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Historic
Spitfire Flight Test
In a recent re-issue of a special magazine by Key Publishing featuring military aircraft flight tests, Dave Unwin takes aloft the legendary Spitfire
Back to life – Mustang reborn in New Zealand
The term ‘time capsule’ is often used to describe World War Two restoration projects, but a New Zealand-based North American P-51D Mustang has such provenance that its claim is perhaps greater than most
The efforts to fly a Dutch F-104 again
In the March 2024 issue of Aviation News, Leonard van den Broek provides an update on efforts to return a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter to flight at Volkel Air Base in the Netherlands
Egyptian Bestmann treasures arrive in Europe
German enthusiast Ernest Mika has acquired around 20 Bücker 181 Bestmanns originally built under license in Egypt
Military
Canada axes CT-155 Hawk fleet as it reevaluates pilot training programme
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is making major changes to its flight training programme in preparation for the frontline fighter force’s upcoming transition from the CF-188A/B Hornet to the F-35A Lightning II
First Dutch AH-64E arrives at Gilze-Rijen
The first AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter for the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s (RNLAF’s) No 301 Squadron landed at Gilze-Rijen Air Base – the unit’s home-base – for the first time on March 14
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 185
How well do you know your military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills on our quiz below...
Commercial
Why orders for widebody airliners rose in 2023
If 2023 proved anything, it was that there is high demand for airliners. While narrowbodies dominate sales, widebodies regained popularity after the slump during the pandemic years. Richard Schuurman explains what is driving this uptick
Aeroflot’s fleet settlements continue
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has finalised further insurance claims with leasing companies for seven more aircraft.
International return for Tu-214
Russian carrier Red Wings has placed its restored Tupolev Tu-214 into service on international flights.
Take off for Air Astana IPO
Kazakhstan's flag carrier Air Astana has begun trading on the London Stock Exchange and Astana International Exchange (AIX).
ULTIMATE ANSETT AUSTRALIA QUIZ!
February 17 marks the anniversary of the formation of Ansett Australia in 1936. Based in Melbourne, the airline survived for 65 years before collapsing in 2001 (and then again in 2002). So this week, we test your knowledge of this iconic airline. Good luck!
Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator touches down in Cincinnati
Scenery developer FeelThere has released Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
F-5E Tiger II takes flight in MSFS
SC Designs has released the legendary F-5E Tiger II for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
TrueEarth Great Britain North for X-Plane
Orbx has announced TrueEarth Great Britain North for X-Plane 12 is now available.
