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FlyPast February 2025

P-51D Mustang ‘Moonbeam McSwine’ headed for the UK

15th January 2025

Rumours that another airworthy North American P-51D Mustang was destined for the UK were confirmed on November 20 when it was revealed that 44-12473/HO-W Moonbeam McSwine had been added to the UK Register as G-MCSW

Airliner World February 2025

TAP to boost transatlantic network

15th January 2025

Portuguese flag carrier TAP is to expand its transatlantic presence with the addition of two new services to Los Angeles and Boston. Both services will run until October 25, 2025.

Brazil

Embraer C-390 and A-29 Super Tucano orders

15th January 2025

Embraer Defense and Security has recently made various announcements about its C-390 Millennium and A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.

air museums

Shackleton WR963 completes move to the Yorkshire Air Museum

14th January 2025

All sections of Avro Shackleton WR963 are now on site at the aircraft’s new home, the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington, outside York.

Austria

Austria selects Leonardo M-346FA

13th January 2025

The Bundesheer (Austrian Air Force) has selected the Leonardo M-346FA for fast-jet training and light fighter duties.

Airliner World February 2025

Kenya Airways to start serving Gatwick

10th January 2025

Kenya Airways will begin operating direct flights to London/ Gatwick from its hub at Nairobi/ Jomo Kenyatta in 2025.

Airliner World January 2025

Anniversary scheme for Cape Air Islander

9th January 2025

Hyannis-based Cape Air marked its 35th birthday with a special livery for its 35-year-old
Britten-Norman BN-2B Islander, N530BN (c/n 2209), which is used on routes from San Juan
to Virgin Gorda and Culebra.

Air Safety

TUI Airways Boeing 737 runway excursion report

9th January 2025

The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has concluded its investigation into a runway excursion involving a TUI Airways Boeing 737 that was landing at Leeds/Bradford Airport.

Britten-Norman

New Britten-Norman Islanders for the Falkland Islands

8th January 2025

The Falkland Islands Government has signed a letter of intent with Britten-Norman for the purchase of four new BN2B-26 Islanders.

Embraer

Portugal orders Embraer A-29 Super Tucano

8th January 2025

The Portuguese Ministry of National Defence signed a contract with Embraer on December 16, 2024 to acquire 12 A-29N Super Tucanos for the Portuguese Air Force.

Eurofighter Typhoon

Italy and Spain order more Eurofighter Typhoons

8th January 2025

Italy and Spain placed orders for more Eurofighter Typhoons just before Christmas 2024.

Airliner World December 2024

KLM cost saving measures

23rd December 2024

Dutch flag carrier KLM has introduced a number of cost-saving programmes in a bid to improve efficiencies and boost its results by €450m, as it suffers from high costs and shortages of staff and equipment.