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Historic
US Air Force AC-47s in Vietnam – the first gunships
One of the more unusual tasks for the C-47 was as a gunship. The AC-47 Spooky saw extensive service in the Vietnam War as Philip Chinnery detailed in the June 2015 issue of FlyPast
Air Atlantique Dakotas – Diverse Operations
In the December 2014 issue of Aviation News, Charles Woodley examined the varied work undertaken by Air Atlantique’s Dakotas
Rare Salmson Cri-Cri re-emerges
High-wing French trainer nearing end of restoration at La Ferté-Alais
'Black Buck' Vulcan gets much-needed care
Famed Falklands veteran bomber under restoration after years outside
Life and times of the DC-3 with the most flying hours
Aeroplane published this article from Jay Selman in its December 2015 issue about the highest-time Douglas DC-3
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 167
Welcome to the 167th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Inside story of the world's first frontline Tornado squadron
Group Captain Peter Gooding (Ret’d) provides insights into the Tornado’s early RAF career as he tells Dino Carrara what it was like to be the boss of the world’s first frontline squadron flying the then new swing-wing bomber.
Commercial
CPK outlines passenger experience plans
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny is set to build a state-of-the-art airport hub from scratch, promising a seamless, enjoyable passenger experience
Firing fireworks from aircraft: inside the Firebirds aerobatic team
Mark Broadbent talks to the Firebirds aerobatic team, who perform with pyrotechnics and LEDs
Mexican President FINALLY sells Boeing 787
After a long period of trying to sell the jet, it now has a new owner
Flight Simulation
East Midlands Airport for MSFS now available
Pyreegue Dev Co has announced EGNX - East Midlands Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Red Bull Bullseye landing challenge released
In 2023, Red Bull aerobatic pilot Luke Czepiela successfully landed a Carbon Cub on the helipad of Dubai’s Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Hotel at an altitude of 689ft.
Microsoft Flight Simulator lands in Jeju
Developed by SamScene, the scenery is an authentic rendition of the second-largest airport in South Korea, sporting a detailed terminal with interior modelling.