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World War One (1914-1918)

Eindecker reproduction flying in New Zealand

29th January 2024

The Vintage Aviator Limited (TVAL) has released airborne footage of its latest Fokker Eindecker reproduction

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Coyote Estate for Microsoft Flight Simulator released

26th January 2024

Scenery developer //42 has announced 42CE - Coyote Estate for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.

Aircraft Deliveries

Albania receives first Black Hawks from US Army

26th January 2024

A pair of surplus UH-60A Black Hawk battlefield utility helicopters, which were formerly operated by the US Army, were delivered to Rinas Air Base, near Tirana in Albania, on January 13

de Havilland

Film star Moth up for auction in Miami

25th January 2024

‘Out of Africa’ DH60 sale to benefit conservation charities

de Havilland Vampire

Rare ex-RAF Vampire flies again in Utah

25th January 2024

One of only two genuine T11s airworthy in the world takes to the skies after almost 20 years

Airbus C295

Brunei welcomes first two C295MWs

25th January 2024

The first two Airbus C295MW medium-lift tactical transport aircraft for the Royal Brunei Air Force departed Airbus’ facility at Sevilla-San Pablo Airport in Spain on their delivery flight to Brunei on January 18

Glasgow

Loganair bids fond farewell to the Saab 340

25th January 2024

Scotland’s Loganair has retired its venerable Saab 340 fleet after more than 24 years of service.

Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker

USAF selects Selfridge ANGB as next KC-46A Pegasus base

25th January 2024

The US Department of the Air Force announced on January 12 that it has selected Selfridge Air National Guard Base (ANGB) in Michigan as its preferred location to host the next KC-46A Pegasus tanker unit, with the base expected to welcome its first aircraft in 2029

Argentina

Argentina issues airworthiness certificate for re-engined Pucará Fénix

25th January 2024

Argentina’s General Directorate of Joint Military Airworthiness of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces (DIGAMC) issued the airworthiness certificate for the newly upgraded IA-58H Pucará Fénix counterinsurgency (COIN) aircraft on December 29, after the type received new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-62 turboprop engines

Ali Al Salem Air Base

Italian Tornados relieve Eurofighters on deployment in Kuwait

25th January 2024

The Italian Air Force has deployed an unspecified number of Panavia Tornado IDS ground attack/strike aircraft to Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait as part of its latest Task Group Devil detachment to the Middle East region

Warbirds

Kingcobra ‘Fatal Fang’ returns to Californian skies

25th January 2024

Bell P-63 'Fatal Fang' is flying again in the US following a thorough restoration

Air Policing

Norway deploys F-35As for Air Policing duties in Iceland

24th January 2024

The Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) has deployed F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighters from Ørland Main Air Station, Norway, to Keflavik Air Base in Iceland to provide a Quick Reaction Alert capability in support of NATO’s Icelandic Air Policing (IAP) mission

Alaska Airlines

Alaska to buy Hawaiian

24th January 2024

In a surprise announcement, Alaska Airlines has announced its intention to purchase Hawaiian Airlines in a deal worth $1.9bn. Alaska Air Group will pay $18 in cash per share to Hawaiian Holdings, taking on the Honolulu carrier’s $900m debt.