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Historic
Vulcan XH558 to remain at Doncaster — but for how long?
Stay of execution at South Yorkshire airport confirmed as new Vulcan to the Sky CEO announced
Aeroplane Database: Breguet 'Deux Ponts'
The heavy transport that proved to be the ultimate manifestation of Louis Breguet’s interest in flying leviathans
Fears allayed after B-17 flies again following spar inspection
Commemorative Air Force’s ‘Sentimental Journey’ becomes first Flying Fortress to take to the air following airworthiness directive
Starfighter flies in Italy ahead of centenary show
Starfighters Inc TF-104G airborne at Grosseto in advance of Italian Air Force 100th anniversary spectacular
Newark Desford moved into final display position
A unique airframe has been relocated into its final display position at Newark Air Museum in Nottinghamshire
Military
RAF fast-jet training problems branded ‘farcical’ by new report
An engine fault on the RAF’s Hawk T2 advanced jet trainers has caused substantial delays in fast-jet pilot training and has cost the UK MOD more than £50m, a report by an influential group of British MPs has found
World first as F-35A jets land on road
Footage has been released of two F-35A Lightning II stealth jets landing and taking off from a public road as part of a NATO exercise.
UK MOD told to reverse cut in E-7A Wedgetail fleet size by British MPs
The decision by the UK MOD to cut its E-7A Wedgetail AEW1 fleet from five aircraft to three is “perverse” and must be reversed, the findings of an aviation procurement investigation has said
Commercial
Why British Airways raced an E190 against the GB Rowing Team
The airline has been busy raising funds for Comic Relief
Emirates unveil refreshed livery
Emirates has unveiled its new livery to adorn its fleet, marking the third iteration of the carrier’s livery since 1985.
Airbus study reveals truth about commercial aviation safety
In its latest Statistical Analysis of Commercial Aviation Accidents report – which covers all Western-built commercial air transport jets that carry more than 40 passengers – Airbus reports on the trends of fatal crashes and hull losses.
BREAKING: Riyadh Air launches with major aircraft order
Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier signs bumper commitment for widebody jets
Binter UK flights? Airline's big plans revealed
Binter Canarias is embarking on an exciting new chapter in its colourful history, as Matteo Legnani reports from Gran Canaria
Flight Simulation
Gdańsk for MSFS released
Drzewiecki Design has announced EPGD Gdansk Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Just Flight 146 Professional for MSFS - Is it any good?
With an authentic flight model backed up by high-quality visual detail and superb systems simulation, Just Flight raised the bar with its BAe 146. Richard Benedikz and Craig West run the rule over the latest version to see how it measures up
Thrustmaster announces Viper product range
Thrustmaster has announced a range of new products dubbed the Viper TQS, designed to replicate the controls, flight kinematics and sensations experienced by real Viper pilots.
