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Historic
Smithsonian reveal plans for multiple new attractions
Twelve new galleries showcasing a wide range of exhibits are to be opened at the National Air and Space Museum
Sixty years of the RAF Red Arrows
The RAF’s Red Arrows display team will be marking 60 years together this year, and has launched its diamond anniversary campaign
Retired airliner reconstructed in New Zealand
A former Air New Zealand ATR 72 is being rebuilt by a group from the country’s Classic Flyers organisation
Can you give a new home to historic Miles Messenger?
British-built 1952 classic being put up for sale by Sywell Messenger Trust
Historic Aviation Quiz - The Boeing 747 edition
With February 9, 2024 marking the 55th anniversary of the first flight of Boeing’s world changing 747, we dedicate this week’s Historic Aviation Quiz to the incredible ‘Jumbo Jet’…
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 184
How well do you know your military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills on our quiz below...
Aviation News April 2024
April 2024 issue of Aviation News in page-turning format puts the spotlight on the Polaris Program to provide a world exclusive on the fast jet fleet behind private spaceflight’s most ambitious mission
AirForces Monthly April 2024
April 2024 issue of AirForces Monthly in page-turning format sees Alan Warnes interview the outgoing RAF ISTAR Force Commander in the headline feature Warfighter to Whitehall, plus read the latest on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war
Commercial
Wind shear to blame for TUI go-around incident
The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has released its report into a sink rate/go-around incident involving a TUI Airways Boeing 737-8K5 on June 12, 2023.
Start-up Global Airlines takes ownership of first A380
UK-based start-up Global Airlines announced in early February that it had acquired “full 100% ownership” of its first Airbus A380.
Dawn of a new supersonic age?
In a recent Key Publishing special magazine called ‘21st Century Airliners’, Mark Broadbent examines the contenders and challenges of building new supersonic commercial aircraft
ULTIMATE UK GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN AIRLINES QUIZ!
This week, we take a trip down memory lane and test your knowledge of some of the UK’s gone but not forgotten airlines. Over the years, many airlines have come and gone; some have been more successful than others, but all have left their mark on the country's aviation scene. Good luck!
Flight Simulation
Puerto Vallarta Airport for Tower! Simulator 3 now available
The latest airport addition to Tower! Simulator 3 is MMPR Puerto Vallarta Airport in Mexico.
Barcelona Airport for MSFS out now
MK Studios has announced that LEBL Barcelona-El Prat Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Manchester Airport for MSFS out now
Scenery developer TaiModels has released EGCC Manchester International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
