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Historic
STARS OF THE BIG SCREEN: Battle of Britain pilot
For a dozen RAF flying instructors, it was the opportunity of a lifetime...
AIRLINER HISTORY: Brabazon Committee Part One
Subject to hesitation, repetition and deviation from the outset, even the most generous soul would shy from claiming that the Brabazon Committee — experts tasked to recommend the best way forward for the development of British commercial aircraft after World War Two — had proven a success. On the 75th anniversary of its final report, we examine the reasons why
DATABASE: HISPANO BUCHÓN - DEVELOPMENT
How Spain came to fit a German fighter with a British engine...
Military
Keeping the Iranian Air Force F-5E/F Tiger II fleet in service
Combat Aircraft Journal reports on the project keeping the Iranian Air Force F-5E/F Tiger II fleet in service
USMC F/A-18C unit VMFA-312 deploy to Poland
After participating in major multinational NATO training exercise, Cold Response 22, Boeing F/A-18C Hornets from USMC VMFA-312 ‘Checkerboards’ have deployed to Lask Air Base in Poland
Stingers and UAVs part of latest US package to Ukraine
The latest round of military aid deliveries from the US to Ukraine will include Stinger man-portable air defence systems and uncrewed aerial vehicles, as potential Russian war crimes in the country are uncovered
Commercial
Wizz Air’s First Abu Dhabi Destinations Revealed
Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced five new routes connecting Europe with Abu Dhabi, the first of its new UAE subsidiary. The airline is planning to launch services to Budapest and Bucharest from June and Cluj-Napoca, Katowice and Sofia in September.
Coronavirus: Heathrow Shuts Terminal 4 to Passengers
In a bid to further consolidate operations, Heathrow has completed the temporary relocation of flights out of Terminal 4. The process saw ten airlines switch to Terminal 2 over the weekend.
Wizz Air Resumes Luton Operations
Wizz Air has today (May 1) restarted operations at its London/Luton base despite ongoing restrictions associated with COVID-19. The low-cost carrier has resumed services to 22 destinations from the gateway for passengers whose journeys are deemed necessary.
Virgin Australia – The Rise and Fall
As the COVID-19 pandemic tightens its grip on the commercial aviation industry, Virgin Australia became its next casualty after entering voluntary administration on April 21. Thomas Haynes examines the airline’s history and analyses what went wrong for Australia’s second largest carrier.
Boeing Breaks Off Embraer Tie-up
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer has accused Boeing of making “false claims” to justify terminating a $4bn deal to acquire the firm’s commercial aircraft business. The US airframer said it exercised its rights after Embraer “did not satisfy the necessary conditions”.
Flight Simulation
Vitoria-Foronda for X-Plane Released
Aerosoft has announced Airport Vitoria-Foronda XP for X-Plane 11 is now available.
PC Pilot Issue 125 Downloads
Specially selected freeware and videos of flight sims reviewed in the January/February 2020 issue.
