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Historic
US Catalina project makes progress
The Commemorative Air Force Lake Superior Squadron has released an update on its long-term restoration of Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina BuNo 64097
‘Johnny’ Johnson road name campaign
A campaign is afoot to name a road in Bristol after ‘the last Dambuster’, Sqn Ldr George 'Johnny' Johnson, who died on December 7.
RAF veteran, 99, receives war medal
LAC Anne-Marie Allen, now 99, has returned to RAF Northolt to be presented with a long overdue service medal
Inside the RAF's secret U-2 detachment
The recently declassified reports from Project ‘Oldster’, the RAF element of the CIA’s U-2 programme, reveal more detail on life with the Turkey-based detachment than has ever been public before
The 'last Dambuster' Johnny Johnson dies aged 101
Sqn Ldr George ‘Johnny’ Johnson has passed away, aged 101
Military
What transport aircraft does the Italian Air Force operate?
The Italian Air Force flies several types of mobility and transport aircraft. Joe Campion breaks down the fleet
Italian Air Force and the Eurofighter F-2000A: the complete story
In Italian service, the Eurofighter F-2000A provides the backbone of its air-to-air fighting force. Joe Campion speaks to a pilot and explores the Italian Air Force's long-standing relationship with the Typhoon
What helicopters does the Italian Air Force use?
Joe Campion details the rotary contingent of the Italian Air Force
Commercial
Gallery: Next-gen airliners shine in Farnborough air display
In the searing heat of the afternoon sun, the Boeing 777X, 737 MAX 10, Embraer E190-E2 and Airbus A350 were among the aircraft put through their paces on day two of the Farnborough International Airshow
Airliner aerobatics: Watch Farnborough Airshow display highlights
Watch the Boeing 777X, 737 MAX 10, Embraer E190-E2 and Airbus A350 wow crowds during the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow.
Norse CEO interview Pt2: Can the carrier survive soaring fuel prices?
In the second part of our exclusive interview series with Bjørn Tore Larsen, Key Aero’s Gordon Smith discusses crew unions and fuel costs with the Norse Atlantic Airways CEO.
Alaska Air Group enhances Embraer’s E175 orderbook
Orders keep trickling through at this year’s busy Farnborough Airshow, this time with Alaska Air Group placing an order for more Embraer E175 examples.
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.