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Historic
My search for Soviet aircraft in former East Germany
While the East German Air Force was quickly dissolved after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the USSR’s presence in Germany took longer to disappear. Peter R Foster recalls his time logging the Soviet Air Forces in the region
RAF Museum saves Scarf Victoria Cross
Following a successful fundraising campaign, the Royal Air Force Museum has secured the Arthur Scarf Victoria Cross which will now remain in the UK
MiGs receive attention in UK and US
Refurbishment work is under way or planned on two former Eastern Bloc jets
Recce cameras being built for Spitfire project
Optronics business Thales will deliver F24 reconnaissance camera installations for Spitfire restoration project
Test pilot recounts SR-71 Blackbird's maiden flight
Warren E Thompson talked to Bob Gilliland, the man who took the awesome SR-71 Blackbird into the air for the very first time
Military
USAF's 55th Wing establishes permanent RC-135 detachment in Alaska
The USAF’s 55th Wing has announced the activation of the 55th Operations Group Detachment 1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 160
Welcome to the 160th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Vermont ANG's 158th FW: Converting to the F-35A
Two senior Vermont Air National Guard officers tell Ted Carlson of Fotodynamics.com about their unit’s conversion and the busy operational schedule since receiving the first F-35A in 2019
Commercial
EU investigates Aeroflot Boeing 777 deal
Could the purchase of ten Boeing 777-300ERs from an undisclosed lessor breach EU sanctions?
Why Airbus A330s are a ’perfect fit’ for Condor
Condor’s initial A330-900 entered service in the carrier’s striking new livery in the last days of 2022. Mark Broadbent details the debut and considers the A330neo’s fortunes
QUIZ: The ultimate IATA code quiz! (Part Two)
We had a fantastic response to last week’s IATA code quiz, so we’re treating you to a second batch of global guesswork. Be warned – there are a few extra tricky questions in here to sort the expert codebreakers from the aviation mess makers. Good luck!
Airbus lands order with Uzbekistan Airways for A320neos
Uzbekistan Airways has placed a firm order with Airbus for 12 A320neo Family aircraft.
Qantas Boeing 737 declares MAYDAY with engine problem
A Qantas Boeing 737 flying between Auckland, New Zealand and Sydney on January 18, 2023 experienced an engine issue in-flight which is being investigated.
Flight Simulation
DCS: MiG-17F in development
Eagle Dynamics has announced the latest aircraft in development for DCS World is based on the MiG-17F.
BN-2B Islander upgraded to X-Plane 12
Nimbus Simulation has upgraded its BN-2B Islander to be compatible with X-Plane 12.
Aerosoft releases Norden-Norddeich for MSFS
Norden-Norddeich is located in the northernmost part of northern Germany and is an important access point to the East Frisian Islands.
