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Historic
Unseen Luftwaffe reports from 1941
If you’ve ever wondered how aviation-related news was reported during World War Two, here’s the answer: the following article featured in The Aeroplane 80 years ago on May 9, 1941…
The incredible history of the Handley Page Hastings
One of the RAF’s most famous transport aircraft made its first flight 75 years ago today...
FlyPast Podcast Episode 20
Historic aviation author Jim Goodall dials in from California to discuss his new book on the Skunk Works, and some quite unbelievable SR-71 Blackbird stories...
The story of one of New Zealand’s most fortunate airmen
Alan Deere almost didn’t make selection for the RAF due to his high blood pressure. So when he kept cheating death again and again during World War Two, it was only fitting that his comrades should claim he had nine lives…
Military
FIA 2022: Aero outlines first delivery dates for initial L-39NG operators
Aero Vodochody has outlined when it expects to deliver the first serial production examples of its new-generation L-39NG advanced jet trainer to the Vietnam People’s Air Force and the Hungarian Air Force
First international air force confirmed for RAF’s Exercise Cobra Warrior
NATO Air Command has officially confirmed the first international air arm set to participate in the upcoming Exercise Cobra Warrior.
FIA 2022: Leonardo prepares to manufacture first AW149s in the UK
Leonardo Helicopters announced on July 18 that it has started to establish a new AW149 production line at its facility in Yeovil, Somerset, as the race for the UK MOD’s New Medium Helicopter contract gains considerable pace
Commercial
Snapshot:Magical Miami Memories
Nicknamed ‘The Magic City’, Miami is home to an international airport...
North America Airports Guide 2020: Turning back the clock
Airports don’t make the Top 40 list overnight...
Flight Simulation
Just Hight’s Air Hauler2
Air Hauler has existed in various incarnations since Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and had an initial release for X-Plane 9 in 2011. With version 2 now available, the large community of X-Plane 11 users are now able to explore the Air Hauler world. Read the full review here.
Thrustmaster’s TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition
We take a look at the TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition, the first controller in the TCA product line that marked Thrustmaster's entry into the civil flight simulation market.
Flight Simulators Limited merges with RC Simulations
Flight Simulators Limited has announced the purchase/merger with RC Simulations.
