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Historic
Spitfire versatility: three pilots’ diverse combat experiences
Through the experiences of a trio of pilots, Air Cdre Graham Pitchfork highlighted the versatility of an amazing fighter in the February 2013 issue of FlyPast
Navy Wings to re-engine Sea Fury
Single-seat FB11 may return to flight as early as next year with Pratt & Whitney engine
How Israel made an air-dropping transport out of the Boeing 377
Needing to air-drop supplies to British mercenaries in Yemen, the Israeli Air Force set about having some veteran Boeing 377 Stratocruisers converted — and an unusual operating concept
Warbird pilot Brian Smith's Spitfire love affair
The world’s most illustrious airworthy Spitfire, the Old Flying Machine Company’s MkIX MH434, is 80 this year. To mark the occasion, one of its pilots reflects on his privileged association with this outstanding warbird — and the Hanna family
American Spitfires – a lesser-known story
In the September 2012 issue of Aviation News Jonathan Garraway and Andrew Thomas assessed the often overlooked use of the Spitfire by the US military during World War Two.
Military
USAF B-1Bs return to RAF Fairford amid rising global tensions
Four B-1B Lancers and more than 100 personnel from the USAF’s 7th Bomb Wing (BW) at Dyess AFB, Texas, have deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, UK, as part of the long-planned Bomber Task Force-Europe 24-1 deployment
Boeing suffers over $2bn loss in producing the USAF's next 'Air Force One’
Cost overruns on its project to provide the USAF with two new Presidential transports have caused Boeing to declare an additional $482m loss on the programme, bringing the firm’s total loss on the project to $2.4bn
Commercial
The Ultimate Airline Logo Quiz (part one)
In the past, we’ve given you quizzes on aircraft types, airlines, and airports. But now for something a little different.
We present to you 10 images, all of them the logo of an airline of yesteryear.
How well do you know your defunct airlines?
Lufthansa forced to reduce price of A380s it’s selling back to Airbus
German flag carrier Lufthansa has had to reduce the price of six A380s it is selling back to Airbus.
Finnair jets go Down Under
The Helsinki-based flag carrier has agreed a long-term deal with oneworld partner Qantas
BREAKING: easyJet to open new UK base
Low-cost airline easyJet has announced it will open a new UK base.
Reversible airliner freighter conversions: the start-up revolutionising air cargo
Cristian Sutter, CEO of Avensis Aviation, sees potential where others don’t. While the airline industry was reeling from the impact of COVID-19, he was looking at ways to ensure the freighter market remained flying
Flight Simulation
F28 Professional upgraded
Just Flight has released a major update for the F28 Professional for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Tenerife North for MSFS out now
Just Flight has announced Tenerife North Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Black Square TBM 850 on final
Black Square Simulations has revealed it is working on a TBM 850 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
