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Historic
Texan completes airworthy trainer collection
US broker Courtesy Aircraft has announced the purchase of North American AT-6 Texan N14166 by the WASP Museum in Sweetwater, Texas.
Bolingbroke gets its wings in Bristol
Aerospace Bristol is making clear progress with its refurbishment of Bristol Bolingbroke IV 9048.
Spitfire Mk.III – The forgotten fighter
In the January 2012 issue of Aviation News, Barry Wheeler described the Spitfire Mk.III, which played a brief but significant part in the progressive development of Britain’s greatest fighter.
Swedish Air Force Museum re-opens
The largest display hall at Sweden’s Flygvapenmuseum, based near Linköping, reopened to the public on June 16 following three years of refurbishment
Presidential Lodestar progresses in California
A group of committed volunteers at Chino’s Planes of Fame Air Museum are continuing to make good progress on the restoration of Lockheed L-18 Lodestar 18-2622
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 170
Welcome to the 170th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Argentina moves to buy Norwegian Orions and Danish ‘Vipers’
The Argentine Air Force and Navy are being prepared for a major recapitalisation with the acquisition of four P-3C/N Orion maritime patrol aircraft from Norway and up to 38 F-16AM/BM (MLU) Fighting Falcon multi-role fighters from Denmark, after the respective deals were green lit by the US government on October 11
Ecuador buys two C295s for Army and Navy use
Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso announced that his Minister of Defence, Luis Lara, had signed a contract with Airbus Defence & Space for the purchase of two C295 tactical transport aircraft on October 18
Commercial
Virgin Orbit sells 747: full transaction details revealed
Virgin Orbit will sell its assets – including its converted Boeing 747 – to a trio of winning bidders and cease operations.
Another Cargolux 747 suffers landing gear emergency
For the second time is less than a week, another Cargolux Boeing 747 experienced problems with its landing gear while making an approach to Luxembourg Airport on May 20.
Ryanair CEO reveals impact of 737 MAX delivery delays
Ryanair expects to be short of up to ten Boeing 737-8s during the peak months of this year’s summer season as a result of aircraft delivery disruptions.
Boeing lands first BBJ 777-9 purchase commitment
Boeing has revealed the company has received its first customer commitment for a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) variant of its new family of long-haul airliners.
JetBlue and American Airlines partnership under fire
US majors ordered to withdraw from Northeast Alliance
Flight Simulation
San Antonio for X-Plane released
Scenery developer, SXAD has announced San Antonio International Airport for X-Plane 11 and 12 is now available.
FSDG - Hurghada for Microsoft Flight Simulator out now
Hurghada International Airport in Egypt is one of the top scuba diving locations in Africa. Several hotels and resorts along the approach path provide scenic views when landing on one of the two runways.
Williams H.A Clark Memorial Field for MSFS
Burning Blue Design has announced KCMR Williams H.A Clark Memorial Field for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.