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Historic
How's one of the world's most fascinating Spitfire restorations progressing?
A primary aim in returning Spitfire PRIV AA810 to flying condition is to pay tribute to the RAF’s photo-reconnaissance squadrons — and to do so with a meticulous rebuild of this very rare machine
Wartime carrier pilot flies again
Former Fleet Air Arm pilot Geoffrey ‘Robbie’ Robson, RN, who is 97-years young, went flying again recently, courtesy of the Buckminster Gliding Club at Saltby
HISTORIC AVIATION QUIZ: EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION
How good is your aircraft recognition? Can you recognise these experimental types?
Restoration awaits Australian C-47
Australia’s Historical Aircraft Restoration Society is to restore Douglas C-47A Dakota 43-48234
Yorkshire Air Museum launches Save Our Tower Appeal
A fundraising campaign has begun to help with the restoration of a Grade 2 Listed World War Two control tower
Military
Taiwan’s upgraded F-16s finally regain LOROP-EO pod capability
When the Republic of China Air Force’s (ROCAF’s) fleet of F-16A/B Block 20s were upgraded to the F-16V, the latest and most advanced configuration of the Fighting Falcon to date, it was discovered that the AN/VDS-5 Long Range Oblique Photography Electro-Optical (LOROP-EO) reconnaissance pod was not compatible with the newly modified aircraft
How are new technologies enhancing maritime patrol capabilities?
Dominating the high seas has always been a key air power mission. In the 21st century new technologies and techniques are transforming how maritime patrol aircraft do their work. Tim Ripley looks at recent developments in this key air power domain
Egyptian MiG-29s feared to be destroyed as Sudan slides into war
A number of Egyptian Air Force MiG-29M/M2 Fulcrum fighters are believed to have been damaged or destroyed in Sudan after fighting erupted between government forces and a powerful militia on April 15
Commercial
Maiden African destination for airBaltic unveiled
Latvian-based firm, airBaltic, has made an eye-catching announcement after it revealed today (June 14) plans for its first-ever scheduled connection to Africa.
The complex process of converting passenger airliners to freighters
More airliners are starting second lives as freighters in response to increased demand for cargo aircraft. What aircraft are being repurposed and who is converting them? Mark Broadbent reports
What happened to Sheffield City Airport?
Sheffield City Airport's short life lasted just 11 years beginning in 1997 and ending in 2008. What went wrong and could it reopen? Ben Lovegrove answers these questions and more
CROYDON: London’s ‘first’ hub airport moves to a war footing
While Croydon Airport’s expansion continued apace during an era many dubbed “The Golden Age of Aviation,” the seeds of World War 2 began to take root in Europe. In the penultimate episode in our six part special - featuring rare archived images – the gateway is dramatically set on a very different trajectory
QUIZ: BA's weird and wonderful world tails
It's a quarter of a century since British Airways unleashed its World Images on unsuspecting airports across the globe, but how well can you remember what BA would prefer you forgot?
Flight Simulation
Los Angeles for Microsoft Flight Simulator out now
Scenery developer, iniScene has announced Los Angeles for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Orbx updates Stockholm-Bromma and Malmö
Orbx has released the latest versions of Malmo (ESMS) and Stockholm-Bromma (ESSB) for Microsoft Flight Simulator, sporting several new features.
Local Legend VII: 195 Businessliner out now
In conjunction with World Update XI: Canada, the Microsoft Flight Simulator team has released its latest aircraft in the “Local Legends” series, the Cessna 195 Business liner.