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Historic
Rare Anson for sale in New Zealand
The immaculately restored Avro Anson Mk.I MH120 is in need of a new home
Corsairs being returned to flight
A Californian organisation is immersed in the process of restoring multiple Corsairs to fly…
Duxford announces airshow dates
The Imperial War Museum Duxford, in Cambridgeshire, has listed the dates of its flying events for 2023
RCAF Sabre pilot recounts unforgettable Cold War experience
For a young Royal Canadian Air Force pilot, flying the Canadair Sabre Mk6 and tangling with other NATO fighters in the skies of Cold War Europe was something never to be forgotten
MiG repaint progress in Australia
A museum in New South Wales is in the process of refurbishing a MiG-21
Military
Cold War A-10s: Bentwaters and Woodbridge Tankbusters
In the June, 2015 issue of Aviation News, Doug Gordon looked back at the A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and pilots attached to the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing at RAF Bentwaters and Woodbridge during the Cold War.
Airbus A330 MRTT – why it’s more than just a tanker
Nigel Pittaway and Mark Ayton detail one of Europe’s most important military programmes – the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).
Inside the final days of 47 Sqn as RAF C-130J retirement looms
The RAF is in the process of bidding a fond farewell to two very iconic components of its airlift organisation this June: No 47 Squadron – which was formally deactivated on June 8 – and the Hercules C4/C5 fleet. Khalem Chapman visited RAF Brize Norton in late May to find out how the drawdown efforts are going and how the C-130J will be missed by those closest to it
Commercial
QUIZ: The World's longest flights!
We're literally in it for the long-haul this week as we put your knowledge of the world's longest routes to the test. From Australia and New Zealand to the USA and Middle East - we're criss-crossing the globe with this selection of sky-high questions.
Wizz Air reveals TWENTY new routes to this Middle Eastern country
Europe’s fastest growing airline has announced enormous expansion plans in the Middle East. We reveal which country is getting 20 new scheduled links, plus frequencies, start dates and much more.
Which airline was the first to use Dublin’s new runway?
Dublin Airport has received a major boost after officially opening its north runway. Find out more about this major infrastructure project on Key Aero!
Photo: First flight for Virgin A330neo
Spotted recently in the skies above Toulouse/Blagnac was F-WWCG (c/n 2018). The example is likely to be the first Airbus A330neo to be delivered to Virgin Atlantic.
Russia plans ramp-up of domestic airliners
Russian manufacturers could supply domestic airlines and operators with more than 1,000 aircraft by 2030 as the country continues to struggle under economic sanctions imposed by the US and Europe following its invasion of Ukraine earlier this year.
Flight Simulation
iniScene releases EGLL Heathrow V3
The latest rendition of London Heathrow from iniScene introduces several updates to bring the package in line with the actual airport in its current state as well as adding new features and new technology.
E-Jets 175 released in Early Access
FlightSim Studio has released the E-Jets 175 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Victoria Falls for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Jeppeson2001 has announced the Victoria Falls Scenery package for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
