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Historic
Newark Air Museum celebrates annual CockpitFest
Staff at the Nottinghamshire attraction are reflecting on another successful CockpitFest – and have announced dates for the next one
Did you know about the Bf 109 discovered on Malta?
In late February 2023, the warbird world was rocked by the news that the wreck of a Luftwaffe Bf 109 had been discovered on Malta – 80 years after it was last seen. This is the story of Messerschmitt ‘Black 11’. By David Palidano of the Malta Aviation Museum
Stunning Bf 109 E flies in Germany
British warbird pilot Charlie Brown undertakes testing of ‘Red 12’ at Bonn-Hangelar
Another Beech ‘Staggerwing’ flies in the Netherlands
Latest restoration completed by Transal Aero Services at Midden Zeeland
Historic 'Connie' VIP transport airborne at Chino
Lewis Air Legends’ Lockheed C-121A flies again after seven-year restoration
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 166
Welcome to the 166th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
South Korea axes F-35B acquisition plan to grow F-35A fleet?
Seoul has requested a government-to-government Foreign Military Sale for the purchase of 25 fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighters has been approved by the US State Department
US Navy ‘Providers’ fly final official C-2A Greyhound flight
The US Navy’s Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) ‘Providers’ conducted its final official C-2A Greyhound flight at NAS North Island in California on September 20
Commercial
Sparks fly from Ryanair 737 during landing incident
The nose wheel of a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 failed while landing at Dublin Airport on Sunday (April 9).
The secrets behind Malta's blossoming aviation sector
Tom Batchelor speaks to key players from the blossoming Maltese civil aviation scene to discover some of the secrets behind its recent success.
Why did the Mitsubishi SpaceJet fail?
With prototypes flying and firm orders in place, why did Mitsubishi axe its regional jet programme? Mark Broadbent details the turbulent times which led to the cancellation of the SpaceJet project.
BA Euroflyer: the inside story of Britain's newest airline
It isn’t everyday that a new British airline launches, and it’s even rarer to gain an insider glimpse into its formation. Sam Pritchard, programme director at BA Euroflyer gives us an exclusive insight into how the ambitious new venture took flight.
FIGAS: Is this the world's most unusual airline?
Chris Smith speaks with Troyd Bowles, chief pilot at the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS), to learn more about the operation of one of the world’s most unusual airlines.
Flight Simulation
Skyscenders 76' takes flight in X-Plane
VSKYLABS has announced a new experimental Sci-Fi project called Skyscenders 76' is now available for X-Plane 12.
Orbx releases Sacramento for MSFS
Developed by Matteo Veneziani, KSMF Sacramento International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is an accurate rendition of the actual destination, featuring custom ortho imagery with ground markings and taxiway signs.
Colorado Springs for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Scenery developers BMWorld and AmSim have teamed up again, this time releasing Colorado Springs Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.