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Historic
STARS OF THE BIG SCREEN: Tora! Tora! Tora!
It is now half a century since this Pearl Harbor war epic hit the screens...
HIDDEN HISTORY: Neptunes in Africa
HIDDEN HISTORY Neptunes in AfricaWhen the Portuguese Air Force...
DATABASE: HISPANO BUCHÓN - TECHNICAL DETAILS
Key differences under the skin between the HA-1112-M1L and its forerunners...
How thrust reversers work
Thrust reversers have been used on famous aircraft, such as Concorde and the Tornado. Find out how they work.
Military
Aircraft Report: Adversarial F-5 Tigers
The Northrop Grumman F-5 Tiger II has supported naval aviation training since 1975. Tom Kaminski explains how the platform has remained a core asset for training US combat pilots
Keeping the Iranian Air Force F-5E/F Tiger II fleet in service
Combat Aircraft Journal reports on the project keeping the Iranian Air Force F-5E/F Tiger II fleet in service
USMC F/A-18C unit VMFA-312 deploy to Poland
After participating in major multinational NATO training exercise, Cold Response 22, Boeing F/A-18C Hornets from USMC VMFA-312 ‘Checkerboards’ have deployed to Lask Air Base in Poland
Commercial
Wizz Air’s First Abu Dhabi Destinations Revealed
Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced five new routes connecting Europe with Abu Dhabi, the first of its new UAE subsidiary. The airline is planning to launch services to Budapest and Bucharest from June and Cluj-Napoca, Katowice and Sofia in September.
Coronavirus: Heathrow Shuts Terminal 4 to Passengers
In a bid to further consolidate operations, Heathrow has completed the temporary relocation of flights out of Terminal 4. The process saw ten airlines switch to Terminal 2 over the weekend.
Wizz Air Resumes Luton Operations
Wizz Air has today (May 1) restarted operations at its London/Luton base despite ongoing restrictions associated with COVID-19. The low-cost carrier has resumed services to 22 destinations from the gateway for passengers whose journeys are deemed necessary.
Virgin Australia – The Rise and Fall
As the COVID-19 pandemic tightens its grip on the commercial aviation industry, Virgin Australia became its next casualty after entering voluntary administration on April 21. Thomas Haynes examines the airline’s history and analyses what went wrong for Australia’s second largest carrier.
Boeing Breaks Off Embraer Tie-up
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer has accused Boeing of making “false claims” to justify terminating a $4bn deal to acquire the firm’s commercial aircraft business. The US airframer said it exercised its rights after Embraer “did not satisfy the necessary conditions”.
Flight Simulation
Thunder in the Air
The DCS: JF-17 Thunder by Deka Ironworks is now available for download on the DCS World e-Shop and Steam.
Gothenburg Landvetter Released
Orbx has announced ESGG Gothenburg Landvetter Airport for Prepar3D v4 is now available.
Mumbai Prepar3D
Software Studio, Stinn Pacific has announced VABB Chhatrapati International Airport Mumbai is now available for Prepar3D version 4.
