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Historic
Korean War: RAF Meteor pilot on Australian combat ops
How an RAF pilot ended up flying 105 combat missions for the Royal Australian Air Force during the Korean War
Meteor - the story of Britain's first jet-powered day-fighter
Britain’s premier first-generation jet-powered combat aircraft, the Gloster Meteor entered service in the latter stages of World War Two and operated well into the 1950s in a variety of frontline roles. Malcolm V Lowe tells the story of the day-fighter Meteors
Another Hawker Tempest bound for UK skies?
On February 23, 2023, the South Wales Aviation Museum (SWAM) at St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan took delivery of the major parts of Hawker Tempest II MW758…
New group to return historic Lear Jet to the skies
Based in Wichita, Kansas, the newly-formed Classic Lear Jet Foundation (CLJF) has announced its intentions to restore Learjet 23-003 – the third ever example of the world changing business jet ever built and the first delivered to a customer…
Military
Boeing passes major T-7A Red Hawk milestones as first production flight nears
Boeing marked the start of its flight-test programme for the T-7A Red Hawk advanced jet trainer when the first taxi tests were completed at its St Louis facility in Missouri on June 9
IN DEPTH: Analysing the Russian Aerospace Forces' response to the Wagner rebellion
The short-lived but potentially highly consequential rebellion by Russia’s infamous Wagner Group on June 24 is certainly one of the most important events in recent Russian history and it came as a direct result of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia War
USMC's 'Black Knights' carry out first trans-Pacific F-35C deployment
Four F-35C Lightning IIs from the USMC’s Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314) ‘Black Knights’ at MCAS Miramar, California, recently carried out their first trans-Pacific deployment to Australia for integrated training with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Commercial
Are Emirates Airbus A380s coming to Stansted?
In a first for the Essex gateway, a double airbridge has been introduced – which is capable of being used to access the upper deck of Airbus A380s. Find out more here…
ATP Flight School in BIG Cessna Skyhawk order
America's largest flight school will boost its Cessna Skyhawk contingent. Find out the latest developments here…
Rare aircraft movements from the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on September 19 was attended by some 500 heads of state, including presidents, prime ministers and monarchs from across the globe, making it one of the largest such gatherings since the memorial for Nelson Mandela, the former president of South Africa, in 2013. Here we illustrate some of the more unusual aircraft to visit the UK for the event.
Industry insight from the president of Jetcraft’s commercial aviation division
Now in its 60th year of operation, Jetcraft has grown from a Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina FBO to a global network of aviation advisors. Raphael Haddad, president of Jetcraft’s commercial aviation division, speaks to Airliner World about the current state of the industry, ongoing challenges and long-term prospects.
Flight Simulation
MV-22B Osprey for Microsoft Flight Simulator review
The MV-22 Osprey is a collaboration between two studios: Miltech Simulations and Maryadi. We take a closer look at this rather unusual hybrid helicopter and fixed-wing turboprop.
Bf 108 Typhoon incoming
iniBuilds has announced it is developing the Messerschmitt Bf 108 Typhoon for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Van's Aircraft RV-10 ready for take-off
SimWorks Studios has announced the Van's Aircraft RV-10 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.