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Historic
Which was best? The USAAF's main European theatre fighters compared
Debate still rages about which was the US Army Air Forces’ best fighter in the European theatre of operations. But is it even possible to reach a meaningful verdict?
DA4 leaves Duxford for new Cosford home
The fourth Eurofighter Typhoon prototype, ZH590 (better known as DA4) has moved from IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire to the Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering at RAF Cosford, Shropshire
New roles for classic airliners – heritage livery for others
Two of three former Spanish Air & Space Force (SpASF) Boeing 707s are set to be preserved, while in the US an airworthy Douglas DC-8 has been given a new role
Sidney Cotton's legendary Lockheed: the new evidence
As World War Two neared, Sidney Cotton and Lockheed 12A G-AFTL helped change the face of British aerial reconnaissance. But what does evidence gathered as the aircraft was restored for Fighter Aviation Engineering tell us about their covert activities?
‘Lucky 13’ - 103-year-old Mosquito veteran looks back
Flt Lt Colin Bell DFC (Ret’d) survived 50 bombing operations while flying with Bomber Command, 13 of them to the most feared target of all, Berlin. Tom Allett spoke to the wartime veteran
Military
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.
USAF’s final WC-135R arrives at Offutt AFB
The 45th Reconnaissance Squadron (RS) – a component of the USAF’s 55th Wing – received its third and final WC-135R Constant Phoenix (64-14829/OF) when the aircraft touched down at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska on December 4, writes Tom Kaminski.
Commercial
Air Baltic boosts Airbus A220 fleet
Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer has described Air Baltic as “an ambassador for the A220” after the airline announced an order for 30 additional -300s, with purchase rights for a further 20 on the first day of the Dubai Airshow.
The Hub airports and their regions. Strategic synergy as a key to success conference
How can we plan and shape the regions around airports?
Riyadh Air unveils second livery
Riyadh Air has digitally unveiled its second livery at the Dubai Airshow ahead of its 2025 launch.
Flight Simulation
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.
Thurrock Airfield for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Scenery developer, Burning Blue Design has announced EGMT Thurrock Airfield for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
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.
