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Historic
The Snark: a peculiar aircraft that baffled experts
He might be one of the most important names in aeronautical development of whom you’ve never heard, but Dr Norman de Bruyne deserves his place in the history books — not least for a light aeroplane that confounded supposedly expert opinion
French Transall bows out with farewell tour
Wearing a unique commemorative scheme, the French Air Force’s C-160 Transall R-212/64-GL has undertaken a farewell tour to mark the retirement of the type from service.
How a pricey restaurant bill led an actor to start an airline with a Dragon Rapide
The very fine restoration of a de Havilland Dragon Rapide also resurrected a British airline name from the past. We tracked down the man who ran the original Scillonia Airways, and talked to one of the leading lights in the modern operation of the same name
Flying Germany’s incredible V/STOL Dornier Do 31 airlifter
German jet innovation resumed post-war, and with a vengeance. The Dornier Do 31 V/STOL transport was a remarkable achievement — we talked to the test pilot who was instrumental in this ground-breaking project
Curtiss P-40N Warhawk restoration projects offered for sale
In a deal brokered by US-based Courtesy Aircraft Sales, a pair of Curtiss P-40N Warhawk restoration projects are available to purchase
Military
Ejection seat latest developments
Ejection seats are a vital asset in today’s fast jets, saving the lives of countless aircrew when they get into trouble. Tim Fish looks at the latest technological developments and the bumps along the way as the fifth generation evolves.
Countering China - Australia and New Zealand ponder future forces
As China’s influence expands across the Indo-Pacific region and its military forces are modernised at an ever-increasing rate, Australia and New Zealand have tough decisions to make about the future force structure of their military, writes Tim Fish
Italy retires its MQ-1C Predator A+ fleet after 18 years of service
After 18 years of service, 3,800 sorties and over 31,000 flight hours logged, the Italian Air Force retired its fleet of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-1C Predator A+ remotely piloted aircraft systems on December 19
Commercial
UAE repurposing for Emirates’ first A380
Emirates has signed a contract with UAE-based Falcon Aircraft Recycling to upcycle and recycle its first retired A380 aircraft
Inside SFO's new $2.4bn Harvey Milk Terminal 1
San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1 has hit a new milestone with the launch of its latest phase as Kirstie Pickering reports
100% SAF study launched
A group of French aviation industry stakeholders has launched the first study of single-aisle aircraft running on 100% sustainable aviation fuel
Engine core partnership for GE Aviation and NASA
Jet engine maker GE Aviation is partnering with NASA to research advanced engine cores for single-aisle aircraft
Aeroporto Bolognese: How Bologna Airport is standing out
With culinary treats and eye-catching supercars, Bologna Airport knows how to stay memorable. Andreas Spaeth travelled to the Italian gateway to find out more
Flight Simulation
PMDG Douglas DC-6 available in the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace
Created by the development team at PMDG Simulations, the Douglas DC-6 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is a highly detailed simulation recreated in authentic detail and realism.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year Edition
Asobo Studio has announced Microsoft Flight Simulator (MFS) Game of the Year (GOTY) Edition is now available.
FlightSim Community Survey 2021 Now Online
Navigraph is conducting a FlightSim Community Survey together with several major add-on developers and organisations within the flight simulation community.