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Historic
Why does the 'Suffolk Spitfire' boast a USAAF scheme?
When the United States Army Air Forces entered the war in Europe, Spitfires appeared adorned with stars and bars. Darren Harbar reveals why and details their operations with the 309th Fighter Squadron in North Africa
Westland Dragonfly wreck discovered
The 1958 crash site of a former Royal Navy Westland Dragonfly has been identified on the coast of Northern Ireland…
Sunken Spitfire recovery appeal launched
A group in North Yorkshire led by David Daniells believes that it has pinpointed the site of a wartime Spitfire crash on the Norfolk Broads. It is currently raising funds to conduct a professional survey in order to establish the extent of any remains…
New colours for Australian Hunter
Former Royal Singaporean Air Force (RSAF) Hawker Hunter F.74S 546 was unveiled to the public on October 26, 2022 during a special ceremony at its Hunter Warbirds Aviation Centre home, Scone, New South Wales, Australia, wearing Royal Air Force (RAF) colours following an extensive 100-day restoration.
Military
Robins AFB receives first E-11A BACN
The first Bombardier E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) for the USAF’s newly activated 18th Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS) was delivered to Robins AFB in Georgia on April 24
Defending the Amazon: Inside Brazilian Army Aviation Command
Dirk Jan de Ridder visits the Brazilian Army Aviation Command in the heart of the Amazon, 30 years after it permanently started operating helicopters from the capital of the rainforest
Commercial
Qantas returns to continental Europe
Boeing 787-9s from the Australian flag carrier have touched down in mainland Europe
BREAKING: Lufthansa is bringing back the Airbus A380
In the latest revival of fortunes for the super jumbo, Lufthansa has confirmed it will return the A380 to service.
The complete story of the Vickers VC10
Gerry Sweet takes a nostalgic look at the Vickers VC10, the last long-haul airliner built solely by the British aircraft industry, as the type celebrates the 60th anniversary of its maiden flight.
QUIZ: The ultimate Airbus A321XLR quiz!
To celebrate the first test flight of the Airbus A321XLR, don't miss our special quiz dedicated to the pioneering new jet
Embraer receives firm P2F E-Jet order
Brazilian-based Embraer has secured a maiden firm contract for its passenger-to-freighter (P2F) E-Jets programme
Flight Simulation
Typhoon for Microsoft Flight Simulator out now
CJ Simulations has released its first aircraft collection for Microsoft Flight Simulator - the Eurofighter Typhoon.
X-Plane 12 arrives in Brisbane
Orbx has announced YBBN Brisbane Airport is now available for X-Plane 12.
Flight sim airports - Part 2
In part 2, we continue our exploration of some of the more recently available airports in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Quality and features vary quite widely but we will start with one of the best: CYYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport by FlyTampa, where obsession to detail appears to be the hallmark of the designers.
