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Military
UK MOD claims Russia has been using Su-57 in Ukraine conflict
The UK Ministry of Defence has claimed that the Russian Aerospace Forces have “almost certainly” been using fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 multi-role fighters in combat missions against Ukraine for at least seven months
USAF pushes forward with RC-26B Condor retirement plan
Having served as an integral part of US ANG counter-narcotics operations for the last 30 years, the USAF is now moving to accelerate the retirement of its 11-strong fleet of RC-26B Condor reconnaissance aircraft – a type the service has been pushing to divest in recent years
Why France chose the Archangel after retiring the C-160G Gabriel
When France retired its Gabriel intelligence aircraft the search began for a replacement. Thomas Withington reveals how it was decided to switch to the Dassault Falcon 8X Archangel
What are loitering aerial munitions?
Amid the many concepts that have changed the skies over the battlefield, loitering munitions have played a significant role. Peter Felstead charts their history and assesses the latest developments in aerial warfare
Mil Mi-24 and Mi-35 Hind family reviewed
Known as the world’s most numerous attack helicopter, the Mi-24/35 Hind is still in production in Russia, with a series of upgrades and continuing interest from operators. Alexander Mladenov reports
Commercial
Airbus reveals deliveries and orders for 2022
Airbus has released details showing that in 2022 it delivered 661* commercial aircraft to 84 customers, which is 8% more than in the previous year.
Air India to launch four routes from Gatwick
Air India is to start serving Gatwick Airport from March 26 this year operating 12 flights a week to four destinations using Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners.
Final Boeing 747 livery revealed as jet emerges from paint shop
The last ever Boeing 747 to be built has just been painted and was noted departing Portland International Airport in Oregon on January 10.
Historic
Aeroplane meets… Doug Rozendaal
It’s not just flying different aircraft that means a lot to this top US warbird pilot, but the people involved, too
WIN! A flight in a Hurricane
To celebrate FlyPast's 500th issue, our friends at hurricaneheritage.com are offering FlyPast readers the chance to win a flight in a Hawker Hurricane!
Restored Buchón rolled out in Germany
MeierMotors has completed restoration work on Hispano HA-1112-M1L Buchón Wk Nr.187 'Yellow 12' at its busy facility in Bremgarten
Flight Simulation
Hype Performance Group’s H145 helicopter review
Newcomer Hype Performance Group has set the flight simulation rotary world alight with its Airbus H145 helicopter. Following its early access versions, now it is available as a fully functioning product.
McCall Municipal Airport released
Orbx has announced KMYL McCall Municipal Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
FSWeekend - the primary Dutch flight sim show
After a three-year hiatus, one of the more popular flight simulation events in Europe has returned. Our roving reporter, Jessica Bannister-Pearce, travelled to the Netherlands to find out more.
