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Historic
GAF Jindivik being transferred to Newark Air Museum
Despite the Newark Air Museum being closed due to the latest Covid-19 Lockdown and the museum staff being furloughed, work behind the scenes has continued...
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?
Military
Japan flies first series production UH-2
Japanese manufacturer Subaru announced on May 20 that it had carried out the maiden flight of the first series production UH-2 multi-purpose helicopter destined for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) service.
Record contract awarded to prepare Tyndall AFB for F-35 operations
The US Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a record development contract to prepare Tyndall AFB for F-35 operations, with the site being heavily damaged by Hurricane Michael in 2018
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
Commercial
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.
World's First Airbus A330 Retired
The first Airbus A330 to enter commercial service has been retired by Cathay Dragon following 24 years of operation.
How well do you know for commercial aviation?
Back by popular demand, have a go at our latest commercial aviation general knowledge quiz!
Flight Simulation
New Turkish Destination for X-Plane
JustSim has announced Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport for X-Plane-11 is out.
Prepar3D Touches Down in Islamabad
The latest destination avaialble on simMarket is Islamabad International Airport for Prepar3D version 4.
