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Historic
Historic Aviation Quiz – Cancelled British types
Countless British aeroplanes have come and gone. Some never made it of the drawing board, while other disappeared before being unveiled. But can you recognise these types that were ultimately cancelled?
Aeroplane meets... Rod Dean
After more than 50 years of airshow flying, this former RAF fast jet pilot and leading light of the warbird scene still loves displaying as much as ever
Biggin Hill Spitfire Company to offer flights from Kemble
FlyaSpitfire.com, a company that offers flights in Spitfires, has announced that it will operate from Cotswold Airport in Kemble starting this summer.
Spitfire mid-air collision prevented by ‘providence’, report finds
“It is hard to judge after an intense moment, but it seemed very close, between 50 and 100ft above, but I believe closer to 50ft”. This was how the pilot of an EV97 light aircraft described a near miss with a Spitfire IX close to the Isle of Wight last year.
Metheringham – in the footsteps of heroes
James Peene headed to Lincolnshire to pay a visit to the Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre and discovered a former bomber base steeped in history but with a healthy future
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 154
Welcome to the 154th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
RIAT 23: Saab eyes GlobalEye success in South Korea, France and NATO AEW&C bids
Having facilitated the debut appearance of its GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) from July 14-16, Saab shared its hope for export success for the swing-role platform in its ongoing bids with South Korea and NATO, while eyeing France as a prospective customer when it decides to part ways with its E-3F Sentry fleet
US to send F-16s, F-35s to tackle Iranian attacks on oil tankers
The US is to send F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35 Lightning II multi-role fighters to the Middle East in a bid to counter an increase in Iranian attacks on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the Pentagon has revealed
Commercial
Cyprus Airways confirms new flights to TWO major European capitals
The Cypriot airline has revealed both routes are planned to start from next month. Find out which cities right now…
Pan Am’s pioneering Boeing 747SP flights
Pan Am pioneered ultra long-range flights with the Boeing 747SP. In the November 2017 issue of Aviation News Bob O’Brien described how this famous airline made use of this specialised jumbo.
The mammoth task of keeping Boeing 747s flying
In a 2021 special publication on the Boeing 747, Ian Goold describes how when the airliner was introduced into service, the aviation industry had to define new methods to maintain this giant
More Boeing 777s inbound to Emirates
It’s been revealed today (November 8) that the Dubai-based carrier is set to acquire even more Boeing 777s in the coming years. Find out the exact details here…
Some of the most stunning special liveries to grace the jumbo
Although the Boeing 747 is best remembered in the iconic, but largely corporate liveries of Lufthansa, Pan Am, or British Airways, the Queen of the Skies has also enjoyed some quirkier paint schemes. Here we highlight some of our favourites from around the world...
Flight Simulation
Nashville for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
FeelThere has announced KBNA Nashville International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Oslo Gardermoen for MSFS now available
The latest Norwegian destination from Orbx is ENGM Oslo Gardermoen Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
F-15E Strike Eagle incoming
Eagle Dynamics has announced the DCS: F-15E Strike Eagle is now available on pre-order.