Wildcat accident report
The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has released the report on the accident of a Grumman Wildcat at Heveningham Hall, Suffolk, that left the pilot seriously injured.
Mighty Mirage 2000 hits 40
In July 1984, the Mirage 2000 entered service at Dijon, with Escadron de Chasse 1/2 ‘Cigognes’ becoming the first front-line operator of the delta interceptor. Forty years later, as Henri-Pierre Grolleau reports, EC 1/2 still flies the ‘Deux Mille’, albeit in the Mirage 2000-5F variant and from Luxeuil. With the recent announcement of the transfer of Mirage 20005Fs to Ukraine, its immediate future is unclear.
Uruguay signs for A-29 Super Tucanos
The Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) has confirmed the acquisition of up to six Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos as part of a programme to expand its operational capabilities.
BelugaST chalks up a number of firsts on mission to China
A BelugaST delivered two new H175 helicopters to China on August 31, 2024.
Hurlburt Field welcomes AT-802Us
In preparation for the delivery of its first OA-1K Sky Warden armed overwatch aircraft, USAF Special Operations Command (AFSOC) welcomed the arrival of a pair of AT-802U trainers (pictured) to Hurlburt Field, Florida, on June 28, writes Tom Kaminski.
AeroUnion welcomes Airbus A330P2F
Mexican Cargo operator AeroUnion has increased its capacity by 60% after receiving its first Airbus A330-343XP2F (passenger-to-freighter).
US Army Night Stalkers over London
The two US Army MH-47G Chinooks from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) ‘Night Stalkers’, which had arrived at RAF Mildenhall onboard USAF C-17s, transited over London yesterday (September 9, 2024).
American Airlines returns to Edinburgh and adds four new European routes
American Airlines is expanding its long-haul network in 2025 with new daily services to Europe for the summer season.
KLM takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, part of the Air France-KLM Group, has received its first Airbus A321neo as part of its fleet modernisation programme.
Southampton Airport’s fact-finding fly-in to be more “GA-friendly”
Southampton Airport held a special event for the General Aviation (GA) community on Sunday, September 1, attracting dozens of pilots and aviation enthusiasts from across the UK.