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Historic
How did the BAC One-Eleven help pave safer air travel?
A debt owed: The BAC One-Eleven was one of the brilliant successes of British aviation – but its journey into service was marred by the loss of the prototype and its crew on October 22, 1963. Stephen Skinner recounts that dark day
Is there a future for Hunter flying in Switzerland?
Another example of the Hawker fighter has been grounded — and only one other may fly again as Swiss classic jet scene dwindles
Unique two-seat Fw 190 leaves RAF Museum
Fw 190 F-8/U1 flown by ‘Winkle’ Brown heads to Berlin on loan
North Weald’s ‘MiG-17’ to fly again?
The former Polish Air Force machine is bound for European skies…
Historic Aviation Quiz: The Bristol Aeroplane Company
With October 27, 2023, marking the anniversary of Bristol’s rugged Buckmaster advanced trainer taking to the skies for the first time, we dedicate this week’s quiz to one of the most important British aviation companies. Can you recognise these lesser-known Bristol types?
Military
Dutch NH90s train for new role in UK
The NH90s of 860 Squadron, Royal Netherlands Navy have become an increasingly common sight in the UK as they work up to take on additional roles and missions. Joe Campion visited the unit while it was on exercise at RNAS Yeovilton
Going to war in the F-117: a pilot’s perspective
In the December 2017 issue of Aviation News, in the first of a two part feature, Major General Greg Feest (Ret) described joining the secret F-117A programme and the mission on which he dropped the first bomb of the Gulf War
Aboard the USS Gerald R Ford – The next generation of aircraft carrier
The USS Gerald R Ford – the first of the US Navy’s new class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers – set sail on its maiden cruise in May this year. Joris van Boven and Alex van Noye caught up with the world’s biggest warship for Aviation News
Commercial
Second ANA Pokémon jet touches down in London
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has expanded its partnership with The Pokémon Company by launching a second uniquely painted aircraft, dubbed “Eevee Jet NH”, which visited London for the first time on September 1.
Emirates to ramp up presence at London Heathrow
UAE carrier Emirates has announced its plans to boost its presence at the UK’s busiest airport.
Boeing 727s arrive into London Southend Airport
Oil Spill Response has relocated its Boeing 727 base to London Southend Airport, citing its “unique provision of side-by-side hangarage” as a driving factor.
CPK airport: Pioneering a new era of sustainable aviation in Poland
The Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) airport is on its way to becoming a globally unique transport hub, emphasising the close link between its infrastructure and the surrounding buildings, all while prioritising the comfort and safety of passengers, visitors, and staff.
French and RAF fighter jets scrambled to intercept Ryanair flight
A Ryanair Boeing 737 was intercepted by two French Air and Space Force fighter jets this week and the Royal Air Force (RAF) scrambled a pair of Typhoons to respond, Key.Aero can exclusively reveal.
Flight Simulation
Malaga –Costa del Sol Airport Released
MK-Studios has announced Malaga –Costa del Sol Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Vulcan touches down in Microsoft Flight Simulator
Just Flight has announced the highly anticipated Avro Vulcan for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out.
FAA Sectionals now available in Navigraph Charts
Navigraph has announced the addition of charts from the Federal Aviation Administration to its Charts platform.
