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Historic
RAF Museum boost for Halifax project
Outer wing section from Hastings donated to Canadian rebuild effort
Saluting a Bomber Command hero: Rusty Waughman 1923-2023
Bomber Command veteran Rusty Waughman has died, aged 100. In a memorable Aeroplane feature from 2018, Graham Finch interviewed him about his tour flying Lancasters on No 101 Squadron
The Vickers Viscount that became an air racer
For the crew of the third Vickers Viscount, named Endeavour, the long-distance air race from London to Christchurch 70 years ago took them — and their aircraft — into new territory
A walk around tour of the iconic Bell UH-1 ‘Huey’
In the second of our Huey Flight Experience videos, chief pilot Neil Airey takes us on a tour of Huey 509 ‘Miss Joe’…
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 179
Welcome to the 179th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Germany joins UK in donating Sea King helicopters to Ukraine
During a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (otherwise known as the Ramstein Group) on January 23, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius revealed that the nation will donate six German Navy-operated Sea King Mk 41 multi-role utility helicopters – which are now surplus to requirements due to their upcoming retirement – to the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Albania receives first Black Hawks from US Army
A pair of surplus UH-60A Black Hawk battlefield utility helicopters, which were formerly operated by the US Army, were delivered to Rinas Air Base, near Tirana in Albania, on January 13
Commercial
Air Nostrum and CityJet finally unite - but not through merger
The long-awaited tie-up between Air Nostrum and CityJet has finally been confirmed.
EasyJet places bumper $20bn Airbus order
London Luton-based easyJet has placed a $20bn order with Airbus for up to 257 A320neo Family airliners as it continues its recovery from the pandemic.
Pegasus Airlines reaches major fleet milestone
Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has taken delivery of its 100th aircraft.
Why is Air France abandoning Paris Orly Airport?
Air France has revealed that it will end all flights from Paris/Orly by summer 2026.
Ultimate JetBlue Transatlantic Ops Quiz!
In the news this week, JetBlue announced its latest transatlantic destinations – Dublin and Edinburgh. In anticipation of our upcoming feature on the New York-based carrier, this week's quiz will test your knowledge of the airline's foray into the transatlantic market. Good luck!
Flight Simulation
Stearman takes flight in MSFS
Golden Age Simulations has released the Boeing Stearman for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Gold Coast Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
The latest Australian destination from Orbx is YBCG Gold Coast Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Antarctica Vol. 2 released
Aerosoft has announced Antarctica Vol. 2 - Australian Casey and Skiways for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
