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Historic
What is the difference between Douglas DC-2 and DC-3?
In a chapter extracted from a Key Publishing book on the Douglas DC-3, Tim McLelland examines the changes made to the DC-2 to make the legendary DC-3
Flying Legends at 30: recalling the stars of the greatest warbird display
As Flying Legends prepares to return at its new Church Fenton venue, Aeroplane editor Ben Dunnell chronicles The Fighter Collection’s historic aviation spectacular
Sywell Hawker Tempest first flight approaches!
Hawker Tempest Mk.II heads towards first flight after passing important milestone in its exhaustive restoration
Military
France hands over first dual-seat Rafale fighter to Croatia
The first dual-seat Dassault Rafale B for the Croatian Air Force was officially handed over during a ceremony at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base (BA118) on October 2, which was attended by Croatian Defence Minister Mario Banožić and other high-ranking political and military personnel
Florida ANG F-15C/Ds take part in combined exercise in Colombia
Several F-15C/D Eagles from the 159th Fighter Squadron ‘Boxin’ Gators’ – a component of the Florida ANG’s 125th Fighter Wing – deployed to Palanquero, Colombia, on August 18 to participate in the combined exercise, Àngel de los Andes and Relámpago VIII
All eyes on Ramstein as NATO nations gathered for fifth Ukraine summit
As defence ministers and military officials flew in for a NATO meeting on Ukraine, Babak Taghvaee was at Ramstein Air Base in Germany to witness the comings and goings
Commercial
QUIZ: The Ultimate Birmingham Airport quiz! (part one)
Turning our quizzing efforts closer to home this week, we present to you the Ultimate Birmingham Airport Quiz.
10 fiendishly fun questions for you to enjoy on the Second City's airport.
Good luck!
What sports teams do Saudia sponsor?
Saudia is the latest airline to delve into the high-profile world of sports sponsorship. Airliner World speaks to the carrier’s corporate marketing and communications advisor Ibrahim Binaquil to find out why.
Inside Bombardier's rapidly expanding service centre network
Bombardier Aviation has rapidly expanded its business jet service centre network around the world. Ian Harbison gives us a run-through of the key global developments over an industrious few months.
Flight Simulation
Black Square announces Piston and Turbine Duke in development
Black Square Simulations has announced it is developing the Piston and Turbine Duke for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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.