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Historic
GAF Jindivik being transferred to Newark Air Museum
Despite the Newark Air Museum being closed due to the latest Covid-19 Lockdown and the museum staff being furloughed, work behind the scenes has continued...
A Polish-born pilot’s World War Two story
This week’s MyPast tells the story of Kajestan Ignatowski, a Polish-born pilot who made his way to Britain in the Second World War
FlyPast Podcast Episode 8
In Episode 8 the team chat to David Duker, founder of the Tally Ho Project, about the Battle of Britain, his afternoon reminiscing with John Hemingway, and how he became friends with Bill Green...
Military
Japan flies first series production UH-2
Japanese manufacturer Subaru announced on May 20 that it had carried out the maiden flight of the first series production UH-2 multi-purpose helicopter destined for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) service.
Record contract awarded to prepare Tyndall AFB for F-35 operations
The US Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a record development contract to prepare Tyndall AFB for F-35 operations, with the site being heavily damaged by Hurricane Michael in 2018
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 94
Welcome to the 94th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Commercial
How Long Are All the UK’s Runways Combined?
Have you ever wondered what the combined length of all the UK’s commercial airports runways is? We have. That’s why we dug out the calculator and did the maths. And the answer is: very long…
Boeing Confirms End to 747 Production and Delays 777X to 2022
American aerospace giant Boeing will end the production of the iconic 747 – as part of a series of changes its making as losses continue to mount due, in part to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The future of commercial flight (at an altitude of 317,000ft)
Watch incredible footage inside the cabin of Virgin Galactic, where passengers can literally watch the world go by... at 2,485mph
Here’s Where Your Money Goes When You Book a Flight
Fuel, crew, airport charges and even aircraft maintenance: here’s the breakdown of your airline ticket.
Airports That Don’t Exist Anymore
From housing developments to business parks, many airports all over the world have been closed and repurposed as something entirely different. Here’s eight examples you might not have heard of.
Flight Simulation
New Turkish Destination for X-Plane
JustSim has announced Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport for X-Plane-11 is out.
Prepar3D Touches Down in Islamabad
The latest destination avaialble on simMarket is Islamabad International Airport for Prepar3D version 4.
Paris-Ile de France for Aerofly FS 2
VFR France has released its first Aerofly FS 2 add-on - Paris-Ile de France VFR.