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Historic
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
Blackburn Kangaroo: development, technical details, complete history
Designed and built as a torpedo bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, as Pete London discovers, Blackburn’s first series-production aircraft found its main niche on the civil scene.
Military
First US Army UH-60Vs for Wiesbaden arrive in Germany
Company A ‘Aces’ of the 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment’s at Wiesbaden Army Airfield in central Germany received an initial batch of three UH-60V Black Hawks on June 4, when the battlefield utility helicopters arrived aboard a USAF-operated C-17A Globemaster III
Netherlands buys H225Ms to replace RNLAF's ageing Cougar fleet
The Dutch MOD has revealed it will replace the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s ageing fleet of AS532U2 Cougar medium-lift tactical transport helicopters – which are predominately used to support Special Operations Forces missions – with 14 new-build H225M Caracal multi-mission tactical rotorcraft
Examining Juniper Oak: The largest US-Israel joint exercise
After Israel and the United States joined forces for one of the largest ever joint exercises, Babak Taghvaee reflects on the objectives of Juniper Oak
Commercial
Dreamliner in Deutschland
The latest news about Lufthansa’s first Boeing 787, including when it will enter service and where it will be used
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.
Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator arrives at Solent Airport
Solent Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator has been faithfully recreated by Burning Blue Design, based on a 2022 ground layout with accurate runways, taxiways and custom signage.
DCS: Black Shark 3 released
Eagle Dynamics has released the Early Access version of Black Shark for DCS.
Bolzano Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
The latest Italian destination from Burning Blue Design is LIPB Bolzano Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
