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Historic
Navy Wings to re-engine Sea Fury
Single-seat FB11 may return to flight as early as next year with Pratt & Whitney engine
How Israel made an air-dropping transport out of the Boeing 377
Needing to air-drop supplies to British mercenaries in Yemen, the Israeli Air Force set about having some veteran Boeing 377 Stratocruisers converted — and an unusual operating concept
Warbird pilot Brian Smith's Spitfire love affair
The world’s most illustrious airworthy Spitfire, the Old Flying Machine Company’s MkIX MH434, is 80 this year. To mark the occasion, one of its pilots reflects on his privileged association with this outstanding warbird — and the Hanna family
American Spitfires – a lesser-known story
In the September 2012 issue of Aviation News Jonathan Garraway and Andrew Thomas assessed the often overlooked use of the Spitfire by the US military during World War Two.
Do you know the story of ‘Frances Dell’?
Highly polished Mustang ‘Frances Dell’ was the star attraction at a German airfield this summer. Darren Harbar caught up with its new owner and uncovered an incredible story…
Military
VIDEO: British Army bids farewell to 665 Squadron and final Gazelles
Three Westland Gazelle AH1s from No 665 Squadron – a component of the Army Air Corps’ 5 Regiment and the British Army’s last frontline Gazelle unit – completed the type’s final operational flight from Joint Helicopter Command Flying Station Aldergrove in Northern Ireland on October 23
HMS Prince of Wales embarks on F-35B sea trials in the US
On October 11, a specially instrumented US Navy-operated F-35B Lightning II (168314/‘68’) landed aboard HMS Prince of Wales (R09) – the second of the Royal Navy’s two Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers – thereby kicking off Developmental Test Phase 3 sea trials with the type on the warship
Portugal’s first C-390 enters operational service
After an initial entry into service ceremony was held at Embraer’s facility in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil, on October 16; the first C-390 Millennium for the Portuguese Air Force arrived at Beja Air Base, Portugal, at approximately 1630hrs (local time) on October 19
Commercial
The Ultimate Airline Logo Quiz (part one)
In the past, we’ve given you quizzes on aircraft types, airlines, and airports. But now for something a little different.
We present to you 10 images, all of them the logo of an airline of yesteryear.
How well do you know your defunct airlines?
Lufthansa forced to reduce price of A380s it’s selling back to Airbus
German flag carrier Lufthansa has had to reduce the price of six A380s it is selling back to Airbus.
Finnair jets go Down Under
The Helsinki-based flag carrier has agreed a long-term deal with oneworld partner Qantas
BREAKING: easyJet to open new UK base
Low-cost airline easyJet has announced it will open a new UK base.
Reversible airliner freighter conversions: the start-up revolutionising air cargo
Cristian Sutter, CEO of Avensis Aviation, sees potential where others don’t. While the airline industry was reeling from the impact of COVID-19, he was looking at ways to ensure the freighter market remained flying
Flight Simulation
Integrating add-ons in Microsoft Flight Simulator
Sim Update 12 for Microsoft Flight Simulator improved how third-party add-ons interacted within the simulator. In this feature, we look at how to integrate Flybywire’s A320 with Navigraph Charts while using GSX and FS LTL for an enhanced flight sim experience.
MSFS lands in Romania
MLD Scenery has announced Timisoara International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Niagara District Airport released
Scenery developer CanadianFlightSimStudios has released Niagara District Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.