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Historic
The life of an aviation enthusiast
This week's MyPast feature comes from James Barber, who was brought up surrounded by the RAF and ended up custodian of a USAAF control tower
FlyPast Podcast Episode 4
It's 80 years since the first flight of the Avro Lancaster, so no prizes for guessing what the team are talking about this week...
Striding into the New Year with the Lancaster Challenge
Registration now for the virtual Lancaster Challenge is now open. Challenge finishes on 17 May 2021
Historic Aviation homeschooling help!
Are you trying to teach young children at home while juggling work? We feel your pain! That's why we've put together a few little historic aviation tasks to keep the kids occupied while you try to get some work done...
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 92
Welcome to the 92nd Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Precision timing: Exploring smart bomb technologies
The use of air-to-ground missiles is becoming increasingly difficult as trends in the proliferation of modern integrated air defence systems and layered defences present greater challenges for their successful deployment
First two Swiss AF Hermes 900s delivered
Switzerland's arms procurement agency, armasuisse, announced on April 29 that the Swiss Air Force has taken delivery of the first two Elbit Hermes 900 HFE UAVs of the Aufklärungsdrohnensystems (ADS 15 – Reconnaissance Drone System) at Emmen Air Base, Switzerland.
Commercial
Airbus A220 VIP? Here’s What One Could Look Like
If you’ve got a spare $100m and don’t know what to do with it, a new Airbus A220 VIP concept has been created which could give you something to splash the cash on.
Manchester Trials Pre-booked Security Slots
A new system which will allow passengers to pre-book a security slot is being trialled for the first time at Manchester Airport.
Finnair to Introduce Premium Economy
Finnair has confirmed it will be introducing a new premium economy cabin on its long-haul services. The Helsinki-based firm says the new cabin will feature “highly customised designs” and “provide customers with increased space and comfort along with an enhanced service offering”.
Court Line: Colourful Holiday Airline
Court Line Aviation was unlike any other airline seen in Britain...
Flight Simulation
Key West for X-Plane
The latest US airport to be released by Orbx is KEYW Key West International Airport for X-Plane 11.
Brussels Version 2 Available
Airport developer, JustSim has announced - EBBR - Brussels Airport V2 for Prepar3D version 4 is out now.