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Historic
Which Aviation Museums Are Open This Christmas Period?
You may not know which aviation museums are open during the festive season, what tier they're in, or what restrictions are in place. Not to worry - we're here to help!
FlyPast Podcast Episode 2
In the second episode, the team discuss the legendary Chuck Yeager, their earliest historic aviation memories... and how this podcast nearly got a slightly unfortunate name...
BBMF Lancaster PA474 City of Lincoln
To mark 80 years of the first flight of the prototype Avro Lancaster on January 9, 1941, Tom Allett examines the history of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s example, PA474
Sir Frank Whittle: Remembering the Jet Pioneer
Armed with sound mathematics and a lot of determination, Sir Frank Whittle created one of the most important inventions of the modern world. Nicholas Jones met him in his later years and reflects on his humble origins and the obstacles he faced in pursuit of his dream
Military
Irish Air Corps to potentially become Irish Air Force
It is understood that the Irish Air Corps will likely transition into an independent air component – potentially titled the Irish Air Force – in the near future
Brazil’s 1st GDA: maintaining the F-5EM and preparing for the Gripen
Combat Aircraft Journal reports on Brazil’s 1st Air defense group, its fleet of F-5EMs and its preparation for the F-39E Gripen
Ireland’s PC-9M fleet close to gaining new weapons capability
The Irish Air Corps (IAC) are close to signing a contract with Austrian company Airborne Technologies (ABT) for three Self Contained Aerial Reconnaissance (SCAR) Pod systems to attach to its PC-9M fleet
Commercial
New UVC light kits for security checkpoints
New light kits that are said to be capable of destroying up to...
Stobart readies Southend for post-COVID era
London Southend Airport (SEN) owner, the Stobart Group, has announced...
Flight Simulation
Key West for X-Plane
The latest US airport to be released by Orbx is KEYW Key West International Airport for X-Plane 11.
Brussels Version 2 Available
Airport developer, JustSim has announced - EBBR - Brussels Airport V2 for Prepar3D version 4 is out now.
