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Beriev A-50 Mainstay

Ukraine claims it shot down 13 Russian military jets in February

5th March 2024

As of February 29, the Ukrainian Air Force (UkrAF) has claimed to have shot down a total of 13 Russian military fixed-wing aircraft since January 30, marking the highest number of Russian military jet losses in a single month and the greatest increase in results for Ukraine’s anti-air operations since October 2022

Acquisitions

Hungary orders four more Gripen Cs

5th March 2024

Saab inked a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) covering an order for four more single-seat JAS 39C Gripen multi-role fighters for the Hungarian Air Force (HuAF) on February 23

de Havilland Mosquito

Mosquito veteran Flt Lt Colin Bell celebrates 103rd birthday

5th March 2024

Celebrating his 103rd birthday on Tuesday 5 March, Flt Lt Colin Bell shows no sign of slowing down as he looks back over an action-packed year

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport for MSFS out now

4th March 2024

Scenery developer TaiModels has released EGCC Manchester International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Airbus A320

Fenix Simulations releases the A320 Block 2 update

4th March 2024

Fenix Simulations has announced the A320 Block 2 update for the Airbus A320-200 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.

FlyPast March 2024

Restored Bücker ready to fly in Spain

4th March 2024

An example of the CASA-built version of the famous trainer is ready for flight

Air Leasing

‘Jersey Jerk’ public debut confirmed!

1st March 2024

The UK’s newest Mustang to appear at night photoshoot

Aerosoft

Toolbar Pushback Pro out now

29th February 2024

Aerosoft has announced Toolbar Pushback Pro for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.

FlyPast March 2024

Egyptian Bestmann treasures arrive in Europe

29th February 2024

German enthusiast Ernest Mika has acquired around 20 Bücker 181 Bestmanns originally built under license in Egypt

309th AMARG

Davis-Monthan AFB bids fond farewell to first ‘Warthog’

28th February 2024

In line with the USAF’s plan to retire its entire fleet of A-10C Thunderbolt II close air support (CAS) aircraft within the next three-to-five years, the 355th Wing (WG) has withdrawn its first ‘Warthog’ from operational use at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona, which shares an almost 50-year history with the type

Kaman SH-2 Super Seasprite

New Zealand considers axing Super Seasprite helicopter fleet

27th February 2024

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is reportedly considering a move to axe its eight-strong fleet of SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite multi-role maritime helicopters as part of a 6.5% cut in defence spending – equivalent to NZ$150m (US$91.23m) – that has been requested by the New Zealand government

DCS

Flaming Cliffs 3 upgrade now available for free

27th February 2024

Eagle Dynamics has released the Flaming Cliffs 3 upgrade for DCS World for free.

First Flight

Turkey’s first fifth-gen Kaan fighter takes flight

27th February 2024

Turkey’s first domestically developed manned combat aircraft – which is now dubbed the Kaan (formerly known as the TF-X) – graced the skies for the first time on February 21, when it completed its maiden flight from Akinci Air Base near Ankara