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Historic
Aero Legends expands to Compton Abbas
The historic aircraft operator has announced it will be enlarging its operation
The fascinating story of BBMF Hurricane PZ865 ‘The Last of the Many’
Daniel Ford charts the colours of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s PZ865
Flying a unique survivor: the Avro 626
Avro 626 NZ203: survivor of the pre-war Royal New Zealand Air Force, and the sole example of its kind in the world. Just one pilot can still claim any experience on this delightful biplane, thanks to its brief post-restoration flying career nearly 40 years ago
Caesar Hull: The Hurricane ‘Wizard’
In the February 2010 issue of FlyPast, Norman Franks looked at the remarkable flying career of Rhodesian-born Caesar Hull
Fearsome Finnish: When Hawker Hurricanes fought the USSR
In the October 2014 issue of FlyPast, Kari Stenman described Finland’s use of the Hawker Hurricane – and spoke to the owner of a then freshly restored example flying in Finnish colours
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 148
Welcome to the 148th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Why has Poland ordered the KAI T-50 Golden Eagle?
Jon Lake looks at Korean Aerospace Industries T-50 Golden Eagle and its many derivatives. It has been very popular in recent years with Asian customers, but the programme recently received a big boost when Poland ordered 48.
Behind the scenes of Gripen air-to-air refuelling certification
AirForces Monthly was invited to witness an air-to-air refuelling certification process for the JAS 39C/D Gripen. Björn Rüdén joined the trials over the Baltic Sea
Commercial
Why the A330 is Airbus' most delivered widebody
Mark Broadbent and Mark Ayton detail the popularity of the legacy Airbus A330 family, reflected by a large operator base and continued investments to keep them fresh.
NASA's Space Launch System - what next?
NASA’s Space Launch System will be the most powerful rocket ever, but where do the latest setbacks leave the mission?
The story behind the massive Antonov An-124
Named Ruslan by the Russians and Ukrainians and Condor by NATO, the Antonov An-124 is the world’s heaviest series-made military transport aircraft as well as being used by a number of civilian companies. In the March 2016 issue of Aviation News, Piotr Butowski profiled this giant heavy hauler
The Great British Holiday Airline Quiz!
As millions of us jet off for our annual break, what better time to celebrate some of the famous airlines which were once holiday favourites? From first flights to forgotten liveries, this week's quiz will certainly make you sweat!
Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator arrives in Prague
The latest destination from Tailstrike Designs is Prague Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Doha Hamad Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
MXI Design has announced OTHH Doha Hamad International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Microsoft Flight Simulator touches down in Juneau
Northern Sky Studio has announced PAJN Juneau International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
