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Historic
D-Day Squadron hopes to undertake 2024 tour
The proposed return follows a historic North Atlantic crossing in 2019 and it’s seeking funding to make it happen
Dambusters in depth: The history of 617 Squadron
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters famous raid, in the May 2013 issue of FlyPast, Andrew Thomas examined the heritage of 617 Squadron – arguably the most famous RAF unit of them all
EXCLUSIVE! How the last of 'the Few's' Hurricane will fly again
Hawker Restorations is known for its Hurricanes, with eight projects completed and a ninth now well under way — no less than the aeroplane last flown by the man who is the sole remaining member of ‘the Few’
French Cub receives a US Navy makeover
Piper J-3C-65 Cub F-GHLQ has recently been presented in new colours
New home sought for combat veteran P-40 project
A significant Curtiss P-40N project is available to purchase in Melbourne, Australia
Military
How Ukraine's venerable Su-24 fleet continues to be a thorn in Russia's side
The Ukrainian Air Force’s heavyweight Su-24 Fencer continues to be a burden to Russia’s war effort, moreso after it began employing Western air-launched cruise missiles earlier this year, as Vladimir Trendafilovski investigates
Kyrgyzstan receives additional Mi-17V-5 Hip transport helicopters
The Kyrgyz Air Force has recently received a new Mi-17V-5 Hip-H tactical transport helicopter from Russia’s state-owned defence export/import company, Rosoboronexport
Commercial
British Airways reveals new African partner
British Airways has confirmed a new partnership with a major regional player in Southern Africa. The agreement between BA and Airlink was announced on February 8 and is aimed at improving connectivity across the carrier’s respective networks.
Shorts 330, Sherpa and 360 – what made them successful?
While they didn’t win many beauty prizes, the Shorts 330, Sherpa and 360 were one of the most successful British-built turboprop families of all time. Stephen Skinner chronicles their design, development and ultimate demise
Are airlines back on schedule after the pandemic?
Fresh from the release of its latest On-Time Performance review, Cirium scrutinises how post-pandemic challenges have impacted the punctuality levels of the world’s leading airlines and airports
Has the COVID air cargo boom collapsed?
Air cargo was one of the success stories of the pandemic, but has the shine worn off? David Willis looks at the latest trends and challenges
Flight Simulation
Blackbird Simulations releases Beale AFB
Blackbird Simulations has released its first airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator, Beale Air Force Base.
DCS: MiG-17F in development
Eagle Dynamics has announced the latest aircraft in development for DCS World is based on the MiG-17F.
BN-2B Islander upgraded to X-Plane 12
Nimbus Simulation has upgraded its BN-2B Islander to be compatible with X-Plane 12.