News

Acquisitions

Zambian Air Force acquires two Enstrom 480B helicopters

2nd May 2023

The US-based Enstrom Helicopter Corporation announced on April 17 that it has sold two turbine-powered 480B helicopters to the Zambian Air Force, which will employ the rotorcraft for both training and utility missions

San Francisco International (SFO)

San Francisco upgraded to X-Plane 12

2nd May 2023

ShortFinal Design has announced KSFO - San Francisco International Definitive for X-Plane 12 is now available.

Florida

Pensacola Airport out now

2nd May 2023

Scenery developer, FSDesigns has released KPNS - Pensacola International Airport for X-Plane 12.

RAF Museum

RAF Museum saves Scarf Victoria Cross

2nd May 2023

Following a successful fundraising campaign, the Royal Air Force Museum has secured the Arthur Scarf Victoria Cross which will now remain in the UK

Supermarine Spitfire

Recce cameras being built for Spitfire project

2nd May 2023

Optronics business Thales will deliver F24 reconnaissance camera installations for Spitfire restoration project

FlyPast June 2023

MiGs receive attention in UK and US

2nd May 2023

Refurbishment work is under way or planned on two former Eastern Bloc jets

Boeing 777

Emirates and Stansted Double Up

2nd May 2023

The Middle Eastern titan has increased its capacity from the Essex airport

Air Safety

How leaky lavatories caused control difficulties for Delta 767

2nd May 2023

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded an investigation into an incident involving a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-300ER that suffered flight control problems following a water leak on board.

Awards

Hat-trick of gongs for Etihad

2nd May 2023

The winners were decided by votes cast by travellers and readers of Business Traveller Middle East Magazine

Georgia

Georgian Expansion for Wizz

2nd May 2023

The European low-cost carrier says it is “[solidifying] its market leader position in the country”

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

Wings And Wheels returns to Stow Maries

1st May 2023

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome in Essex, Europe’s largest surviving First World War aerodrome, is hosting a Wings and Wheels show, featuring modern and classic aircraft and vehicles, on May 28