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GA-ASI MQ-9B Protector RG1

First Protector RG1 handed over to the RAF

6th October 2022

Acceptance Test Procedures for the Royal Air Force's first General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9B Protector RG1 remotely piloted aircraft system have been completed

Aircraft Carrier

USS Gerald R Ford sets sail on first deployment

6th October 2022

The US Navy's latest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford (CVN-78) departed from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, for its first-ever deployment

Embraer

Embraer’s E2 orderbook increase

6th October 2022

The Brazilian manufacturer has revealed new commitments for its E2 family of jets at the Istanbul Airshow 2022. Find out more…

Belfast City Airport

Belfast City 2022 for Microsoft Flight Simulator

6th October 2022

Scenery developer, UK2000 has announced George Best Belfast City Airport is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

IndiaFoxtEcho

IndiaFoxtEcho M-346 for Microsoft Flight Simulator released

6th October 2022

IndiaFoxtEcho has released the Aermacchi M-346 Master for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Dassault Aviation

Norway bids farewell to Falcon 20ECM fleet after 50 years of ops

6th October 2022

The Royal Norwegian Air Force marked the end of an era on September 30, when its two-strong fleet of ageing Dassault Falcon 20ECM multi-mission aircraft were flown operationally for the final time – bringing almost 50 years of operations with the type to a close

Handley Page

Curtain call for Gatwick’s Dart Herald?

6th October 2022

The UK Heritage Aviation Trust (UKHAT) – which aims to “pay tribute to those that designed, built, maintained and flew the aircraft that once graced our skies” – have announced it is no longer in a position to save Handley Page Dart Herald G-CEXP…

Airbus

CONFIRMED: Virgin Atlantic scraps Hong Kong route

5th October 2022

The UK carrier has confirmed today (October 5) that it will not resume flights to Hong Kong – having served the city for nearly three decades.

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Microsoft Flight Simulator touches down in Kosovo

5th October 2022

Scenery developer M'M Simulations has released BKPR Prishtina International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Aircraft Deliveries

Two more Gripens delivered to Brazil

5th October 2022

A further two Saab F-39E Gripens have been delivered to Brazil, where they will join the Brazilian Air Force's growing fleet

F-5E

Patrouille Suisse to visit RAF Waddington

5th October 2022

The Swiss Air Force’s display team, the Patrouille Suisse, has announced it will be visiting RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire this weekend.

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Shannon Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator

5th October 2022

MK-Studios has announced Shannon Airport EINN Shannon Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.

Just Flight

Just Flight ceases development of 747 Classic and A300 for Prepar3D

5th October 2022

Just Flight has revealed it has ceased the development of the 747 Classic and A300B4-200 for Prepar3D. New versions of both aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator are planned.