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Historic
Lancaster parts arrive at Sywell
Sywell Aviation Museum took delivery of some very special artefacts from Yelvertoft and Lilbourne History Group on November 22
Air fighting in the Sopwith Camel - what was it like?
The early days of air combat were filled with peril for brave men entering the unknown. Andrew Thomas profiles two of the pilots who came to prominence flying the Sopwith Camel
Why does the 'Suffolk Spitfire' boast a USAAF scheme?
When the United States Army Air Forces entered the war in Europe, Spitfires appeared adorned with stars and bars. Darren Harbar reveals why and details their operations with the 309th Fighter Squadron in North Africa
Westland Dragonfly wreck discovered
The 1958 crash site of a former Royal Navy Westland Dragonfly has been identified on the coast of Northern Ireland…
Sunken Spitfire recovery appeal launched
A group in North Yorkshire led by David Daniells believes that it has pinpointed the site of a wartime Spitfire crash on the Norfolk Broads. It is currently raising funds to conduct a professional survey in order to establish the extent of any remains…
Military
The fate of Ukraine's Il-76TD ‘Candid’ fleet revealed
Babak Taghvaee takes a look at the fate of the Ukraine Air Force Il-76TD ‘Candid’ fleet, and the effects of the Russian Invasion
NATO on Alert: Dutch F-35As on the Alliance's Eastern Flank
As the Royal Netherlands Air Force deploys eight F-35s to Malbork Air Base in Poland, Giovanni Colla assesses how they are contributing to NATO's deter and defence mission along its Eastern Flank
Commercial
Airbus lands first Central Asian A350F order
A purchase agreement was inked yesterday (June 28) for the Airbus A350F by an operator based in Azerbaijan – a first such order for the type from the Central Asia and CIS region
Heathrow told to reduce passenger charges by CAA
The war of words between the UK’s air regulator and the operator of Heathrow has intensified today as it told the airport it would recommend a cut to its passenger charges.
Qantas returns to continental Europe
Boeing 787-9s from the Australian flag carrier have touched down in mainland Europe
BREAKING: Lufthansa is bringing back the Airbus A380
In the latest revival of fortunes for the super jumbo, Lufthansa has confirmed it will return the A380 to service.
The complete story of the Vickers VC10
Gerry Sweet takes a nostalgic look at the Vickers VC10, the last long-haul airliner built solely by the British aircraft industry, as the type celebrates the 60th anniversary of its maiden flight.
Flight Simulation
Girona–Costa Brava Airport out now
The latest destination from MK-STUDIOS is LEGE Girona–Costa Brava Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Little Gransden for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Burning Blue Design has announced that Little Gransden Airfield for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Analog King Air pack released
Black Square's Steam Gauge overhaul for the default MSFS King Air 350i provides a new interior and panel with 3D' steam' gauges and swappable radio configurations.
