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Historic
Convair B-36 Peacemaker: The World’s Biggest Bomber
In the March 2014 issue of Aviation News, Doug Gordon told the story of the world’s largest bomber, Convair’s B-36 Peacemaker, Strategic Air Command’s first intercontinental nuclear delivery platform
Work scheduled to start on Georgia P-47 Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt 44-89136 (N844WA) arrived at Peachtree City, Georgia on August 1 where it is to be restored by the Georgia Wing of the Commemorative Air Force
Legendary test pilot Alex Henshaw on flying the Lancaster
The Vickers-Armstrongs plant at Castle Bromwich turned out 305 Lancasters during World War Two. In a feature first published in Aeroplane’s September 1983 issue, test pilot Alex Henshaw recalled flying the first of them — and the machinations leading up to it
Avro Vulcan XH558 set to leave Doncaster - UPDATED
A one-off, final flight is among the options being considered
Military
Why was a USAF ‘Nuke Sniffer’ flying close to the Brazilian Coast
Was there any reason for intelligence-gathering flights to hide behind an aircraft on an already highly unusual mission? Combat Aircraft Journal examines the possible reasons for a WC-135R flight close to the Brazilian coast
What we know so far about Exercise Cobra Warrior 23-1
On Monday March 6, the latest iteration of the biannual Exercise Cobra Warrior (CW23-1) will take place over the skies of the United Kingdom.
Commercial
Embraer launches E190F and E195F conversions
It’s been a long time coming, but Embraer is finally making meaningful moves into the freighter market. The Brazilian OEM has just confirmed it will launch E190F and E195F versions of its popular narrowbody regional jet products and is promising “head-turning performance and economics”
Lufthansa Group reveals new regional airline
The Lufthansa Group has unveiled plans for its sixth airline to launch - possibly within a year.
The unique business model of JSX
US regional carrier JSX fuses domestic flying with executive travel luxury. Chris Sloan speaks to the company's CEO Alex Wilcox and Director, Marketing & Communications Ben Kaufman about their unique business model and their plans for east coast expansion
The big aspirations of GlobalX
Less than a year after its launch, one US charter operator is eyeing exceptional expansion plans in a post-pandemic world. Chris Sloan reports
QUIZ: Where does Flight 001 go?
In the airline business, it doesn't get more important than Flight 001. Put your knowledge to the test and be prepared for a few surprises along the way!
Flight Simulation
San Sebastian Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
MK Studios has released LESO San Sebastian Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Tornado Incoming
Just Flight has announced they have started the development of the Tornado GR1 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Beijing for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
WF Scenery Studio has released Beijing Capital Airport ZBAA for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
