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An in-depth look at Canada's changing air force
Few Western air arms are going through such a large and overdue modernisation of their aircraft fleet as the Royal Canadian Air Force. We report on how Canada’s fleet has changed in recent years, and what’s in the pipeline
Cessna 140 Ready for Take-Off
Developed by NKDesign, the package is an authentic replica of the real Cessna 140, featuring an accurate 3D model and six liveries.
Italy's aircraft carrier arrives in US for F-35B sea trials
The Italian Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, ITS Cavour (CVH-550), arrived at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, on February 13 to conduct a series of sea trials with the F-35B Lightning II in the Western Atlantic
PA-28R Arrow Preview Video
As the release of the PA-28R Arrow III for Microsoft Flight Simulator draws closer, Just Flight has released a work-in-progress video showing off the latest build.
No 77 Squadron RAAF: Transitioning from Legacy Hornets to the F-35A
After more than three decades of operations, the RAAF’s No 77 Squadron has bid an emotional farewell to its legacy Hornets, but looks ahead to a promising future with the F-35A Lightning II, as Key.Aero reports
NATO declares RQ-4D Phoenix fleet as mission-ready
NATO revealed on February 15 that the Alliance Ground Surveillance Force’s fleet of five Northrop Grumman RQ-4D Phoenix high-altitude, long-endurance UAVs has achieved initial operational capability
Finnair to dismantle A319 at Helsinki Airport
The narrowbody flew for the airline from October 1999 until it was withdrawn from use in September last year
Microsoft Flight Simulator – World Update 3: United Kingdom and Ireland Released
Asobo Studios has released World Update 3 for Microsoft Flight Simulator, adding major upgrades and visual enhancements for the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Loganair boss on being the UK's largest regional airline
Last March, Loganair assumed the position of Britain’s largest regional carrier. In the third part of our exclusive interview with Jonathan Hinkles, the firm’s chief executive, Key.Aero finds out how the Scottish carrier plans to break the mould created by those who have previously held the title
The genius pilot who reinvented photo reconnaissance
How Frederick Sidney Cotton took aviation intelligence gathering from pigeons to planes
KC-390 undergoes extreme cold weather trials in Alaska
The Brazilian Air Force and Embraer have conducted a series of extreme cold weather tests with the KC-390 Millennium tanker-transport in Fairbanks, Alaska
PA-28R Turbo Arrow in Development
Just Flight has announced it is working on a PA-28R Turbo Arrow III and IV for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Machu Picchu for X-Plane Out Now
Scenery developers, Frank Dainese and Fabio Bellini have released Machu Picchu, Perù for X-Plane 11.
What are the busiest air routes in the world this month?
As COVID-19 continues to severely impact the majority of the air travel industry, data from OAG reveals the regional differences in the recovery
PC Pilot Issue 132 Downloads
Specially selected freeware and videos of flight sims reviewed in the March/April 2021 issue.
The life and times of the Fairey Barracuda
The bomber that was most well-known for its revolutionary all-metal design and its role in the bombing of the Tirpitz…this is the Fairey Barracuda
EC-27J JEDI marks 5,000 flight hours during Middle East ops
The Italian Air Force has revealed that its Leonardo EC-27J JEDI (Jamming and Electronic Defence Instrumentation) fleet had flown 5,000 flight hours in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq
New Italian Destination for Microsoft Flight Simulator
The latest destination from Flightbeam Studios is LIML Milan Linate Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 30
Welcome to the 30th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here!
FlightControlReplay v4.5 Released
Fabio Merlo has released FlightControlReplay v4.5, adding support for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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