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Flight Sim 2019
For many flight simulator enthusiasts, the Flight Sim show at RAF Cosford in the UK is a staple in their annual simulator diets.
Jamming Kings Sembach’s Compass Call EC-130Hs
From 1987 to 1991 the 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron operated from Sembach Air Base in Germany...
Dornier’s multi-role Do 217
Even before the outbreak of war, Dornier began planning a replacement for the Do 17...
Archer TX/LX for X-Plane Takes Flight
Just Flight, in partnership with Thranda Design have released the PA-28-181 Archer TX/LX for X-Plane 11.
Boeing Temporarily Suspends MAX Production
NINE MONTHS after the loss of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302, Boeing confirmed it would “prioritise the delivery of stored aircraft” and “temporarily suspend production” of the 737 MAX from January 1.
Embraer E-Jet Family Version 3 Released
FeelThere has announced the Embraer E-Jet family V3 for Prepar3D is officially released.
Alderney for Prepar3D Out Now
The latest UK destination from Orbx is EGJA Alderney Airport for FSX and Prepar3D.
Grand Caravan for X-Plane Ready for Take-Off
Carenado has released the C208B Grand Caravan EX G1000 version for X-Plane 11.
Thunder in the Air
The DCS: JF-17 Thunder by Deka Ironworks is now available for download on the DCS World e-Shop and Steam.
Gothenburg Landvetter Released
Orbx has announced ESGG Gothenburg Landvetter Airport for Prepar3D v4 is now available.
Historic Aviation Video Quiz
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Aeroplane news from 1940
Ben Dunnell looks back 80 years to see how The Aeroplane covered the momentous events of 1940
Aeroplane meets Mikael Carlson
The legendary Swedish restorer, builder and pilot of early aircraft...
'The finest acrobatic pilot I have ever seen'
That description is one of many to have lauded the prowess of Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force
pilot Capt D. V. Armstrong
Eagle soars
For the Hangar 10 collection in Germany, the long-awaited return to
flight of its FW 190 project is a major milestone
Six Appeal
Many might have considered it outmoded, but for Air Atlantique the Douglas DC-6 was a more-than-viable freighter well into the 21st century — and its crews loved it
HangarTalk
Comment on historic
aviation by the chief
executive of the UK’s
Light Aircraft Association
Target for today
Born on the Scottish island of Islay, the late John Edgar McKechnie spent most of his early years in Edinburgh...
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