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Historic
War veteran F-28 moved to a museum
On April 2, Argentina’s Museo Nacional de Malvinas (Malvinas National Museum) unveiled its latest exhibit, former Argentine Naval Air Branch Fokker F-28 5-T-20 (s/n 11145)
Convair’s B-58 Hustler: Dangerously beautiful?
Futuristic and potent, the Hustler inspired a generation of pilots – the late, great Robert F Dorr explains why…
RAF Museum Midlands' Wellington unveiled
Following a decade of conservation work with the Michael Beetham Conservation Centre, Vickers Wellington MF628 has been placed on public display...
DH Moth centenary celebration announced — when and where will it be?
Organisers plan largest DH60 gathering of modern age and attendance of 100 Moths
Where can you see this year’s Vintage Air Tour?
Historic aircraft to gather at several locations around UK
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 159
Welcome to the 159th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Is Russia using its new S-70 Okhotnik-B UCAV against Ukraine?
While state testing of Sukhoi’s S-70 Okhotnik-B UCAV was not expected to conclude before the end of 2023, media reports have indicated that Russia may have already started using the platform to conduct operational missions over Ukraine
USMC’s VMU-3 achieves IOC with MQ-9A
The USMC’s Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3) ‘Phantoms’ celebrated reaching Initial Operational Capability with the MQ-9A Reaper medium-altitude, long-endurance UAV at MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, on August 4
Commercial
British Airways unveils new uniform for first time in 20 years
British Airways (BA) has revealed a new uniform collection for its staff, created by fashion designer Ozwald Boateng OBE.
Aeromexico Embraer E190 hit by bullets at Culiacán
An Aeromexico Embraer E190 has been hit by gunfire while on the ground at Culiacán International Airport in the west of Mexico.
AeroSHARK: Lufthansa’s new airflow technology
AeroSHARK is an innovative new airflow technology that could make a real difference to cash-strapped airlines. Chris Smith takes a closer look
Space, weather and aviation
Technological innovations in space are driving dramatic advancements in weather forecasting on Earth, improving safety and reliability within aviation, reports Tom Batchelor
Most on-time airlines and airports in 2022 revealed
Aviation analytics firm Cirium has revealed which airlines and airports were the most punctual last year.
Flight Simulation
Austin Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
FeelThere has announced Austin Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Orbx releases London City Airport v2
Scenery developer Orbx has announced EGLC London City Airport v2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Alice Springs Airport for MSFS out now
Developed by Impulse Simulations, Alice Springs Airport in the centre of Australia has been meticulously crafted with true-to-life details, from the red dirt runways to the surrounding landscape.
