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Historic
Onboard a B-52 during NATO fighter interceptions
Aviation journalist Malcolm English recalls the privilege of flying with a Stratofortress crew during NATO fighter interceptions in November 1980.
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
Military
Is Iran's 33-year search for an advanced jet trainer finally over?
The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force has spent the past 33 years searching for an advanced jet trainer. Is it now on the cusp of a breakthrough? Babak Taghvaee reports
Cyprus set to receive first H145Ms this summer
As Cyprus moves to replace its now-retired fleet of Soviet-era Mil Mi-35P Hind-F gunships, it has been revealed that the nation will receive the first of an initial batch of six H145M rotorcraft from Airbus Helicopters this summer, after the transfer was recently given the green light by the German government
Massive NATO air exercise details revealed
NATO’s largest ever aircraft deployment exercise is set to take place in June this year involving more than 200 aircraft
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
FlightSimExpo 2023 Announced
Flight Simulation Association (FSA) has announced the date and location of the next FlightSimExpo event.
New Greek Destination for Microsoft Flight Simulator
MXI Design has released LGTS Thessaloniki Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Stick & Rudder Studios Releases X-KeyPad 1.5
X-KeyPad enables you to create virtual keyboards with configurable keys and labels that can interact with and display data from X-Plane 11 and 12.
