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Historic
Convair 'fire-bomber' flies into retirement
Canada’s BC Aviation Museum experienced a first on September 23 – the simultaneous retirement to the museum of both an aircraft and its pilot
Flying a Spitfire: An unexpected journey
FlyPast’s James Peene and Jamie Ewan enjoyed the ride of a lifetime when they visited Aerial Collective – a flight in a Spitfire…
Battle of Britain Bunker to host author’s 50th book launch
Special event will celebrate a lifetime of dedication and commitment to recording and sharing history
Museum seeks support to boost Jetstream project
Thanks to previous donations earlier this year, Sywell Aviation Museum is making great progress in the restoration of 1969-built Handley Page Jetstream G-RAVL
Phantom completed for memorial display
Atlanta-based company Ponsford has completed refurbishment work on McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom 67-0438, which was recently installed at the East Mississippi Veterans Memorial Park...
Military
Does the United States need an all-stealth air force?
Is stealth really a necessity in military aviation? Charlie Clark examines the options for air arms
UK axes another C-130J, leaving just a handful in RAF service
Another RAF-operated Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules C4 tactical transport has arrived at Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group’s facility at Cambridge Airport in Cambridgeshire for disposal, leaving just a handful of airframes in UK military service
Croatian Mi-8s being prepped for transfer to Ukraine at Zagreb
Following the announcement that Croatia will donate 14 Hip helicopters to Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against invading Russian forces, the Mi-8s of the Divulje-based 395th Transport Helicopter Squadron have been gathered together on the military ramp at Zagreb Franjo Tudjman Airport and adjoining Zrakoplovo-Tehnicki Centar (ZTC)
Commercial
Norse and Air Europa ink Dreamliner lease deal
As start-up Norse Atlantic Airways prepares to launch tickets sales this month, it is leasing four of its Boeing Dreamliners to generate cash.
Key players go head-to-head in booming freighter aircraft market
With soaring interest in converted and custom-built cargo aircraft, manufacturers are scrambling to meet enormous demand. Richard Schuurman speaks to some of the key players within this booming sector
Why a Malaysia 737 suffered uncommanded pitch up
A preliminary report issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has determined why a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 unexpectedly pitched up during flight
New Flybe launches maiden service
Flybe mark two – the new Flybe Ltd – officially launched this morning with its inaugural flight departing Birmingham Airport for George Best Belfast City Airport.
Air France-KLM firms A350F order
Commitments for the Airbus A350F have been given a boost after the Air France-KLM Group today (April 12) firmed up a four-strong order for the type, with purchase rights for the same amount.
Flight Simulation
Cessna U206G Stationair for X-Plane incoming
Thranda Design has announced the next aircraft in the Dynamic Generation Series, the Cessna U206G Stationair for X-Plane 11 is in development.
GSX Pro for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
FSDreamTeam has released a new version of GSX Pro for Microsoft Flight Simulator, adding realistic ground services such as pushback, catering, refuelling, baggage loading and marshalling.
DCS: F-100D Super Sabre in development
Eagle Dynamics has announced a new third-party developer, Grinnelli Designs, is working on the F-100D Super Sabre for DCS.
