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Historic
A Polish-born pilot’s World War Two story
This week’s MyPast tells the story of Kajestan Ignatowski, a Polish-born pilot who made his way to Britain in the Second World War
FlyPast Podcast Episode 8
In Episode 8 the team chat to David Duker, founder of the Tally Ho Project, about the Battle of Britain, his afternoon reminiscing with John Hemingway, and how he became friends with Bill Green...
What happened to Amelia Earhart?
Captured, cast away, new identities and crashes… what are the theories behind one of aviation’s most speculated disappearances?
2021 Aviation Puzzle Book
Test your puzzle skills and aviation knowledge with the 2021 Aviation Puzzle Book
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 94
Welcome to the 94th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Arkansas nets LMXT tanker boom refuelling system deal
Lockheed Martin and Airbus announced on May 18 that the aerial refuelling boom system for the LMXT strategic tanker aircraft will be manufactured by Airbus in western Arkansas
Commercial
Boeing Confirms End to 747 Production and Delays 777X to 2022
American aerospace giant Boeing will end the production of the iconic 747 – as part of a series of changes its making as losses continue to mount due, in part to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The future of commercial flight (at an altitude of 317,000ft)
Watch incredible footage inside the cabin of Virgin Galactic, where passengers can literally watch the world go by... at 2,485mph
Here’s Where Your Money Goes When You Book a Flight
Fuel, crew, airport charges and even aircraft maintenance: here’s the breakdown of your airline ticket.
Airports That Don’t Exist Anymore
From housing developments to business parks, many airports all over the world have been closed and repurposed as something entirely different. Here’s eight examples you might not have heard of.
UK Flight School Orders 10 Electric Aircraft
Gloucestershire-based Skyborne Airline Academy has become the first UK pilot training school to place an order for Bye Aerospace’s all-electric aircraft.
Flight Simulation
Kiruna - Next Generation Released
Aerosoft has announced the Kiruna is now available as a download for Prepar3D version 4.
Introducing Scandinavian Mountains Airport
Orbx has revealed the next Swedish destination is Scandinavian Mountains Airport (ESKS) for Prepar3D version 4.
