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Historic
Hitler's wings: how the Fw 200 Condor became the Führer's favoured transport
When high-ranking Nazis needed air transport during the war years, it was to a selection of Fw 200s that they turned
Newark Harvard project takes shape
Significant steps made in wartime trainer restoration as airframe reassembly nears
Buffalo goes on display in Canada
In late November 2023, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa placed its latest exhibit on display – former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CC-115 Buffalo 115452/452
Historic Aviation Quiz: Racing aeroplanes of the 1920s & 1930s
Speed was a key development in aviation - and from speed comes racing! Can you recognise these racing types from the 1920s & 1930s?
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
Norse Atlantic makes historic Antarctic Dreamliner landing
Norse Atlantic Airways has made history by operating the first-ever landing of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Antarctica.
New premium cabins for Boeing BBJ 737
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) has revealed that it has developed pre-designed cabin layouts for its 737-7 jet.
Government backs British Airways’ green fuel project
British Airways has been awarded a £9m grant from the UK government’s Advanced Fuel Fund (AFF) competition to help develop lower-carbon aviation fuels.
Aeroitalia expands regional presence with Air Connect deal
Aeroitalia has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire a 93.86% shareholding of Romania’s Air Connect.
Your essential 2023 Dubai Airshow debrief
Dubai Airshow 2023 produced some interesting aircraft orders – maybe not for the numbers, but for the stories behind them. Richard Schuurman reports from the UAE
Flight Simulation
Leeds Bradford for MSFS released
The iniBuilds team has released Leeds Bradford Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Microsoft Flight Simulator lands in Bosnia
Orbx has announced LQBK Banja Luka International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Society Islands for X-Plane
Aerosoft has announced Society Islands XP - Tahiti & Windward Islands for X-Plane 11 and 12 is now available.
