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Boeing

XQ-58 Valkyrie arrives at Eglin AFB

29th November 2022

In early November, the 40th Flight Test Squadron of the 96th Test Wing at Eglin AFB, Florida, received its newest aircraft - the first of two government-owned Kratos XQ-58A Valkyries, which is scheduled to perform its first test flight from Eglin at the end of February 2023

Airbus A350

Luftwaffe receives second Airbus A350-900

29th November 2022

The Luftwaffe announced on November 11 that its Airbus A350-900 XWB fleet has doubled following the arrival of the second aircraft, which was handed over to the German Armed Forces during a recent ceremony hosted by Lufthansa Technik

Dassault Rafale

Greek fighters train with France's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier

29th November 2022

Hellenic Air Force fighters conducted a joint training operation with the French Navy's Task Force 473 escort group, led by France’s flagship aircraft carrier, FS Charles de Gaulle (R91), from November 23-25

Airbus

Airbus lands another European order for A220s

29th November 2022

The latest commitment for the Mirabel-built narrowbody adds to the existing orders from airBaltic, Air France, ITA Airways and Swiss International Air Lines.

Kristiansand Airport

Airline Gemini goes on show at Kristiansand

29th November 2022

Classic Miles twin exhibited in airport terminal building

Junkers Ju 52

Hawkinge museum receives Spanish Ju 52/3m — and reveals new colours

29th November 2022

Ex-RAF Museum CASA 352 moved from Cosford

Warbirds

Military Aviation Museum bags a Zero

29th November 2022

A6M restoration by Legend Flyers expected to be airborne soon

North American P-51 Mustang

Disquiet over RAFM Mustang disposal

29th November 2022

P-51 gifted to Australian collection

Airbus

RAF Voyager flies on 100% sustainable fuel

28th November 2022

A Worlds first occurred on Wednesday November 16, after a RAF Voyager transport aircraft performed a flight whilst powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), making the RAF one step closer to its Net Zero goal by 2040.

Exercise Yorknite - Swiss Air Force

Swiss F/A-18s return to Leeming for Yorknite 2022

28th November 2022

From November 15 to December 9, Swiss Air Force F/A-18C Hornets are operating from RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire for Exercise Yorknite 2022

Berlin Airlift

D-Day Squadron plots European return

28th November 2022

The D-Day Squadron – a US-based tribute flight comprising Douglas C-47 and DC-3 aircraft – has announced that it will be returning to Europe in 2024

Fulcrum

Fulcrum announces new simulator controls

28th November 2022

Fulcrum Simulator Controls has started pre-orders for the upcoming Fulcrum Throttle, with shipping expected to commence in February 2023. The company also unveiled two new products: the Pro Jetliner Levers and Trim Wheel.