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Historic
Vulcan in RAF Service
The Vulcan was used in a number of roles by the RAF, including the lesser known tasks of maritime reconnaissance and nuclear test sampling. In the August 2015 issue of Aviation News Dr Kevin Wright reviewed the V-bomber’s military career which lasted more than 30 years
Will closure result in the loss of the Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre?
The Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre is to close its doors from October 31, 2022 after Cornwall Council pulls its support…
Cheltenham’s ‘top-secret’ wartime aircraft site to be commemorated
The once ‘top-secret’ manufacturing site for the Gloster Aircraft Company in Bentham, Cheltenham, is to be commemorated with a plaque on September 10 at 1130hrs
Building the Lightning - tales from the factory floor
While fearless pilots such as Roland ‘Bee’ Beamont are quite rightly part of Lightning folklore, the role played by men such as Mike Hardman – building and testing the mighty Cold War machines – should not be forgotten
Military
Chinese Y-20A airlifter makes another rare visit to Austria
In what is a rare visit to Europe, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force has flown a Xi’an Y-20A Kunpeng heavy-lift strategic transport to Innsbruck Airport, marking the second time in less than a year that China has dispatched one of its airlifters to Austria
Egyptian Rafale fleet reaches 10,000 flight hour milestone
Last week an event was held at Gebel El Basur Air Base, roughly 50 miles northeast of Cairo, to celebrate the Arab Republic of Egypt Air Force reaching 10,000 flight hours with its Dassault Rafale multi-role fighter aircraft
What's next for Bulgaria's fighter fleet after the MiG-29 is retired?
The Bulgarian Air Force is poised to transform its fighter fleet as the days of its ageing MiG-29s are numbered, while the newly ordered F-16 Block 70s are due to be taken on strength not before 2025
Commercial
QUIZ: Aer Lingus St Patrick's Day Special!
Will the luck of the Irish be with you for this special Aer Lingus themed quiz?
Malaysia Airlines A330 took off with pitot covers attached
A Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330 took off from Brisbane Airport with covers still attached to all three of its airspeed sensors, a report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has found.
Finnair is issuing diplomas for flying over the North Pole!
Finnair passengers onboard re-routed flights from Helsinki to Japan and South Korea are to receive a very special souvenir to mark the occasion - Key Aero has the story
Bleak future for 400 leased airliners “potentially lost” to Russia
International lessors could stand to lose more than 400 commercial aircraft to Russia after sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine have made recovering their assets near impossible.
Ukraine crisis: SkyUp appeals for airlines to fly its Boeing 737s
Ukrainian low-cost carrier SkyUp has launched a unique appeal to fellow airlines to wet lease its all-Boeing 737 fleet in economic solidarity as war in Europe enters its fourth week.
Flight Simulation
Dubai for X-Plane Released
Scenery developer, TaiModels has released Dubai International Airport (OMDB) for X-Plane 11.
San Antonio for Microsoft Flight Simulator Out Now
Scenery developer, iniScene has released KSAT San Antonio Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Kola Peninsula for DCS World Incoming
Eagle Dynamics, in collaboration with Orbx, has announced the development of a new terrain module for DCS: the Kola Peninsula.
