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Historic
FlyPast April 2024
April 2024 issue of FlyPast in page-turning format, features a remarkable North American P-51D Mustang.
Historic Aviation Quiz: The Avro Arrow
With February 20 marking the 65th anniversary of the cancellation of Avro Canada’s still incredible delta-wing CF-105 Arrow, we dedicate this week’s quiz to “Canada’s greatest plane that never was…”
Save the Skymaster folds its wings
The team were attempting to return a Douglas C-54 Skymaster to flying status
Tuskegee Fairchild PT-19A returns to the sky
A trainer, once used by the famed Tuskegee Airmen, has flown again after two years of work by Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia
Smithsonian reveal plans for multiple new attractions
Twelve new galleries showcasing a wide range of exhibits are to be opened at the National Air and Space Museum
Military
Qatari Hawks temporarily move to Leuchars
Qatar Emiri Air Force Hawk Mk 167s of 11 Squadron are currently operating from Leuchars Station in Fife, having relocated from the unit’s home base of RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire.
AIR International April 2024
April 2024 issue of AIR International in page-turning format features Gulfstream’s G700 and G800 series - offering comfort, range, and performance to business aviation
Baltic Air Policing: On the front line
In the March 2024 issue of Aviation News, Joris van Boven and Alex van Noije report from Lithuania as the Belgian Air Component becomes the latest Baltic Air Policing lead nation, taking on the role from the Italian Air Force
Commercial
Why the last SAS Boeing 737 is configured as an air ambulance
The Norwegian Government has announced it is to continue its cooperation with the EU to provide an air ambulance service to Ukrainians needing medical treatment.
Delta adds Airbus A350-1000s
Delta Air Lines has ordered 20 Airbus A350-1000s, with options for a further 20.
Saudi Arabia's Flynas eyes aircraft order
Saudi Arabian low-cost airline flynas aims to increase its firm aircraft orders to cover up to 250 airframes in 2024, Bander Almohanna, the carrier’s CEO and managing director has said.
Fresh woes for New Pacific Airlines
Anchorage, Alaska-based New Pacific Airlines cut Las Vegas from its network on January 1, 2024.
Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator touches down in Cincinnati
Scenery developer FeelThere has released Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
F-5E Tiger II takes flight in MSFS
SC Designs has released the legendary F-5E Tiger II for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
TrueEarth Great Britain North for X-Plane
Orbx has announced TrueEarth Great Britain North for X-Plane 12 is now available.
