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Historic
War Surplus: Belly Tank Racers
Frank Mormillo reports on the War Surplus on Wheels – World War II’s Influence on Hot Rodding exhibition at California's Lyon Air Museum
Where do you find the wood for a Mosquito restoration?
Multi-national effort solves supply problem for Calgary museum ‘Mossie’ project
What is it like to fly a Fairchild PT-26 Cornell?
The PT-26 was the USAAC’s first monoplane trainer and a huge step forward from its ageing biplanes. A limited number remain airworthy – our resident pilot Dave Unwin sampled Bob Tullius’ immaculate Florida-based bird
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 141
Welcome to the 141st Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
USAF retires first active-duty E-3B Sentry from service
Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) in Oklahoma bid farewell to its first Boeing E-3B Sentry on March 31 as the airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft was flown to Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, where it will be placed into long-term storage with the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG).
What it was like to be an RAF Jaguar squadron boss
Key Aero’s Dino Carrara interviewed Air Vice-Marshal Bob Judson (ret.) about his involvement with the SEPECAT Jaguar. In this final part he reflects on his time as the officer commanding (OC) of a frontline Jaguar squadron
Commercial
Qantas and its milestone Airbus order: A new chapter for Australian aviation
A historic deal between the Australian flag carrier and European OEM heralds a bold new chapter in Antipodean aviation, says Gordon Smith
Toronto switches to time-based approach
The Canadian hub is the first North American airport to use the technique
Could Wizz Air have a hydrogen future?
Two of the biggest names in European aviation have inked a deal to examine the practical potential of hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Boeing 747 back on UK register
There’s a jumbo back on the ‘G-DASH’ after a break of little more than two months
Royal Jordanian Airlines' post-pandemic strategy
Tom Batchelor catches up with Samer Majali, chief executive of Royal Jordanian Airlines, to learn more about the carrier’s post-pandemic strategy
Flight Simulation
FlightSimExpo releases initial 2023 event schedule and travel details
One of the world’s largest flight simulation events, FlightSimExpo, will take place in Houston Texas on June 23-25, 2023. Held across two locations near Houston’s Hobby Airport (HOU), the 2023 event will offer flight simulation fans the chance to interact with developers, try out the latest hardware, hear the latest products and meet fellow sim enthusiasts.
Ant's Airplanes Tiger Moth for Microsoft Flight Simulator
The Tiger Moth was the first ever aircraft produced by Ant's Airplanes. In 2019 it was rebuilt for FSX and Prepar3D, and now it has been converted for Microsoft Flight Simulator with extra detail added to take full advantage of the new platform.
Vans RV-8 takes flight in Microsoft Flight Simulator
Terrainy Studios has announced the Vans RV-8 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.