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Historic
Letters home reveal US Navy pilot's First World War exploits in the UK
It must have been quite a culture shock for US Navy pilot Benjamin Lee 2nd, moving from his homeland to first rural Cornwall and then the Humber estuary as part of his service’s contribution to the First World War’s fight against German U-boats. This talented aviator’s letters home paint a picture of life at these two outposts
Mosquito strikes in Norwegian waters
Graham Pitchfork describes the attacks of RAF Coastal Command Mosquitos in Norwegian waters during World War Two
The intense aerial attacks that sunk Hitler's battleship Tirpitz
Graham Pitchfork describes the intense efforts to neutralise the threat of the battleship Tirpitz
1967 flashback: Yak-40 insights from Yakovlev’s deputy chief designer
Yakovlev’s deputy chief designer Ye G Adler gave ‘Aeroplane’ readers of the May 3, 1967 issue detailed insights into the construction and capabilities of the new Yak-40 regional jet, which at the time was undergoing flight tests
Military
General Atomics to design DARPA’s experimental Liberty Lifter seaplane
Combat Aircraft Journal explains the teaming up of US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and General Atomics to create the Liberty Lifter
Ukraine asks Netherlands to donate outgoing F-16 fighters
Ukraine has submitted a formal request to the Netherlands calling for it to donate its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets to aid the fight against Russia
Commercial
Why airline liveries are found on non-airliners
Martin Needham compiles a fascinating snapshot of some well-known airline liveries found on smaller and often unexpected aircraft types
Cadet pilot pipeline for Norse Atlantic Airways
As long-haul start-up Norse Atlantic Airways gears up for launch in the second quarter of this year, it has “agreed to work together” with flight training provider, OSM Aviation Academy, to establish a cadet pilot programme.
Cunard's transatlantic tie-ups with Eagle and BOAC
Cunard’s near 100-year transatlantic hegemony was challenged by airships, flying boats and later jets. Panicked by the potential problems posed by planes, the ocean-crossing company courted its competitors to keep itself afloat, as Lee Cross reflects
Loganair to reintroduce Oslo links from Aberdeen
Scotland’s Aberdeen International Airport is poised for a route boost as Loganair intends to resume services to Oslo, Norway.
SmartLynx set to add Boeing 737 MAX 8's from April
In a bold move, Riga-headquarted SmartLynx Airlines has inked a deal with SMBC Aviation Capital for a pair of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Flight Simulation
Wellington for Microsoft Flight Simulator Now Available
Scenery developer Flightbeam Studio has released NZWN Wellington Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Mega Airport Brussels Out Now
Aerosoft has announced Mega Airport Brussels for Microsoft Flight Simulator has been released.
Yeager Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Orbx has announced KCRW West Virginia International Yeager Airport is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator.