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Historic
74 Sqn and the Lightning F.3
Tony Clay describes the Lightning F.3 and its time with the RAF’s famous ‘Tigers’, 74 Squadron
TSR2: The greatest aircraft the RAF never flew?
Arguably the most controversial aircraft in British history, the TSR2 still has the power to divide opinion. Was it rightly cancelled or a missed opportunity? In the January 2017 issue of Aviation News, Dr Kevin Wright weighed up the arguments.
Last Blackburn Beverley to be saved
Final complete example of post-war RAF airlifter rescued from uncertain future by museum announcement
Famous Jaguar returns to 6 Squadron
To mark 6 Squadron’s 110th anniversary today, January 31, 2024, it was announced that a famous aircraft from its past has once again taken up residence with the unit.
Revealing 1950s Fighter Command exercise report
A fascinating article on a 1957 UK air defence exercise which focused on countering a massed attack on the first day of a conflict from 'The Aeroplane’s' June 7 issue
Military
How the RNLAF’s C-130 unit is transitioning to the MC-390
Joe Campion discovers how 336 Squadron of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) plans to provide combat support while preparing for a brand-new aircraft type
VIDEO: US Marine Corps F-35s arrive in Norway for Exercise Nordic Response
US Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs of VMFA-542 ‘Tigers’ have landed in Norway to take part in Exercise Nordic Response 24.
US to accelerate UH-60M deliveries to Australia
When the decision was made to expedite the withdrawal of its MRH-90 Taipan helicopters, the Australian Army Aviation Corps (AAAC) was left with a significant capability gap, which was partly filled through expedited UH-60M deliveries, including the accelerated delivery of nine additional Black Hawks by March 2024
Commercial
New owners for Edinburgh airport?
Scotland's Busiest airport – Edinburgh, could soon be under new ownership after New York-based Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) hired HSBC and JP Morgan banks to run an auction for its sale.
ULTIMATE MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-11 QUIZ!
This week marked the 34th anniversary of the maiden flight of the McDonnell Douglas MD-11. The trijet was launched in 1986 after commitments for 52 firm orders plus 40 options on three variants. So, let’s test your knowledge of the iconic airliner!
Liverpool Airport – Getting better all the time
Liverpool Airport’s 90th anniversary looks set to be the backdrop for one of the hub’s most promising years. Aviation News speaks to Robin Tudor, the hub’s head of public relations, about transforming post-pandemic preparedness into prosperity
Ultimate Fiji Airways Quiz!
From a pioneering Australian pre-war aviator to a regional tourist airline with long-haul ambitions, Fiji Airways is one of the stars of the February 2024 edition of Airliner World, and this week, we test your knowledge of the Pacific carrier!
Flight Simulation
A History of Military Flight Simulation – Part 5
This time, we trace the advances in hardware development at the start of the millennium and look at how 3D graphics cards furthered the evolution of combat flight sims. We also discuss how the dawn of online multiplayer gaming took combat flight simulation to the next level.
Carlisle Airport for MSFS out now
Scenery developer UK2000 has released Carlisle Airport EGNC for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
FlightSim Studio’s Tecnam P2012 Traveller reviewed
In this review, we take FlightSim Studio's Tecnam P2012 Traveller for Microsoft Flight Simulator for a spin.