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Historic
Goodwood honours for Hurricane and Catalina
The Freddie March Spirit of Aviation concours d’elegance returned for its 22nd year at September’s evocative Goodwood Revival in Sussex
1./JG 53 – The Luftwaffe’s ‘Ace of Spades’
Nine Messerschmitt Bf 109E-equipped Jagdgeschwaders would take part in the Battle of Britain, each of which was made up of nine staffels. Chris Goss relates the story of one of these – 1 Staffel/Jagdgeschwader 53...
Boulton Paul Defiant: Its early success in 1940
Before the Luftwaffe discovered its weak points, the Boulton Paul Defiant gave a good account of itself. Graham Pitchfork profiles two crews that had impressive success in the turret fighter…
Australian Twin Pioneer arrives at new home
Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer VH-SYS has joined the HARS collection at Albion Park in New South Wales, having been based at nearby Wedderburn for many years
Military
Net zero by 2040: RAF chief's ambitious plan to go green examined
Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston, the RAF’s most senior officer, has steered his service through a period of great change, and his tenure as Chief of the Air Staff has not been without controversy and criticism – but nor has it been without achievement. Jon Lake reports.
New Zealand’s multirole military Boeing 757s
For 20 years the Royal New Zealand Air Force has operated two Boeing 757s. The aircraft have performed many and varied missions from Antarctica to the Pacific Islands, and from the Middle East to Europe, but a replacement is overdue. Jim Winchester reports
Commercial
Scaled Composites Stratolaunch: how it works and why it exists
Six engines. Twin fuselages. A launch platform for hypersonic vehicles. Mark Broadbent reports on the unique Stratolaunch Carrier Aircraft
Emirates reveals return to another London airport
Responding to “sustained demand for international travel”, Gulf giant Emirates is billed to return to another London gateway this summer. Find out which one this is, how many airports Emirates plans to serve the UK capital this year, and more, by reading ahead!
QUIZ: UK aviation history: 1972-2022!
This month the UK's Civil Aviation Authority celebrates its 50th anniversary. To mark the milestone, we've a special quiz to test your knowledge of events which shaped the organisation from the past five decades. Good luck!
Boeing 777-8F vs Airbus A350F: Comparing the next-gen freighters
New twin-engine cargo airliners are on their way, as the recently launched A350F and 777-8F freighters go head-to-head for orders. Mark Broadbent reports
Astonfly trains 500 Ryanair pilots
Low-cost carrier Ryanair is entrusting French flight school Astonfly to select and train its pilots of the future.
Flight Simulation
Yakutat for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Northern Sky Studio has announced that PAYA Yakutat Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
172SP Classic Enhancement pack for MSFS released
The 172SP Classic Enhancement pack offers improvements to the default Cessna 172 Skyhawk in Microsoft Flight Simulator with more realistic engine and electrical system modelling along with upgrades to the cockpit.
PMDG releases 737-800 for MSFS
PMDG has finally released its highly anticipated Boeing 737-800 for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
