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Historic
Aeroplane meets... John Dodd
Giving up a career as an RAE scientist, and flying for a living instead, was just the start for this exponent of vintage aircraft in all their forms
Lapland Lancaster – bomber turned tourist attraction
The wreck of a 617 Squadron Avro Lancaster has become a tourist attraction in Sweden
Japan wonder weapon Nakajima Kikka
By 1944 Japan’s war was going from bad to worse. Among the aircraft developed in response was a close air support light bomber featuring brand-new jet engine technology
RAF grounds half of BBMF fleet, here's why
Earlier today, June 23, 2023, the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight announced a temporary pause in flying…
D-Day veteran Spitfire airborne in UK after 22-year absence
ML417 flies again from Duxford with revised appearance
Military
Sweden accelerates Gripen E deliveries
On 12 September, Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) announced a SEK5.8 billion ($520 million) contract with Saab covering a newly funded package of capability enhancements and adjusted delivery schedules for the Gripen during
Wagner troops believed killed in Mali crash
The Mali Air Force lost its sole Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft (TZ-98T) in a fatal accident after overrunning the runway at Gao International Airport in Mali on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
US Marines Sharpshooters stand down
The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine aircraft group MAG-11 said goodbye to Marine fighter attack training squadron VMFAT-101, when the unit was deactivated at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, on September 29, 2023.
Commercial
New special livery for Alaska Airlines
The new livery will coincide with the carrier celebrating 15 years of service to the Aloha State.
How British Airways is helping autistic customers
The airline launched new steps during World Autism Acceptance Week.
ATPL vs MPL: Demystifying the differences with expert insights from L3Harris
Expert insights from L3Harris’ Dave Coward to help clarify the differences between ATPL and MPL pilot training programs. Learn about the unique features of each programme and find out how to improve your chances of achieving success as a candidate.
The Ultimate Emirates A380 Quiz
To celebrate Emirates bringing the A380 back to Glasgow – making it the fourth UK destination for the super jumbo – we’ve got a quiz to test your knowledge on the Middle Eastern flag carrier’s double-decker. Good luck!
Flight Simulation
Thrustmaster announces Viper product range
Thrustmaster has announced a range of new products dubbed the Viper TQS, designed to replicate the controls, flight kinematics and sensations experienced by real Viper pilots.
Airbus A300B4 in development
Just Flight has announced it is working on an Airbus A300B4 Professional for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Munich V2 for MSFS now available
Scenery developer sim-wings has released Munich V2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.