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Historic
TOPGUN - The early years
Marcelo Ribeiro marked the 50th anniversary of the US Navy’s iconic dissimilar air combat training squadron – TOPGUN – in 2019 by exploring its formative years
Lufthansa’s early Boeing 727 operations
Lufthansa was the first airline in Europe to fly the Boeing 727 and ‘The Aeroplane and Commercial Aviation News’ December 31, 1964 issue looked at the type’s first seven months of operations with the German carrier
Investigators find cause of Navy Wings Sea Fury crash
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has concluded its inquiry into a crash of a Hawker Sea Fury T Mk 20.
De Havilland's ten greatest aircraft: do you agree?
Steve Beebee attempts the impossible – picking out the ten greatest aircraft from the immortal de Havilland stable
Military
Czech Air Force receives final upgraded L-159 ALCA
Aero Vodochody announced on January 19 that the last of 16 single-seat L-159 ALCA to undergo the planned prescribed periodic work after 16 years of operation (PP16) overhaul has been returned to operational Czech Air Force service
First flight for C-27J Spartan in Slovenian colours
The first and only C-27J Spartan tactical transport currently on order for the Slovenian Air Force was spotted in its operational colours for the first time as it carried out a test flight from Leonardo’s production and flight test facility at Turin-Caselle Airport in northern Italy on January 12
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 129
Welcome to the 129th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Commercial
Pipistrel Aircraft's grand designs
Pipistrel Aircraft of Slovenia is determined to take its tech global, not least the ground-breaking Velis Electro two-seater. Tom Batchelor reports
Breeze and the A220
Breeze Airways has unveiled the first of its 80 Airbus A220s. Chris Sloan looks at the role the type will play for the start-up
Aircraft brakes - an in-depth look
Mark Broadbent looks at the latest in brake systems, from new technologies and materials to how specialist suppliers are positioning themselves for recovery
Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator Sim Update VIII Released
Asobo Studio has released Sim Update VIII for Microsoft Flight Simulator, adding a host of new features and fixes to the simulator platform.
New Turkish Destination for MSFS
ST Simulations has released Adana Sakirpasa Airport (LTAF) for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Panama for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Orbx has announced Landmarks Panama City Pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
