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Historic
USAF museum gets combat veteran Pave Hawk
Combat rescue helicopter arrives at Wright-Patterson AFB for permanent display
Privately owned MiG-23 crashes in Michigan
Two crew members eject successfully as ex-Czech Air Force jet comes down near Willow Run Airport
Firefly returns to Duxford after more than 20 years
IWM’s early example of Fairey carrier fighter comes back from Fleet Air Arm Museum loan
Was the 1912 Military Aeroplane Competition a pointless exercise?
The 1912 Military Aeroplane Competition sought to find the best flying machine for British Army needs. But when the contenders gathered on Salisbury Plain, the futility of the endeavour became clear
Military
Ukrainian Su-24s destroy Russian corvette in Crimean shipyard strike
Late in the afternoon of November 4, the Ukrainian Air Force-operated Su-24M Fencer-Ds equipped with UK/French-supplied Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG air-launched cruise missiles struck yet another blow against a high-value target in the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula
US Navy clears Super Hornet fleet to wield StormBreaker
In what is a major development milestone, the US Navy has now cleared its frontline F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fleet to carry and deliver the Raytheon GBU-53/B StormBreaker – formally known as the Small Diameter Bomb Increment II (SDB II) – operationally
First Dutch ‘Vipers’ arrive in Romania for Ukrainian F-16 pilot training
As preparations continue to be made for the training of Ukrainian Air Force air/ground crews on the Fighting Falcon, the Royal Netherlands Air Force delivered the first batch of its F-16AM/BM (MLU) fighters to the newly established European F-16 Training Centre (EFTC) at the Romanian Air Force’s 86th Air Base in Borcea, Romania, on November 7
Commercial
Another Airbus order for flynas
The Saudi low-cost carrier signs a follow-on deal with the European manufacturer
Record-breaking deal for IndiGo
The Indian budget carrier places what Airbus dubs “the biggest single purchase agreement in the history of commercial aviation”
Boeing predicts strong growth
New aircraft market will be worth $8 trillion over the next two decades as air travel demand outpaces economic growth
More Airbuses for Air Mauritius
The Mauritian flag carrier is poised to expand its widebody fleet with Paris Air Show order
The Ultimate Paris Air Show Quiz
With the Paris Air Show kicking off next week, we’re going to test your knowledge of the iconic show. So here are 10 questions to whet your appetites for the week ahead!
Flight Simulation
Kangerlussuaq Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
MK-Studios has announced Kangerlussuaq Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is released.
Petersburg Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Petersburg is located between Juneau and Ketchikan and is only accessible by sea or air. It is primarily a commercial fishing town but also attracts tourists for outdoor activities.
Supercarrier Pro for MSFS released
Following three years of research and development, Miltech Simulations has released Supercarrier Pro for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
