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Historic
Messerschmitt Bf 110 restoration progressing in Norway
Forty years after it was salvaged from a crash site near Båtsfjord in Finnmark county, northern Norway, the long-term restoration of Messerschmitt Bf 110 F-2 Werknummer 5096 is progressing at the Flyhistorisk Museum at Stavanger-Sola.
B-17 Flying Fortress Yankee Lady changes hands
On 5 June at Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, the Michigan Flight Museum — known as the Yankee Air Museum before a rebrand in early May — announced the sale of its flagship flight experience aeroplane, Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 44-85829/N3193G, following 38 years of ownership.
New arrivals at museums in Poland
The Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego in Kraków has received former police Mil Mi-8 SN-40XP/A-016 which now sits alongside a PZL Kania, another ex-police helicopter.
New two-seat Spitfire takes to the air
Aero Legends’ Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXT MJ444/G-LEGD Lady Luck made a debut post-restoration flight in the hands of John Romain on June 6.
Debut for privately owned Turbo Firecat
Conair Turbo Firecat F-AYFT, owned by the Amicale Alençonnaise des Avions Anciens and based at Alençon in northern France, made its first public appearance in the association’s hands in the static park at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford on 19-21 July.
Military
Final ‘Marine One’ VH-92A presidential helicopter delivered
Presidential Helicopters Program Office (PMA-274) and the US Marine Corps accepted delivery of the final Sikorsky VH-92A Patriot presidential helicopter in a ceremony on August 14, 2024 in Owego, New York.
Combat Aircraft Journal October 2024
October 2024 issue of Combat Aircraft Journal in page-turning format explains how American airpower has once again proved pivotal to keeping peace in the Middle East and preventing the region from descending
into all-out war.
Commercial
How Air France and airport operator Groupe ADP prepared for the Paris Olympics
Competitors, delegates and fans flooded into Paris for the Olympic Games and more will be attending the upcoming Paralympic Games. Richard Schuurman spoke to Air France and Groupe ADP to find out how they prepared for the influx
Air Inuit welcomes first Boeing 737-800SF
Air Inuit has welcomed its first Boeing 737-800SF converted freighter at Kuujjaq Airport, Nunavik, as part of the airline’s fleet modernisation programme.
Loganair shows commitment to the Isle of Man on ATR 72
Loganair has painted one of its newest ATR 72-600s in a special Isle of Man-themed livery, highlighting the airline’s commitment to the island.
New British airline Ascend Airways - CEO discusses strategy
ACMI giant Avia Solutions Group entered the UK market in 2023 with the launch of Ascend Airways. Thomas Haynes sat down CEO Alastair Willson to find out about the airline’s strategy
Commercial Aviation Quiz
How well do you know airports around the world? Test yourself with our quiz.
Flight Simulation
Mega Airport Oslo-Gardermoen released
Aerosoft has announced Mega Airport Oslo-Gardermoen for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Flight simulator training – Mountain flying
In this lesson, we explore the incredible and scenic terrain of the Rocky Mountains and learn about the challenges of mountain flying.
Cockspur’s Phenom 100 review
The Phenom 100 is part of a growing trend in aviation that has emerged in the last decade for Very Light Jets that offer luxury transport and modern technology. In this review, we test fly Cockspur's rendition of this popular aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
