahead!
Curtiss P-40N Warhawk restoration projects offered for sale
In a deal brokered by US-based Courtesy Aircraft Sales, a pair of Curtiss P-40N Warhawk restoration projects are available to purchase
Flying Germany’s incredible V/STOL Dornier Do 31 airlifter
German jet innovation resumed post-war, and with a vengeance. The Dornier Do 31 V/STOL transport was a remarkable achievement — we talked to the test pilot who was instrumental in this ground-breaking project
Royal Norwegian Air Force and the F-16: the complete story
The Royal Norwegian Air Force has bade farewell to the Lockheed Martin F-16 after more than 40 years of pivotal service defending the Scandinavian country and serving NATO’s air-policing system. Paulo Mata reports
QUIZ: UK aviation history: 1972-2022!
This month the UK's Civil Aviation Authority celebrates its 50th anniversary. To mark the milestone, we've a special quiz to test your knowledge of events which shaped the organisation from the past five decades. Good luck!
Boeing 777-8F vs Airbus A350F: Comparing the next-gen freighters
New twin-engine cargo airliners are on their way, as the recently launched A350F and 777-8F freighters go head-to-head for orders. Mark Broadbent reports
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