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Historic
They didn't know what was a V1 attack and what wasn't...
This week, MyPast spoke to Brian, a keen aviator with a lengthy past dating back to his mothers' war days
FlyPast Podcast Episode 1
In Episode 1, FlyPast Editor Chris, Key.Aero editor Hans and Assistant Editor Tara discuss their aviation heroes, favourite historic aeroplanes, and what it's like to fly in a Spitfire...
The woman who helped make the Hurricane
Meet Elizabeth ‘Elsie’ MacGill, the woman who battled sexism and polio in order to become an engineer, businesswoman… and the first female aviation engineer in the world
Chuck Yeager, 1923 – 2020
The pioneering US test pilot, the first person to break the sound barrier, has died aged 97.
Military
USAF opts for E-7 as E-3 AWACS replacement
The US Air Force has decided to replace a portion of its E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System fleet with the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft, with a contract award planned in fiscal year 2023
Unit report: On patrol with Portugal's P-3C fleet
The Portuguese Air Force’s P-3C maritime patrol aircraft is the workhorse of the country’s search and rescue and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, an adaptable platform that can be rapidly configured for each mission set
Exercise Iniochos at Andravida Air Base
While most of the world was watching events unfold in Ukraine, the Hellenic Air Force was hosting Exercise Iniochos at Andravida Air Base. Combat Aircraft Journal was there
Commercial
Heathrow picks Vanderlande as its strategic baggage partner in 10-year deal
Vanderlande has been formally selected as Heathrow Airport’s...
Western Sydney welcomes Metro rail connection
The Australian and New South Wales governments have announced...
LEED Gold status for Istanbul iGA
The new Istanbul Airport terminal, which was declared fully operational...
Flight Simulation
TrueEarth Great Britain SP1 Released
Orbx has released Service Pack 1 for TrueEarth Great Britain for Prepar3D version 4.
Introducing the Milviz MD 530F PBR for P3DV4
MilViz has released an upgraded version of the MD 530F equipped with PBR textures exclusively for Prepar3D version 4.
Helix Ready for Lift-Off
Nemeth Design has released the Russian-built Kamov KA-32A Helix for FSX and Prepar3D version 4.5+.
