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Historic
How KLM kept flying as war spread through Europe
Frustrated at the consequences of war in 1940, KLM’s boss Albert Plesman dubbed the hangars full of DC-3s at Schiphol airport his “boxes of oranges”. The Aeroplane visited just before the German invasion
Gold for RAF Museum Midlands
The Cosford attraction has achieved the highest possible accreditation awarded through a VisitEngland scheme
Gloster tribute revealed at Bentham
A commemorative plaque has been unveiled at a former Gloster site
Hawker Tempest pilots in combat – World War Two and Aden Emergency
By the time the Tempest entered service many of its pilots were seasoned veterans, well up to capitalising on its superb qualities. In the December 2016 issue of FlyPast Graham Pitchfork profiled a trio of Tempest exponents
France's final Transall goes on display at museum
The Musée de l’Air et d’Espace placed its newly acquired C-160G Gabriel on display in September, reuniting it with an old colleague, as Babak Taghvaee discovered
Military
Japan set to receive first F-35B Lightning IIs in 2025
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force is to receive its first short take-off and vertical landing-configured F-35B Lightning II from Lockheed Martin in 2025
Japan to send aircraft for Exercise Air Defender 2023
The German Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) is taking part in Exercise Air Defender 23 later this year
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 139
Welcome to the 139th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Commercial
Analysis: Impact of Russian sanctions on commercial aviation
Crippling sanctions, the collapse of vital bilateral agreements and airspace bans. Aviation News investigates the impact on the commercial aviation industry of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Onboard Etihad Airways' maiden Airbus A350-1000 service
More than a decade after its initial order, Etihad has finally welcomed the Airbus A350-1000 to its long-haul fleet. Gordon Smith joined chief executive Tony Douglas on board the maiden flight
Croydon: London’s ‘first’ hub airport you’ve never heard of
It wasn’t Britain’s first aerial gateway, but Croydon Airport rapidly became the nation’s hub and one of the world’s most important airports. We chart the history of London’s first true hub airport in this six-part opener – featuring rare archive images.
Looking back at British Airways' 'World Images' rebranding
A quarter of a century after British Airways unveiled the first of a planned 50 ‘World Images’ across the tailfins of its fleet, Martin Needham looks back at a period almost airbrushed from the carrier’s history
QUIZ: Virgin Atlantic special!
While it isn’t the biggest airline around, Virgin Atlantic certainly boasts plenty of character and has a fascinating history. This week we’re putting your knowledge of this quirky British carrier to the test – good luck!
Flight Simulation
iniBuilds announces two new aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Following iniBuilds announcement of the development of the Airbus A310 for Microsoft Flight Simulator in June this year, the company has announced two additional aircraft will be free for owners of Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Yakutat for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Northern Sky Studio has announced that PAYA Yakutat Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
172SP Classic Enhancement pack for MSFS released
The 172SP Classic Enhancement pack offers improvements to the default Cessna 172 Skyhawk in Microsoft Flight Simulator with more realistic engine and electrical system modelling along with upgrades to the cockpit.