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Historic
MiG-25 killer F-15C joins museum
The New England Air Museum has received a recently-retired US Air Force F-15C Eagle as the 104th Fighter Wing/Massachusetts Air National Guard prepares to transition to the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II.
Jaguar Back at Coltishall
The RAF Coltishall Heritage Centre has received a SEPECAT Jaguar, bringing an example of the aircraft back to the station where they operated between 1974 and 2006.
Jaguar arrives at Montrose Museum
A former Royal Air Force Jaguar GR.1 is the latest exhibit at the Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre in Scotland.
Aviation News September 2024
September 2024 issue of Aviation News in page-turning format bids farewell to the Phantom on its cover as F-4s bow out after 55 years of South Korean service
Military
RAF F-35s on QRA in Iceland
The Royal Air Force’s F-35B Lightning is currently holding NATO Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) in Iceland.
Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 insights
Efforts to prepare the US Air Force for future high-end conflict continued with the latest iteration of Exercise Bamboo Eagle held between August 2-10, 2024.
Israeli F-15IA sale approved
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of F-15IA and F-15I+ aircraft and related equipment.
Commercial
AIR International September 2024
September 2024 issue of AIR International in page-turning format features one of the stars of Farnborough International Airshow 2024 - a new look Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) full-scale concept model.
Emirates fined by US DOT
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Emirates $1.8m for operating flights carrying the JetBlue Airways designator code in regions in which a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight prohibition was in effect for US operators.
United Airlines offers passengers live weather maps
United Airlines now sends passengers live weather radar maps when flights are delayed by inclement conditions.
One Air – the UK’s last Boeing 747 operator
Chris Smith met One Air chief operating officer Chris Hope, to learn more about the new British cargo airline, and last remaining UK-based Boeing 747 operator
Flight Simulation
Flying freight in Microsoft Flight Simulator
In this feature, we explore flying freight and the various options available for creating realistic cargo flights using the Airbus A320, Headwind Simulations’ A339x and the ATR-72 in Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Highland Bush Strips Pack 2 released
Orbx has announced PNG Highland Bush Strips Pack 2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
City Update 06: Southwest Germany now available
The latest City Update for Microsoft Flight Simulator focuses on the Southwest German state of Baden-Württemberg.
