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Historic
The Luftwaffe’s top three fighters
On March 9 1935, Germany announced the formation of the Luftwaffe, going against the Treaty of Versailles. So what were the most popular fighters of the Luftwaffe from the time of its establishment in 1935 to its insolvency in 1946?
The incredible women of the Air Transport Auxiliary
‘I am the pilot’! Mary Ellis’s is just one of the incredible stories of the Spitfire Girls. To mark International Women’s Day, David Duker tells Mary’s story, as well as other stories from within the 168 female members of the ATA, without whom the Battle of Britain may not have been won…
FlyPast Podcast Episode 11
This week, Aeroplane Editor Ben Dunnell and FlyPast's Deputy Editor Jamie Ewan join the podcast to discuss the Spitfire on its 85th anniversary...
Military
Norway receives final P-8A Poseidon
Norway has taken delivery of its fifth and final Boeing P-8A Poseidon. The aircraft, 9586 (c/n 66114/9026. FMS BuNo 169586, ex N688DS) Munin was handed over to the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) and flown to Evenes Air Station, Norway, on May 27
Libya orders Hurkus C
A CONTRACT for the purchase of an unspecified number of Turkish TAI Hurkus C close air support and training aircraft has been signed by the Libyan Air Force (LAF), with the backing of the Libyan Government.
Insights from a real TOPGUN instructor
Retired US Navy CDR Jim ‘Jambo’ Ray shares some of his experiences as a TOPGUN instructor with Dr Kevin Wright
Commercial
Flight Simulation
Orbx Releases Vienna
Orbx has announced Vienna International Airport is now available for X-Plane and Prepar3D version 4.
New York Stewart International Airport Out Now
SierraSim Simulation has announced KSWF New York Stewart International Airport is now available for FSX and Prepar3D.
Orbx Announces Boulder City - Gateway to the Grand Canyon
Jarrad Marshall from Orbx has revealed the next US destination in development is Boulder City for Prepar3D version 4.