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Historic
Spitfire missions of Rhodesian-manned 266 Squadron
From a special Key Publishing magazine on the Spitfire, Andrew Thomas outlines the exploits of the Rhodesian-manned 266 Squadron
Historic Aviation Quiz: The Spitfire Mk.I
With August 4, 2023 marking the 85th anniversary of the Spitfire Mk.I entering Royal Air Force service, we dedicate this week’s quiz to a type that combined elegance, speed, lethality and maneuverability and opened the chapter for what is regarded one of – if not – the most iconic aircraft in aviation history…
Ex-Thunder City Lightning returns to UK — in 'kit' form!
F6 arrives at Binbrook as birthday present for legendary ex-Lightning unit boss
How do you become a Shuttleworth Collection pilot?
Flying for Shuttleworth is a privileged position, and it involves the training and preparation to match. New Aeroplane columnist Richard Crockett tells us how it started for him
Leading German warbird collection sold
Hangar 10 fleet and facilities at Heringsdorf find new custodian
Military
WIN! 1 of 2 TQS Mission Packs Worth £449.99
Our friends at Thrustmaster are offering Air Forces Monthly and Combat Aircraft Journal
readers the chance to win 1 of 2 Throttle Quadrant System Mission Packs!
ADEX 2023: Korean Air readies MALE UAV for production
The Aerospace Business Division of Korean Air showed its new MALE UAV – known variously as the MUAV and later the KUS-FS – at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2023 in South Korea from October 17-22
Commercial
Planespotting highlights from the King's coronation
Earlier this month, hundreds of world leaders descended on London for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. We bring you a some of the more interesting aircraft movements from the weekend…
How are sanctions against Russia impacting the aviation industry?
Legal experts Daniel Powell and Leigh Crestohl assess the ongoing impact of sanctions against Russia on the aviation industry including lessors, manufacturers and insurers
The Ultimate Airline Logo Quiz (Part Two)
Welcome to part two of our Ultimate Airline Logos quiz!
After last week's 'airlines of yesteryear' theme, this time we bring you a mixture of (potentially) lesser known, unusual, and downright obscure passenger and cargo carriers plying their trade somewhere in the world today.
Best of luck!
Flight Simulation
Milford Sound for MSFS now available
NZA Simulations has released Milford Sound for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Brest-Bretagne for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Pilot Experience Sim has announced that Brest-Bretagne for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Mytilene Int Airport for MSFS
MXI Design has released Mytilene International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
