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Historic
The Richard Branson airline that flew DC-3s
Geoffrey P Jones visited Florida to experience an airline with a difference, with his report published in the September 1993 issue of FlyPast
Gallery: Testing the Handley Page Jetstream in 1967
When Handley Page deployed the first prototype Jetstream to Pau, south-western France in December 1967, subsequently joined by the second, there was plenty of interesting activity for Alan Dowsett —a member of the accompanying test team — to capture
Huge search for untold Battle of Britain stories begins
A nationwide search for untold stories about the Battle of Britain has been launched by renowned author and historian Dilip Sarkar MBE as he sets out to write a uniquely comprehensive reference work about the event that changed history
Shackleton for Yorkshire Air Museum
Avro Shackleton MR.2 WR963 will be transported by road from Coventry Airport to Elvington’s Yorkshire Air Museum next year.
Aeroplane meets... Charlie Huke
Even before his RAF career, this great enthusiast was pursuing his passion for ‘real flying’. Now he’s one of the UK’s leading exponents of light vintage aeroplanes
Military
Cyprus set to receive first H145Ms this summer
As Cyprus moves to replace its now-retired fleet of Soviet-era Mil Mi-35P Hind-F gunships, it has been revealed that the nation will receive the first of an initial batch of six H145M rotorcraft from Airbus Helicopters this summer, after the transfer was recently given the green light by the German government
Massive NATO air exercise details revealed
NATO’s largest ever aircraft deployment exercise is set to take place in June this year involving more than 200 aircraft
Asian air force to make Exercise Cobra Warrior debut
It has been confirmed that the next Exercise Cobra Warrior – which is scheduled to take place in March – will feature the Indian Air Force for the first time
Commercial
Do you remember ANA's 737 long-haul business jet?
We learn how and why Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) swapped an order for two regular Boeing 737-700s for something far more interesting to push the envelope of premium flying
Airline pilots give verdict on favourite airports
It isn’t just passengers who have best-loved airports – pilots often do, too. From hubs to hilltops, in their own words we hear why certain airfields stand out from the crowd.
China Southern accepts pair of Airbus A319neos
China Southern Airlines became the first commercial carrier to accept the Airbus A319neo. The Guangzhou-based firm took simultaneous delivery of two, 136-seat examples, which are currently understood to be China Southern’s sole commitments for the re-engined type.
Why Florida's Miami International Airport is thriving
Chris Sloan, our man in America, examines the factors behind explosive growth at the South Florida gateway.
Want to get your hands on a super jumbo souvenir?
Here's how you can get your hands on a piece of an Airbus A380
Flight Simulation
Fenix A320 Takes Flight
Fenix Simulations has announced the long-awaited A320 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
World Update IX: Italy and Malta Released
Asobo Studios has released World Update IX for Microsoft Flight Simulator, covering Italy and Malta.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Touches Down in Hollywood
Orbx has released KBUR Hollywood Burbank Airport v2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.