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Historic
Courage beyond praise - the story of B-17 ‘Ten Horsepower’
Attempting to land a stricken Flying Fortress, two crewmen died attempting to save their badly injured captain. Dominic Ward salutes a tremendous act of heroism
Dragon Rapide progress at Old Warden
The classic machine was one of several on display at a special open day last month
World War One classics taking shape in France
Two historic Caudron aircraft are being worked on by experts in France
The long way home: 'Kiwi' Corsair back where it belongs!
Following a six-year hiatus, Goodyear FG-1D Corsair NZ5648 has taken to the skies of New Zealand once again – as Gavin Conroy reports
Historic Quiz: British interwar fighters
They say the interwar period was the golden era of aviation, but how much do you know about Britain's fighters of that era?
Military
USAF now plans to buy less than 100 F-15EXs
As part of its FY25 budget request, the USAF has revealed that it now plans to purchase 18 F-15EXs, rather than the 24 Eagle IIs that were initially set to be acquired. This would take the total planned F-15EX procurement from a total of 104 aircraft to just 98
Pentagon clears Osprey flight operations to resume
The Pentagon has cleared all three variants of the V-22 Osprey to return to flight after what has been a three-month grounding. US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) initially grounded its CV-22B fleet after the fatal loss of an aircraft on November 29, 2023, before US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) grounded the rest of the US Osprey force
Indian Navy stands up INAS 334 as first MH-60R squadron
The Indian Navy (IN) marked a pivotal moment in its modernisation journey on March 6, when the service formally commissioned its first MH-60R Seahawk multi-role maritime helicopters into operational service with Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 334 at Indian Naval Station (INS) Garuda in Kochi
Commercial
City Airlines routes revealed
Lufthansa Group has unveiled the first destinations to be served by its newest carrier, Lufthansa City Airlines.
Boeing delivery delays hit Ryanair’s schedule
Ryanair expects to receive just 40 of the 57 planned Boeing 737 MAX 8200 aircraft that were due to be delivered before the summer.
Finnair marks 100 years of flight today
Finnair is celebrating 100 years of flight having operated its first-ever service today (March 20) in 1924.
50 years of Paris/Charles de Gaulle
Paris/Charles de Gaulle is the undisputed gateway to one of the biggest tourist destinations in the world, and this year, it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Airliner World takes a look at the history of the facility and how far it has come since it opened in 1974
New Flying Doctor King Air makes flying visit to Belfast
A new Beechcraft King Air 360C for the Australian Royal Flying Doctor Service passed through Belfast International Airport on its delivery flight on February 26, 2024.
Flight Simulation
Tecnam P2010 for MSFS released
Aircraft developer Aerosachs has announced the Tecnam P2010 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Washington Airport and City for X-Plane 12
Developed by Drzewiecki Design, the package for X-Plane 12 is an accurate rendition of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
St Louis Airport for Tower! Simulator 3
Feelthere has announced KSTL St Louis Airport for Tower! Simulator 3 is out now.