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Historic
Deadline approaches for Coachmakers flying scholarship
Applicants sought for chance to obtain PPL training on Cambridge Tiger Moths
Vulcan XH558 to remain at Doncaster — but for how long?
Stay of execution at South Yorkshire airport confirmed as new Vulcan to the Sky CEO announced
Aeroplane Database: Breguet 'Deux Ponts'
The heavy transport that proved to be the ultimate manifestation of Louis Breguet’s interest in flying leviathans
Fears allayed after B-17 flies again following spar inspection
Commemorative Air Force’s ‘Sentimental Journey’ becomes first Flying Fortress to take to the air following airworthiness directive
Starfighter flies in Italy ahead of centenary show
Starfighters Inc TF-104G airborne at Grosseto in advance of Italian Air Force 100th anniversary spectacular
Military
Typhoon jets use road as a runway in RAF first
Two of the RAF’s frontline jets tested and proved the capability in Finland as part of Exercise Baana. The Finnish Air Force’s annual training exercise took place on a public road in Tervo, which is usually used for normal traffic but specially designed as an emergency landing.
UK MOD told to consider advantages of operating mixed F-35A/B fleet
The UK parliament’s Defence Select Committee was told that the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review set out plans for the UK to buy 138 F-35B Lightning IIs. As of May 1, 2023, the UK had taken delivered of 31 F-35Bs, with a total of 48 due to be delivered by the end of 2025 as part of an initial Tranche 1 order
RAF fast-jet training problems branded ‘farcical’ by new report
An engine fault on the RAF’s Hawk T2 advanced jet trainers has caused substantial delays in fast-jet pilot training and has cost the UK MOD more than £50m, a report by an influential group of British MPs has found
Commercial
BREAKING: Riyadh Air launches with major aircraft order
Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier signs bumper commitment for widebody jets
Binter UK flights? Airline's big plans revealed
Binter Canarias is embarking on an exciting new chapter in its colourful history, as Matteo Legnani reports from Gran Canaria
How do I become an air traffic controller?
Could you safely manage the traffic at a busy international airport or guide it through some of the world’s most congested airspace? Leading practitioners describe the challenging routes to qualification
QUIZ: Failed and forgotten low-cost carriers
For every easyJet or Southwest, there are dozens of low-cost airline ventures which - for a variety of reasons - don't stand the test of time. From mergers to messy collapses, it's time to test your knowledge of these relics of no-frills flying. Good luck!
12 mind-blowing animal-inspired aircraft innovations
From shark skin-like fuselage coatings to bat-inspired wings, Tom Batchelor examines some of the latest amazing concepts which could transform how we take to the skies
Flight Simulation
Sibson Aerodrome for MSFS released
Burning Blue Design has announced Sibson Aerodrome for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
F28 Professional for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Developed by the Just Flight in-house team, the F28 regional jet is based on a real-world aircraft, ex-PH-CHN, located at the Aircraft Maintenance & Training School, Woensdrecht in the Netherlands.
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.
