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Historic
Privately owned MiG-23 crashes in Michigan
Two crew members eject successfully as ex-Czech Air Force jet comes down near Willow Run Airport
Firefly returns to Duxford after more than 20 years
IWM’s early example of Fairey carrier fighter comes back from Fleet Air Arm Museum loan
Was the 1912 Military Aeroplane Competition a pointless exercise?
The 1912 Military Aeroplane Competition sought to find the best flying machine for British Army needs. But when the contenders gathered on Salisbury Plain, the futility of the endeavour became clear
Manston museum to host open cockpit weekend
Classic British military aircraft to be available for close-up inspection on 9-10 September
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 171
Welcome to the 171st Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Ukrainian Su-24s destroy Russian corvette in Crimean shipyard strike
Late in the afternoon of November 4, the Ukrainian Air Force-operated Su-24M Fencer-Ds equipped with UK/French-supplied Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG air-launched cruise missiles struck yet another blow against a high-value target in the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula
US Navy clears Super Hornet fleet to wield StormBreaker
In what is a major development milestone, the US Navy has now cleared its frontline F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fleet to carry and deliver the Raytheon GBU-53/B StormBreaker – formally known as the Small Diameter Bomb Increment II (SDB II) – operationally
Commercial
Another Airbus order for flynas
The Saudi low-cost carrier signs a follow-on deal with the European manufacturer
Record-breaking deal for IndiGo
The Indian budget carrier places what Airbus dubs “the biggest single purchase agreement in the history of commercial aviation”
The Ultimate Paris Air Show Quiz
With the Paris Air Show kicking off next week, we’re going to test your knowledge of the iconic show. So here are 10 questions to whet your appetites for the week ahead!
Paris Air Show 2023 full aircraft list – Static and flying
A full list of the aircraft due to attend the Paris Air Show next week (June 19-25) including details of when they'll be there and whether they will take to the air for a flight demonstration.
FAA to require “secondary flight deck barrier” on airliners
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will require the installation of a physical secondary barrier to the flight deck on new commercial aircraft.
Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator - Sim Update 13 released
The Microsoft Flight Simulator team has announced Sim Update 13 is now available, adding a host of fixes and new features.
Sunset Strip for Microsoft Flight Simulator
The latest destination from //42 is Sunset Strip for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Wickenby Airfield for MSFS out now
Nestled on the edge of Lincolnshire’s fens, Wickenby Airfield is a hub for general aviation, flying clubs and vintage aircraft enthusiasts. It also hosts various fly-in events, airshows and flight experiences.
