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Historic
How did the first Lympne Trials influence aviation?
The inaugural edition of the Lympne light aeroplane trials took place 100 years ago — and didn’t exactly swing a lamp over the future. How did the correspondents of the time view it?
Return to action for Griffon-powered Spitfire
Spitfire FR.XIV will feature at IWM Duxford exhibition later this month
St Athan museum rescues Varsity and buys Provost
Post-war RAF trainers to find new home in south Wales
Historic Aviation Quiz - Eighth Air Force
With Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks’ hugely anticipated TV Series, 'Masters of the Air', ever closer, the United States' Eighth Air Force has been a big top of conversation this week in the FlyPast office. But how much do you know about the great warfighting organization dubbed 'The Mighty Eighth'?
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 178
Welcome to the 178th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Ukrainian pilots begin F-16 training in Denmark as Norwegian 'Vipers' arrive
The Royal Danish Air Force has been training Ukrainian Air Force pilots to fly the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Skrydstrup Air Base since late December 2023, when the first six candidates arriving after completing a basic training course in the UK
USAF welcomes second batch of F-15EX Eagle IIs
Delivery of the second batch of new F-15EX Eagle II fighters to the USAF got underway on December 20, when two examples of the type arrived at Eglin AFB in Florida following a ferry flight from Boeing’s production facility at St Louis Lambert International Airport in Missouri
Commercial
UK planespotting highlights for September 2023
We present a selection of images of visiting aircraft from airports around the UK. For the most part, they’re commercial jets, but almost all of them are unusual types, wearing new or unique liveries, or first visits by an airline or airliner to a particular airport.
Ultimate South African Airways Quiz
Welcome to this week’s quiz honouring this month’s Airliner World cover star, South African Airways. After a turbulent few years, the airline is now looking to rebuild its operations and has bold ambitions for the future!
What will Lufthansa gain from acquisition of loss-making ITA Airways?
Tom Batchelor considers the ramifications of Lufthansa’s recent deal with ITA Airways
TUI Boeing 737 veers off runway at Leeds Bradford
A TUI Airways Boeing 737-800 veered off the runway while landing at Leeds Bradford Airport this afternoon.
Ultimate obscure airlines quiz
Welcome to this week’s quiz, taking a look at the ultimate obscure airlines from around the world. Everyone knows the biggest names in the airline industry, from British Airways to Japan Air Lines, Delta Air Lines to Qantas. But how well do you know some of the world’s lesser-known carriers?
Flight Simulation
Just Flight's GCXO – Tenerife North review
With the release of Just Flight's original Tenerife Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator, let us find out if it's still worth a visit.
British Isles Mesh for Microsoft Flight Simulator now available
Orbx has announced EU British Isles Mesh for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Miltech Simulations’ Supercarrier Pro review
In this review, we delve into carrier ops with Miltech Simulations’ Supercarrier Pro, the first ‘Studio-Level Functional Aircraft Carrier Pack’ for Microsoft Flight Simulator.