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Historic
The efforts to fly a Dutch F-104 again
In the March 2024 issue of Aviation News, Leonard van den Broek provides an update on efforts to return a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter to flight at Volkel Air Base in the Netherlands
Egyptian Bestmann treasures arrive in Europe
German enthusiast Ernest Mika has acquired around 20 Bücker 181 Bestmanns originally built under license in Egypt
Privateer taking shape in Michigan
Staff at the Yankee Air Museum are making steady progress on their restoration of the four-engined giant
Home needed for B-17 ‘Swamp Ghost’ artefacts
Following a recent estate settlement, several artefacts from Boeing B-17E 41-2446, the aircraft nicknamed ‘Swamp Ghost’, need a new home
Military
VIDEO: Formation farewell for Apache AH1
The career of the Army Air Corps Apache AH1 came to an end at Wattisham Airfield, Suffolk on March 25.
All you need to know about the British Army's new AH-64E Apache gunships
With the Army Air Corps bidding farewell to the Apache AH1 this week, in the November 2023 issue of AirForces Monthly Chris Coot examined its successor - the new-generation AH-64E Apache Guardian
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 186
How well do you know your military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills on our quiz below...
Commercial
ULTIMATE ANSETT AUSTRALIA QUIZ!
February 17 marks the anniversary of the formation of Ansett Australia in 1936. Based in Melbourne, the airline survived for 65 years before collapsing in 2001 (and then again in 2002). So this week, we test your knowledge of this iconic airline. Good luck!
Bombardier bags Challenger 3500 order
Bombardier announced on December 22, 2023, that an undisclosed customer had placed a firm order for 12 of its Challenger 3500 super mid-size business jet, with the first deliveries expected in the second half of 2025.
UK planespotting highlights for January 2024
We present a selection of images of visiting aircraft from airports around the UK. For the most part, they’re commercial jets, but almost all of them are unusual types, wearing new or unique liveries, or first visits by an airline or airliner to a particular airport.
EasyJet reopens ‘Runway’
Low-cost airline easyJet reopened its ‘Runway’ university graduate training initiative in January.
Red Wings Tupolev Tu-214 restoration
Moscow-based Red Wings Airlines has received a Tupolev Tu-214 as it looks to expand its fleet.
Flight Simulation
St Louis Airport for Tower! Simulator 3
Feelthere has announced KSTL St Louis Airport for Tower! Simulator 3 is out now.
Navigraph introduces chart annotations
The new annotations feature in Navigraph Charts enables the user to annotate Jeppesen charts by drawing taxi routes, highlight important information or specific procedures.
Shady Cove Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Located in the Pacific Northwest, OG31 Shady Cove Airport offers a unique blend of simplicity and natural charm.