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Historic
Life on a RAF Germany Phantom squadron
With the Cold War in full flow, West Germany’s position on the front line demanded an allied presence. Former RAF Phantom pilot Al Munro gives a taste of his Battle Flight years
The Blackburn Buccaneer: Red Flag’s low-level legend
Former Buccaneer squadron commander Graham Pitchfork describes the RAF’s extraordinary success during the early Red Flag exercises
How the RAF took the Harrier into the field
The Harrier Field Force was a revolutionary concept for the Cold War RAF, yet despite its birth pangs, it soon evolved into an unrivalled capability. We spoke to the man who, more than anyone else, made it so
74 Sqn and the Lightning F.3
Tony Clay describes the Lightning F.3 and its time with the RAF’s famous ‘Tigers’, 74 Squadron
Military
Behind the scenes insights from RIAT’s Head of Air Ops
What can we expect from the next Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford? And what is involved in securing participation for the world’s largest military airshow? Mark Broadbent finds out in the March 2024 issue of Aviation News
Davis-Monthan AFB bids fond farewell to first ‘Warthog’
In line with the USAF’s plan to retire its entire fleet of A-10C Thunderbolt II close air support (CAS) aircraft within the next three-to-five years, the 355th Wing (WG) has withdrawn its first ‘Warthog’ from operational use at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona, which shares an almost 50-year history with the type
Commercial
Alaska to buy Hawaiian
In a surprise announcement, Alaska Airlines has announced its intention to purchase Hawaiian Airlines in a deal worth $1.9bn. Alaska Air Group will pay $18 in cash per share to Hawaiian Holdings, taking on the Honolulu carrier’s $900m debt.
Ryanair lands in Norwich
Low-cost giant Ryanair announced in December that it will begin operations for the first time at Norwich Airport this summer, with three routes commencing from April 1.
BA CityFlyer set to return to a London airport
London City-based BA CityFlyer is to make a return to London/Stansted in May 2024, its first operation at the facility in four years.
Turkish Airlines rebrands its low-cost carrier
Turkish Airlines has announced that it will rebrand its low-cost subsidiary AnadoluJet as AJet Air Transportation Inc – AJet for short – and move the carrier to its own AOC starting in March 2024.
Spirit takeover blocked
JETBLUE’S $3.8bn bid to buy rival Spirit Airlines has been blocked by William Young, a US district judge in Boston, on anti-competitive grounds.
Flight Simulation
Turtle Beach releases the VelocityOne Flightdeck HOTAS
Turtle Beach has announced the VelocityOne Flightdeck HOTAS flight control system is now available.
Hughes XF-11 takes flight in MSFS
Aircraft developer Flying Fries has announced the Hughes XF-11 is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Orbx releases Swedish triple pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator
The latest package from Orbx features three airports in Sweden, Umeå, Kiruna and Scandinavian Mountains.
