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Historic
Hitler's wings: how the Fw 200 Condor became the Führer's favoured transport
When high-ranking Nazis needed air transport during the war years, it was to a selection of Fw 200s that they turned
Newark Harvard project takes shape
Significant steps made in wartime trainer restoration as airframe reassembly nears
Buffalo goes on display in Canada
In late November 2023, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa placed its latest exhibit on display – former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CC-115 Buffalo 115452/452
Historic Aviation Quiz: Racing aeroplanes of the 1920s & 1930s
Speed was a key development in aviation - and from speed comes racing! Can you recognise these racing types from the 1920s & 1930s?
Military
The USAF’s last overseas-based A-10 squadron
In Key Publishing’s ‘United States Air Force Air Power Yearbook 2024’ Mark Ayton reports on the 25th Fighter Squadron,
New Saudi Air Warfare Centre hosts Spears of Victory multinational exercise
Exercise Spears of Victory 24 is taking place at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudia Arabia, with the RAF sending Typhoons flown by XI (Fighter) Squadron to participate.
Frecce Tricolori to star in North American tour
Initially announced by Gen Luca Goretti – the Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force – on November 23, Italy’s premier aerobatic team, Frecce Tricolori (Tricolor Arrows), revealed the full details of what will be its first North American tour in more than 30 years on January 1.
Commercial
Government backs British Airways’ green fuel project
British Airways has been awarded a £9m grant from the UK government’s Advanced Fuel Fund (AFF) competition to help develop lower-carbon aviation fuels.
Aeroitalia expands regional presence with Air Connect deal
Aeroitalia has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire a 93.86% shareholding of Romania’s Air Connect.
SAS bids farewell to the Boeing 737
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has retired its final Boeing 737 after more than 30 years of service.
Concorde captain on handling emergency at Mach 2
Travelling at twice the speed of sound, John Hutchinson had just begun to tuck into his steak fillet when the supersonic aircraft he was piloting began shaking violently. Find out what went wrong in this amazing interview with the former British Airways Concorde captain
Ultimate Dubai Airshow Quiz!
This week, the Dubai Airshow 2023 kicked off in style at Al Maktoum International Airport. The five-day event brought together world-class exhibitors, flying and static aircraft displays, industry conferences and over 300 expert speakers. Airliner World will be bringing you a full round up of all the news from the event in our January 2024 edition. But for now why not take our Ultimate Dubai Airshow Quiz to test your knowledge on one of the world’s biggest aviation events.
Flight Simulation
Thurrock Airfield for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Scenery developer, Burning Blue Design has announced EGMT Thurrock Airfield for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Flight Adventure: The Antonov An-225 Mriya
Who would have expected that an aircraft where only one single example was ever built would cause aviation enthusiasts to gather by the thousands wherever it flew, to simply watch it land and take off? This time, our Flight Adventure examines the gargantuan Antonov An-225 Mriya.
Just Flight’s Avro Vulcan B Mk. 2, K.2 & MRR review
In the review, we take Just Flight's rendition of the Avro Vulcan for Microsoft Flight Simulator for a spin.
