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Historic
Unique German helicopter restoration nearly ready after 25 years
Sole surviving Flettner Fl 282 approaches completion at Midland Air Museum
Lancaster stars at poppy appeal launch
The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre’s Avro Lancaster was the centrepiece of the annual launch
Aeroplane Database: de Havilland's elegant DH114 Heron
An in-depth look at one of the smallest four-engined airliners
New Battle of Britain database launched
The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust has launched a comprehensive database offering academics, authors and researchers fresh opportunities to find detailed information on The Few
Military
How are new technologies enhancing maritime patrol capabilities?
Dominating the high seas has always been a key air power mission. In the 21st century new technologies and techniques are transforming how maritime patrol aircraft do their work. Tim Ripley looks at recent developments in this key air power domain
Egyptian MiG-29s feared to be destroyed as Sudan slides into war
A number of Egyptian Air Force MiG-29M/M2 Fulcrum fighters are believed to have been damaged or destroyed in Sudan after fighting erupted between government forces and a powerful militia on April 15
Final ex-RAF Sentinel R1 departs Waddington
The fifth and final ex-RAF Raytheon Sentinel R1 battlefield surveillance aircraft departed RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, UK, on March 21 – almost two years after the platform was withdrawn from operational service and sold as second-hand assets to an unconfirmed US end customer
Commercial
CROYDON: Rivalry at London’s ‘first’ hub airport
Competition, comfort and co-operation became bywords for Croydon-connected carriers as they vied for speed records, new standards in flight experiences and even teamed up on popular routes as we discover in the fourth of our six weekly forays into the hub’s history
IN PICTURES: Snapshot of historic Croydon Airport
Readers who picked up a copy of the 100th and final issue of Airports of the World magazine will have enjoyed David Ransted’s definitive, double-length feature celebrating Croydon Airport, the UK’s first major international hub. Here, we share some of the incredible archive imagery used to illustrate the article...
The ultimate Queen's Jubilee aviation quiz!
It's time for a right royal test of your aviation knowledge. From Her Majesty's first transatlantic flight to famous airport terminals, we're celebrating the Platinum Jubilee with this rather regal quiz!
Cornwall Airport Newquay aims for the stars
This summer heralds the UK’s first sovereign satellite launch – a partnership between Spaceport Cornwall and Virgin Orbit – as Robin Evans explains
Taking-off with Lufthansa Group's Eurowings Discover
Eurowings Discover is the latest Lufthansa spin-off, trying to cash in on the rising return of leisure travel and bring innovation to the legacy group, reports Andreas Spaeth
Flight Simulation
IPACS’ Aerofly FS 4 review
Unlike the previous versions, Aerofly FS 4 features many more scenery areas as standard, covering the US and the whole of Europe as well as a generous selection of aircraft. We take a closer look at the latest version of this innovative flight simulator.
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update X: USA
In this review, we go back to the USA and discover what the latest World Update from Microsoft has to offer.
FlyTampa Corfu for Microsoft Flight Simulator review
We explore FlyTampa’s latest airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator, featuring Corfu Island and the airport.
