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Historic
Main access road to Stow Maries re-opened as aerodrome fights for survival
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is again accessible through its primary entrance on Hackman’s Lane in Purleigh, Essex, providing a crucial lifeline in its ongoing struggle for survival.
Exploits of 500 Squadron Avro Ansons over Dunkirk
While the cry of many of the troops stuck on the beaches at Dunkirk was ‘Where are the RAF?”, 500 Squadron and its near-obsolete Avro Anson Mk.Is were there in the thick of it. Robin Brooks recalls some of the unit’s most notable combat exploits during Operation Dynamo
Alaska Aviation Museum Grumman Goose flies
The Alaska Aviation Museum’s Grumman G-21 Goose, N789, made its first flight for 16 years following a six-month restoration at the Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage on 29 May.
Farnborough International Airshow 2024 aircraft listing
This year’s Farnborough International Airshow takes place between July 22 to 26 and once again a wide variety of aircraft types are scheduled to attend.
South Korea bids farewell to the F-4 Phantom
As the Republic of Korea Air Force marked the end for the venerable F-4, Dino van Doorn was at the official retirement ceremony in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Military
General Atomics wins Red Air contract to provide surrogate UAV targets
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) has been awarded a $98 million contract as Lead Systems Integrator for Project Red 5.
F-16 Fighting Falcons arrive in Ukraine
The first Lockheed Martin F-16AM Fighting Falcons donated to Ukraine have been delivered to the country.
Both BBJ MAXs for the Royal Australian Air Force delivered
The first Boeing 737-8 MAX BBJ for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), A62-001, pictured at Boeing Field in Seattle on June 21, 2024.
Commercial
Civilian Yak-52 downs Russian UAV in Ukraine
As Ukraine continues to face relentless Russian attacks amid a serious shortage of air-defence (AD) assets, some unconventional methods have been employed to alleviate the situation, including the use of civilian aircraft to down UAVs.
Lufthansa Group purchase of ITA Airways stake approved
The European Commission (EC) has granted approval for the Lufthansa Group to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways with the view to a complete takeover in due course.
FlyOne Armenia returns to Düsseldorf
FlyOne Armenia has resumed flights between Yerevan and Düsseldorf in Germany.
AIR International August 2024
August 2024 issue of AIR International in page-turning format sees Jon Lake looking at efforts to integrate UK weapons on British armed forces’ US-supplied aircraft and helicopters
Flight Simulation
Palm Beach for Microsoft Flight Simulator
BMWorld and AmSim have released KPBI Palm Beach International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
iniBuilds’ OMDB Dubai International reviewed
Yet again, prolific scenery developer iniBuilds has released another major airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This time, we travel to Dubai and explore its superb rendition of this iconic destination.
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XVI: Caribbean
So here we have another monumental update from Asobo. This time, it depicts the beautiful islands of the Caribbean…
