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Historic
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
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 169
Welcome to the 169th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Sweden open to sending Gripens to Ukraine after joining NATO
On October 6, Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson announced that a transfer of JAS 39C/D Gripen multi-role fighters to Ukraine could be on the cards, although “domestic security reasons” mean that any such transfer “would be conditional on Sweden first becoming a member of NATO,” and thus covered by NATO’s collective defence commitments
Commercial
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
Deutsche Aircraft reveals D328eco launch customer
Deutsche Aircraft has signed a deal for the delivery of five D328eco aircraft.
Flight Simulation
X-Plane touches down in London City
Orbx has announced EGLC London City Airport for X-Plane 12 is out now.
Paine Field for MSFS released
Drzewiecki Design has released KPAE Paine Field for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Orbx releases Idaho's Deadly 3 for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Developed by Milo Taylor, Idaho's Deadly 3 consists of three challenging airstrips: Dewey Moore, Simonds and Vines, set in the Idaho backcountry.
