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Historic
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
TSR2: The greatest aircraft the RAF never flew?
Arguably the most controversial aircraft in British history, the TSR2 still has the power to divide opinion. Was it rightly cancelled or a missed opportunity? In the January 2017 issue of Aviation News, Dr Kevin Wright weighed up the arguments.
Last Blackburn Beverley to be saved
Final complete example of post-war RAF airlifter rescued from uncertain future by museum announcement
Famous Jaguar returns to 6 Squadron
To mark 6 Squadron’s 110th anniversary today, January 31, 2024, it was announced that a famous aircraft from its past has once again taken up residence with the unit.
Military
First three Greek MH-60R Seahawks nearing delivery
The first three Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawks for the Hellenic Navy are a step closer to delivery after
Lockheed Martin rolls out first C-130J-30 for New Zealand
Lockheed Martin formally rolled out the first of five C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical transports for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) at its production facility in Marietta, Georgia, on February 15
US finally approves sale of F-16 Block 70s to Turkey
After a two-year delay, Turkey has finally gained approval from the US government to acquire 40 new-build F-16C/D Block 70 Fighting Falcon multi-role fighters and 79 F-16V upgrade kits in a deal worth approximately $23bn
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.
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.
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.
Flight Simulation
Orbx's EU Great Britain South review
We take a tour of Orbx's Great Britain South for Microsoft Flight Simulator and see if the masters of scenery can once again bring the real world to the desktop.
Heliports Bratislava released
The latest destination from Aerosoft is Heliports Bratislava for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Hype Performance Group’s H160 review
In this review, we take a detailed look at the H160 helicopter from Hype Performance Group.