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Historic
How did the first Lympne Trials influence aviation?
The inaugural edition of the Lympne light aeroplane trials took place 100 years ago — and didn’t exactly swing a lamp over the future. How did the correspondents of the time view it?
Return to action for Griffon-powered Spitfire
Spitfire FR.XIV will feature at IWM Duxford exhibition later this month
St Athan museum rescues Varsity and buys Provost
Post-war RAF trainers to find new home in south Wales
Historic Aviation Quiz - Eighth Air Force
With Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks’ hugely anticipated TV Series, 'Masters of the Air', ever closer, the United States' Eighth Air Force has been a big top of conversation this week in the FlyPast office. But how much do you know about the great warfighting organization dubbed 'The Mighty Eighth'?
Military
US GAO says SOCOM should 'slow down' with Armed Overwatch acquisition
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has recommended that US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) should slow down its acquisition of the AT-802U Sky Warden, pending a more thorough analysis of the fleet size that is needed
Beale AFB showcases joint airpower capabilities in Elephant Walk
A number of USAF-operated aircraft that are home-based at Beale AFB carried out an elephant walk on January 4 to demonstrate the California base’s joint airpower capabilities
US and UK launch another wave of attacks on Houthi targets
Just before midnight local time on January 22 the US and UK struck further targets in Yemen, following on from the initial raids on January 11 and 12 aimed at dissuading the Iran-backed Houthis from attacking shipping.
Commercial
Ultimate South African Airways Quiz
Welcome to this week’s quiz honouring this month’s Airliner World cover star, South African Airways. After a turbulent few years, the airline is now looking to rebuild its operations and has bold ambitions for the future!
What will Lufthansa gain from acquisition of loss-making ITA Airways?
Tom Batchelor considers the ramifications of Lufthansa’s recent deal with ITA Airways
TUI Boeing 737 veers off runway at Leeds Bradford
A TUI Airways Boeing 737-800 veered off the runway while landing at Leeds Bradford Airport this afternoon.
Ultimate obscure airlines quiz
Welcome to this week’s quiz, taking a look at the ultimate obscure airlines from around the world. Everyone knows the biggest names in the airline industry, from British Airways to Japan Air Lines, Delta Air Lines to Qantas. But how well do you know some of the world’s lesser-known carriers?
CPK Airport's Green Energy Revolution
In an era where the sustainability of transport sectors is not just an aspiration but a necessity, pressing concerns about the geopolitical implications of energy dependency are becoming increasingly evident.
Flight Simulation
Navigraph publishes FlightSim Community Survey 2023 results
Navigraph has published its annual FlightSim Community Survey, aimed at discovering the community's thoughts on upcoming releases, gaining insights into simulation habits, and exploring user priorities to enhance the ultimate flight experience.
Famous Flyer 08: Cessna T207A Turbo Stationair released
Microsoft has released the next aircraft in the Famous Flyer series, the Cessna T207A Turbo Stationair.
Felis Boeing 747-200 Classic review
With the release of X-Plane 12, developers have scrambled to get their products compatible and into a market eager for some quality aircraft add-ons. In this review, we take the Felis Boeing 747-200 Classic for a spin and see how it measures up.
