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Historic
How the Cold War RAF evaluated new aircraft or tactics
When Fighter Command needed a new aircraft, piece of equipment or tactic evaluating, it turned to its in-house experts at the Central Fighter Establishment. A former CFE pilot recalled his tour with this unit
US museum acquires Link Trainer
Based in North Hudson, Michigan, the Warbirds Of Glory Museum is hoping to restore a wartime Link Trainer
Bronco pair begins new life as fire-bombers
A pair of North American Rockwell OV-10G+ Broncos have been obtained by firefighting company Cal-Fire from former operator NASA
VTOL pioneer: how the Short SC1 helped pave the way to the Harrier
Aeroplane’s Database focuses on the Short Brothers research aircraft that achieved a world first
Military
Czech Hinds complete final live-fire exercise at Boletice
The Czech Air Force’s Mil Mi-24V Hind-E gunship fleet has carried out its final live-fire exercise at the Boletice Military Training Area in the nation’s Český Krumlov district, during which two examples of the attack helicopter fired 640 machine gun and 800 cannon rounds, along with 239 S-8 rockets
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 151
Welcome to the 151st Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
USMC's first CH-53K test aircraft completes final flight
US Naval Air Systems Command announced on June 9 that the first Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion test aircraft had been retired from use after the heavy-lift transport helicopter completed its final flight earlier in the month
Commercial
BREAKING: Aer Lingus launches route to a surprising US city
Aer Lingus has revealed plans to launch transatlantic flights to a rather unexpected American city. From May 19, 2023 the Irish flag carrier will link its Dublin base with Cleveland, Ohio.
Solidarity Transport Hub – an investment in the economic future and safety of Poland and the CEE region
Poland’s Solidarity Transport Hub is crucial not only for the economic growth of the country and wider region but for European security
How huge A380 sections travelled to Toulouse… by road
Before production ended last year, twice a month a truly remarkable, yet largely unseen, event took place in the countryside of southwestern France. Six sections of the Airbus A380 super jumbo were driven 150 miles (240km) from Langon, south of Bordeaux, to the final assembly line in Toulouse. In the July 2017 issues of Airliner World, Martyn Cartledge joined the convoy to see how the operation ran.
Why a second-hand A380 is an extremely hard sell
Now production has ended, the secondary market for the Airbus A380 is struggling to take off. In a special publication released in 2020, Mark Broadbent considered the opportunities and obstacles and asked whether this was a feasible option
Virgin Atlantic joins SkyTeam airline alliance
Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will join global airline alliance SkyTeam, becoming its sole UK member.
Flight Simulation
Bf 108 Typhoon incoming
iniBuilds has announced it is developing the Messerschmitt Bf 108 Typhoon for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Van's Aircraft RV-10 ready for take-off
SimWorks Studios has announced the Van's Aircraft RV-10 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
AURORA 2023 for MSFS released
Scenery developer, UK2000 has released Chicago Aurora Municipal Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
