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Historic
Historic Aviation Quiz - The Boeing 747 edition
With February 9, 2024 marking the 55th anniversary of the first flight of Boeing’s world changing 747, we dedicate this week’s Historic Aviation Quiz to the incredible ‘Jumbo Jet’…
EXCLUSIVE: Could Sywell Airshow take this year's number one spot? We speak to Richard Grace.
We speak to Richard Grace about the Sywell Airshow, taking place in June 2024
Veteran, 102, gets airborne in Spitfire
Sqn Ldr Jack Hemmings has flown as a passenger with Biggin Hill-based Fly A Spitfire
New future beckons for Spanish Falcon
A Spanish example of the Dassault Falcon looks set for a second ‘life’ as an instructional airframe
Has Amelia Earhart’s Electra been found?
South Carolina sonar specialists Deep Sea Vision may have located the final resting place of Amelia Earhart’s long-lost Lockheed 10-E Electra Special
Military
Aviation News April 2024
April 2024 issue of Aviation News in page-turning format puts the spotlight on the Polaris Program to provide a world exclusive on the fast jet fleet behind private spaceflight’s most ambitious mission
Stunning aurora over HMS Prince of Wales
Personnel embarked aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales were treated to a stunning display by the northern lights
Thailand retires PC-9 trainers after 30 years of ops
After more than 30 years of operational service, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) bid a fond farewell to its fleet of Pilatus PC-9 single-engine, tandem-seat training aircraft during a retirement ceremony at the RTAF Flying Training School at Kamphaeng Saen Air Base on February 2
Commercial
New owners for Edinburgh Airport?
Scotland's busiest airport – Edinburgh, could soon be under new ownership after New York-based Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) hired HSBC and JP Morgan banks to run an auction for its sale.
First delivery from ex-A380 assembly line
Airbus has successfully delivered its first A321neo assembled at its newest A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse.
Virgin Australia announces new Link-up
Virgin Australia has signed a new codeshare agreement with Link Airways, expanding its reach across the country by around 45%.
First Airbus for Lufthansa City Airlines
Lufthansa's newest subsidiary, City Airlines (see Airliner World January 2024), has taken delivery of the first of four Airbus A319s ahead of its launch in March.
SAS steps closer to SkyTeam with Atlanta announcement
SAS has added a new route connecting Copenhagen with Atlanta to its summer 2024 programme.
Flight Simulation
Barcelona for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Aerosoft has announced Barcelona Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Barcelona Airport for MSFS out now
MK Studios has announced that LEBL Barcelona-El Prat Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Puerto Vallarta Airport for Tower! Simulator 3 now available
The latest airport addition to Tower! Simulator 3 is MMPR Puerto Vallarta Airport in Mexico.