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Historic
Corsair – with dragster connection – set for revamp
An LTV A-7 Corsair II linked to a famous dragster car is to be refurbished this summer
What's it like to fly with California’s Condor Squadron?
An enthusiastic team of aviators keeps a quartet of classic T-6 trainers flying in California. Thomas McKelvey Cleaver went flying over his home state with the celebrated Condor Squadron
Did you know the Shackleton was used in combat?
Although primarily intended as a maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine aircraft, the Shackleton became an increasingly important contributor to local policing issues in several trouble spots around the world. Malcolm V Lowe looks at some of these lesser-known aspects of the Shackleton’s career…
Thunder City jets - the future
After many years lying dormant, a famous collection of Cold War-era jet aircraft is finally on the move
Military
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
Why one of Germany’s last Tornado wings has relocated
Due to the required work at Büchel in Germany for the incoming Lockheed Martin F-35As, Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwader 33 (TLG33) has moved to nearby Nörvenich. Chris Melaisi looks at what this change means to the wing and speaks to some of its crew
Commercial
Qatar Airways reveals new A380 destination
The move comes as the Qatari flag carrier plans to increase passenger capacity on a particular route. Find out which one on Key.Aero...
Want to own part of an A380?
Airbus is selling off parts of its famous A380 double-decker airliner with an auction in Toulouse between October 13 and 15.
Extreme A380 cabins: what happened to the gyms and cinemas?
While the A380’s size stimulated the imagination of interior designers, not all ideas came to fruition. We spoke to design house director Luke Hawes about the realities of jumbo cabin design
Inside the factory: preparing an A380 for delivery
In the April 2014 issue of Aviation News, Martyn Cartledge visited Toulouse and Hamburg to explain the process involved after an Airbus A380 leaves the production hall until delivery to an airline.
Aerospace start-ups: what can we expect from them?
From remote piloting to drones that can take off in storms, some of the most innovative technology at Farnborough International Airshow was the work of start-ups, reports Tom Batchelor
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.
