News

Denmark

Danish F-16s deploy to Iceland

23rd August 2022

Four Royal Danish Air Force-operated F-16AM (MLU) Fighting Falcons have been deployed to Keflavik Air Base in Iceland

Airbus

Final Airbus A321LR delivered to the Luftwaffe

23rd August 2022

Lufthansa Technik has delivered the second and final Airbus A321LR strategic transport to the Luftwaffe (German Air Force), following an intensive testing and acceptance programme

Bombardier Q400

Flybe plans winter expansion

23rd August 2022

The Birmingham-based regional carrier is set to grow its network to twelve destinations – read on to find out where…

FSDreamTeam

GSX Pro for Microsoft Flight Simulator released

23rd August 2022

FSDreamTeam has released a new version of GSX Pro for Microsoft Flight Simulator, adding realistic ground services such as pushback, catering, refuelling, baggage loading and marshalling.

Business Jet

Greece donates ERJ135 to Cyprus

23rd August 2022

An Embraer ERJ135BJ Legacy 600 business jet has been donated to Cyprus by the Greek government

Attack Helicopter

EXCLUSIVE: Italy’s newest attack helicopter completes first flight

23rd August 2022

The initial prototype of Italy’s next-generation attack helicopter – Leonardo Helicopters’ AW249 – completed its highly anticipated maiden flight at Vergiate Airport near Milan in northern Italy on August 19

DCS

DCS: F-100D Super Sabre in development

23rd August 2022

Eagle Dynamics has announced a new third-party developer, Grinnelli Designs, is working on the F-100D Super Sabre for DCS.

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Redhill Aerodrome for Microsoft Flight Simulator out now

23rd August 2022

Scenery developer, Burning Blue Design’s has announced EGKR Redhill Aerodrome for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.

Air Astana

Air Astana recovery continues

22nd August 2022

Kazakh flag carrier Air Astana is in a jubilant mood after carrying 3.9 million passengers during the first seven months of the year, up 9% over the same period in 2021.

Dornier 228

Sri Lankan Air Force receives first Dornier 228

22nd August 2022

A ceremony was held at Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) Base Katunayake, adjacent to Colombo International Airport, on August 15 to induct the first SLAF Dornier 228 into service

American Airlines

Boeing 787 Dreamliner deliveries resume

22nd August 2022

Boeing handed over its first 787 Dreamliners in more than a year after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the manufacturer’s inspection and modification plans.

Multi-Role Fighter

Russia moves to increase Su-57 serial production

22nd August 2022

The United Aircraft Corporation is constructing a number of new facilities at its Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Plant in far-eastern Russia in a bid to build up capacity and allow the firm to increase serial production of the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighter

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Mount Patterson Camps for Microsoft Flight Simulator

22nd August 2022

Developed by //42, Mount Patterson Camps for Microsoft Flight Simulator features three BLM landing areas in Mono County, California in the Sweetwater Range, all terraformed with custom textures and elevation mesh.

'Market Garden'

Army Flying Museum talk will commemorate Market Garden

22nd August 2022

To coincide with the anniversary of Operation Market Garden next month, Derek Armitage will be hosting a special talk at the Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop, Hampshire, on September 13 and 14, lifting the veil on the largest airborne operation of World War Two.