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Historic
Do you know the story of ‘Frances Dell’?
Highly polished Mustang ‘Frances Dell’ was the star attraction at a German airfield this summer. Darren Harbar caught up with its new owner and uncovered an incredible story…
Incredible story of the world's last flying Sunderland
Edward Hulton knew he was chucking money down the drain in keeping Short Sunderland G-BJHS flying, but he wasn’t about to throw away his dream. Thirty years after it left for the States, the archives of its former captain, Ken Emmott, offer some wonderful memories
Was the TSR.2 a political disaster?
In March 2000, former TSR.2 chief test pilot Roland ‘Bee’ Beamont aired his eye-opening views on the project – and pulled no punches! FlyPast shares some of his opinions and recollections
Historic Aviation Quiz: The de Havilland Comet
When de Havilland’s elegant Comet took to the skies for the first time, it heralded a new age – jet travel. With July 27, 2023 marking the 74th anniversary of that first flight, we dedicate this week’s quiz to the type that made the already shirking world even smaller…
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 169
Welcome to the 169th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Sweden open to sending Gripens to Ukraine after joining NATO
On October 6, Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson announced that a transfer of JAS 39C/D Gripen multi-role fighters to Ukraine could be on the cards, although “domestic security reasons” mean that any such transfer “would be conditional on Sweden first becoming a member of NATO,” and thus covered by NATO’s collective defence commitments
Spanish Navy receives first H135 P3H ‘Nival’ helicopter from Airbus
Airbus Helicopters delivered the first of seven H135 P3H ‘Nival’ light utility helicopters to the Spanish Navy on October 26, marking a key milestone for the service as it continues in its push to modernise its rotary-wing capabilities
Commercial
Deutsche Aircraft reveals D328eco launch customer
Deutsche Aircraft has signed a deal for the delivery of five D328eco aircraft.
BREAKING: Jet2 set to open new UK base
UK leisure airline Jet2 is set to open its 11th UK base next summer.
The incredible evolution of in-flight entertainment
From its origins as a single projector playing to a handful of passengers, inflight entertainment has evolved to become a staple of our inflight experience. Alex Preston looks at how airlines have been keeping us amused over the years
Will the recent business jet sales boom continue?
Over the last few years, business jet manufacturers have seen their order books grow. This year will determine whether the upswing continues or if the industry’s challenges limit growth. David Willis reviews the current state of the business jet sector and looks at some of the aircraft under development
Cargolux 747 shears undercarriage after emergency landing
The aircraft was in the process of making an emergency landing at the time
Flight Simulation
X-Plane touches down in London City
Orbx has announced EGLC London City Airport for X-Plane 12 is out now.
Paine Field for MSFS released
Drzewiecki Design has released KPAE Paine Field for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Orbx releases Idaho's Deadly 3 for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Developed by Milo Taylor, Idaho's Deadly 3 consists of three challenging airstrips: Dewey Moore, Simonds and Vines, set in the Idaho backcountry.
