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Historic
Mirage pair delivered to university campus
A pair of retired Mirage F-1 series jets have been allocated to a new home in Spain
Ten Horsepower remembered 80 years on
The act of heroism and bravery of the RAF Polebrook-based crew resulted in them becoming the most decorated crew in the Eighth Air Force
Well-travelled F-16 on show in Thailand
Lockheed Martin F-16B 87-0404 has been transferred to the Don Mueang-based Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Museum in Bangkok, Thailand
Remains of lost Argentine P-2 Neptune found in Antarctica
A ceremony has been held alongside the newly discovered aircraft remains to pay tribute to the personnel that lost their lives
FlyPast April 2024
April 2024 issue of FlyPast in page-turning format, features a remarkable North American P-51D Mustang.
Military
Davis-Monthan AFB bids fond farewell to first ‘Warthog’
In line with the USAF’s plan to retire its entire fleet of A-10C Thunderbolt II close air support (CAS) aircraft within the next three-to-five years, the 355th Wing (WG) has withdrawn its first ‘Warthog’ from operational use at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona, which shares an almost 50-year history with the type
New Zealand considers axing Super Seasprite helicopter fleet
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is reportedly considering a move to axe its eight-strong fleet of SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite multi-role maritime helicopters as part of a 6.5% cut in defence spending – equivalent to NZ$150m (US$91.23m) – that has been requested by the New Zealand government
Commercial
ULTIMATE ANSETT AUSTRALIA QUIZ!
February 17 marks the anniversary of the formation of Ansett Australia in 1936. Based in Melbourne, the airline survived for 65 years before collapsing in 2001 (and then again in 2002). So this week, we test your knowledge of this iconic airline. Good luck!
Bombardier bags Challenger 3500 order
Bombardier announced on December 22, 2023, that an undisclosed customer had placed a firm order for 12 of its Challenger 3500 super mid-size business jet, with the first deliveries expected in the second half of 2025.
UK planespotting highlights for January 2024
We present a selection of images of visiting aircraft from airports around the UK. For the most part, they’re commercial jets, but almost all of them are unusual types, wearing new or unique liveries, or first visits by an airline or airliner to a particular airport.
EasyJet reopens ‘Runway’
Low-cost airline easyJet reopened its ‘Runway’ university graduate training initiative in January.
Red Wings Tupolev Tu-214 restoration
Moscow-based Red Wings Airlines has received a Tupolev Tu-214 as it looks to expand its fleet.
Flight Simulation
A beginner’s guide to flight simulation
Taking flight simulation up as a hobby can be a daunting experience. In this article, we tackle some of the challenges newcomers are likely to face by looking at the different flight simulator platforms, the hardware requirements and the controllers needed to get off the ground.
Dune expansion pack for MSFS released
The Microsoft Flight Simulator team has announced the Dune expansion pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available as a free download.
Nice Cote D'azur Airport - NG Series for MSFS
JustSim has released a new product line dubbed the NG Series, offering highly realistic and detailed models of airports and the surrounding areas.