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Historic
‘Sally B’ to be temporarily grounded
A statement has been issued by B-17 operator Ellie Sallingboe in the wake of recent wing spar issues effecting US-based aircraft
Airfield history - Old Sarum
Now home to a trailblazing museum, Old Sarum has a rich heritage – including the foundations of battlefield support
English Electric Canberra - the last great air race
Racing between London and Christchurch was more than just sport – it was a chance to prove the Canberra’s long reach
Tickets on sale – Flying Legends returns
The Fighter Collection (TFC) has confirmed that the justly famous Flying Legends air show will return this July at its new home of Church Fenton, Leeds-East Airport – and tickets are on sale now
Greatest RAF show on Earth? Pilot recounts Queen's 1953 Coronation flypast
The greatest (RAF) show on Earth? FlyPast spoke to Terry Devey Smith, a pilot from Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 Coronation flypast and subsequent Royal Review
Military
Inside the final days of the Spanish Navy's Hughes 500M helicopter fleet
As the Spanish Navy undergoes a major transformation, Marnix Sap looks at the final days of the helicopter that has been a dedicated little workhorse for more than 50 years
RAF Chinooks take part in Vortex Warrior at El Centro
Chinook HC5/HC6s and air/ground crews from the RAF’s No 27 Squadron at RAF Odiham, Hampshire, recently deployed to Naval Air Facility El Centro in California in August to conduct specialist desert flying training in Exercise Vortex Warrior
Commercial
The Ultimate Lufthansa History Quiz (Part One)
Today the Lufthansa Group is one of Europe’s largest aviation companies, with a wealth of investments and subsidiaries reaching far beyond Germany, but it wasn’t always this way. For this week's quiz we’re putting your knowledge of Lufthansa’s formative years to the test. Good luck!
Aviation postcard from Down Under
The relative remoteness of Australia and New Zealand means many of their resident aircraft rarely venture beyond the national borders. This, and the wide array of international visitors that grace their domestic airports, make them a popular destination for aviation enthusiasts. Barry Ambrose made a recent pilgrimage Down Under and shares some of the highlights from his time in Sydney, Auckland, and Christchurch
Pilots walk away from Coulson Boeing 737 crash
Australian authorities have launched an investigation into the loss of the 737 FireLiner
Gold Coast Airport – serving Australia's holiday capital
Chris Frame heads to Queensland to find out how Australia’s Gold Coast Airport is building for the future with its new multi-million-dollar terminal
Flight Simulation
Blackbird Simulations releases Beale AFB
Blackbird Simulations has released its first airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator, Beale Air Force Base.
DCS: MiG-17F in development
Eagle Dynamics has announced the latest aircraft in development for DCS World is based on the MiG-17F.
BN-2B Islander upgraded to X-Plane 12
Nimbus Simulation has upgraded its BN-2B Islander to be compatible with X-Plane 12.