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Historic
Work scheduled to start on Georgia P-47 Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt 44-89136 (N844WA) arrived at Peachtree City, Georgia on August 1 where it is to be restored by the Georgia Wing of the Commemorative Air Force
Legendary test pilot Alex Henshaw on flying the Lancaster
The Vickers-Armstrongs plant at Castle Bromwich turned out 305 Lancasters during World War Two. In a feature first published in Aeroplane’s September 1983 issue, test pilot Alex Henshaw recalled flying the first of them — and the machinations leading up to it
Avro Vulcan XH558 set to leave Doncaster - UPDATED
A one-off, final flight is among the options being considered
Hurricane in fatal crash at Czech show
Czech-owned Hawker Hurricane IV OO-HUR and its pilot were lost in an accident on 14 August
Schneider Trophy 1929 Race Programme
FlyPast presents a reprint of the Schneider Trophy 1929 Race Programme
Military
USAF investigation finds cause of major B-1B fire at Dyess AFB
An official USAF Accident Investigation Report has been published by Air Force Global Strike Command into the mishap involving a B-1B Lancer on April 20, 2022, at Dyess AFB, Texas. The aircraft’s engine exploded injuring an airman not long after it had been through a maintenance procedure
Final flight for US Navy’s ‘Sea Knights’
Almost 16 years after it completed its first operational sortie, the US Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 (HSC-22) ‘Sea Knights’ performed its final flight on February 15
Boeing outlines plan to cease Super Hornet production
Boeing has revealed that it will complete new-build production of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in late 2025, following the delivery of the final examples to the US Navy
Commercial
The big aspirations of GlobalX
Less than a year after its launch, one US charter operator is eyeing exceptional expansion plans in a post-pandemic world. Chris Sloan reports
QUIZ: Where does Flight 001 go?
In the airline business, it doesn't get more important than Flight 001. Put your knowledge to the test and be prepared for a few surprises along the way!
Learn how Gatwick innovates aircraft turnarounds
A new handheld digital platform called AirTurn is being used by ground handlers at London/Gatwick as part of an “innovative” solution to transform aircraft turnarounds.
How have sanctions affected Russia’s airlines?
Western nations have hit Russia with swathes of sanctions in condemning the country's invasion of Ukraine, but how do these new penalties affect its airlines? Martin Needham reports
Flight Simulation
Twentynine Palms Released
Aerosoft has released a highly detailed rendition of Twentynine Palms Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Bergamo Airport v2 Released
Aerosoft has announced Airport Bergamo V2 XP for X-Plane 11 is out now. Developed by Tailstrike Designs and Windsock Simulations, the package is a ground-up rebuild of the original airport released in 2019.
Chipmunk for Microsoft Flight Simulator Ready for Take-Off
Aeroplane Heaven has announced the de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
