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Historic
Rare Salmson Cri-Cri re-emerges
High-wing French trainer nearing end of restoration at La Ferté-Alais
'Black Buck' Vulcan gets much-needed care
Famed Falklands veteran bomber under restoration after years outside
Life and times of the DC-3 with the most flying hours
Aeroplane published this article from Jay Selman in its December 2015 issue about the highest-time Douglas DC-3
Historic Aviation Quiz: The DC-3
With Key.Aero celebrating Douglas’ indomitable DC-3, we dedicate this week’s quiz to what is perhaps one of the most iconic aeroplanes ever – and one that still ploughs the skies for trade hauling cargo, more than 80 years after it first took to the air. But how much do you know about the type many believe say will never die and could well be one of the first to beat a century in service?
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 167
Welcome to the 167th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Inside story of the world's first frontline Tornado squadron
Group Captain Peter Gooding (Ret’d) provides insights into the Tornado’s early RAF career as he tells Dino Carrara what it was like to be the boss of the world’s first frontline squadron flying the then new swing-wing bomber.
Commercial
CPK outlines passenger experience plans
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny is set to build a state-of-the-art airport hub from scratch, promising a seamless, enjoyable passenger experience
Firing fireworks from aircraft: inside the Firebirds aerobatic team
Mark Broadbent talks to the Firebirds aerobatic team, who perform with pyrotechnics and LEDs
Mexican President FINALLY sells Boeing 787
After a long period of trying to sell the jet, it now has a new owner
Flight Simulation
DA20 Eclipse takes flight in X-Plane 12
Aircraft developer, SimSolutions has released the DA20-C1 Eclipse for X-Plane 12.
Penang Airport for MSFS out now
Developed by SHADESCENE, Penang International Airport in northern Malaysia is recreated in detail.
Mumbai Airport MSFS now available
Scenery developer, MSK Productions has announced Mumbai Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.