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Historic
Tuskegee Fairchild PT-19A returns to the sky
A trainer, once used by the famed Tuskegee Airmen, has flown again after two years of work by Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia
Smithsonian reveal plans for multiple new attractions
Twelve new galleries showcasing a wide range of exhibits are to be opened at the National Air and Space Museum
Sixty years of the RAF Red Arrows
The RAF’s Red Arrows display team will be marking 60 years together this year, and has launched its diamond anniversary campaign
Retired airliner reconstructed in New Zealand
A former Air New Zealand ATR 72 is being rebuilt by a group from the country’s Classic Flyers organisation
Can you give a new home to historic Miles Messenger?
British-built 1952 classic being put up for sale by Sywell Messenger Trust
Military
Hungary orders four more Gripen Cs
Saab inked a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) covering an order for four more single-seat JAS 39C Gripen multi-role fighters for the Hungarian Air Force (HuAF) on February 23
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 183
Welcome to the 183rd Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Behind the scenes insights from RIAT’s Head of Air Ops
What can we expect from the next Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford? And what is involved in securing participation for the world’s largest military airshow? Mark Broadbent finds out in the March 2024 issue of Aviation News
Commercial
Dawn of a new supersonic age?
In a recent Key Publishing special magazine called ‘21st Century Airliners’, Mark Broadbent examines the contenders and challenges of building new supersonic commercial aircraft
ULTIMATE UK GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN AIRLINES QUIZ!
This week, we take a trip down memory lane and test your knowledge of some of the UK’s gone but not forgotten airlines. Over the years, many airlines have come and gone; some have been more successful than others, but all have left their mark on the country's aviation scene. Good luck!
New owners for Edinburgh Airport?
Scotland's busiest airport – Edinburgh, could soon be under new ownership after New York-based Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) hired HSBC and JP Morgan banks to run an auction for its sale.
First delivery from ex-A380 assembly line
Airbus has successfully delivered its first A321neo assembled at its newest A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse.
Flight Simulation
Salzburg Airport for MSFS out now
RDPresets has released Salzburg Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
MXI Design releases Kaunas Airport
Scenery developer MXI Design has announced EYKA Kaunas Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Flight Simulator Training – Part 6
In this lesson, we look at how scenario-based training can help plan for various failures that can occur during the take-off phase and how planning for all eventualities can result in a successful outcome.