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Acquisitions

Argentina moves to buy Norwegian Orions and Danish ‘Vipers’

5th November 2023

The Argentine Air Force and Navy are being prepared for a major recapitalisation with the acquisition of four P-3C/N Orion maritime patrol aircraft from Norway and up to 38 F-16AM/BM (MLU) Fighting Falcon multi-role fighters from Denmark, after the respective deals were green lit by the US government on October 11

Acquisitions

Ecuador buys two C295s for Army and Navy use

4th November 2023

Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso announced that his Minister of Defence, Luis Lara, had signed a contract with Airbus Defence & Space for the purchase of two C295 tactical transport aircraft on October 18

Asobo Studio

Famous Flyer 7: Mitsubishi MU-2 ready for take-off

3rd November 2023

The latest aircraft to join the Famous Flyer fleet for Microsoft Flight Simulator is the Mitsubishi MU-2.

Flight Simulation

The passing of Tony Radmilovich

3rd November 2023

It is with great sadness that the staff and contributors of PC Pilot magazine learnt of the recent passing of long-term contributor and good friend, Tony Radmilovich.

Attrition Report

Wake turbulence cited as cause of USAF F-35A crash at Hill AFB

3rd November 2023

Full details of the Accident Investigation Board report into the loss of USAF F-35A Lightning II (15-5197/HL) from the 388th FW's 421st FS 'Black Widows' at Hill AFB, Utah, on October 19, 2022, have now been published

FSDG

Victoria Falls for Microsoft Flight Simulator out now

2nd November 2023

The package from FSDG is an accurate and detailed rendition of Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe, sporting an authentic light environment while taking advantage of native MSFS technologies such as dynamic lighting, reflective textures and animated jetways.

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2nd November 2023

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Glasgow Prestwick Airport for MSFS

2nd November 2023

The latest destination from UK2000 is Glasgow Prestwick Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Korean Air

ADEX 2023: Korean Air readies MALE UAV for production

2nd November 2023

The Aerospace Business Division of Korean Air showed its new MALE UAV – known variously as the MUAV and later the KUS-FS – at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2023 in South Korea from October 17-22

Flightbeam Studio

Minneapolis for MSFS now available

2nd November 2023

Scenery developer Flightbeam Studio has released Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

122nd Fighter Wing

F-16Cs return to USAF’s ‘Blacksnakes’ after 13-year absence

1st November 2023

The Indiana ANG’s 122nd Fighter Wing celebrated the arrival of the first F-16C Block 40 Fighting Falcons for the 163rd Fighter Squadron ‘Blacksnakes’ on October 23

Acquisitions

ADEX 2023: KAI expects next LAH production contract by end of year

1st November 2023

KAI is awaiting a second production contract for Light Attack Helicopters (LAH) from Seoul, and this follow-on order is now expected to be placed before the end of 2023

Aircraft Deliveries

UK's first Protector RG1 now ready for testing at RAF Waddington

1st November 2023

The first of 16 MQ-9B Protector RG1 unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs) for the RAF has now been assembled at RAF Waddington, following its arrival at the Lincolnshire base in September

Anti Mine Countermeasures (AMCM)

ADEX 2023: KAI eyes development of new Surion variants for South Korea

1st November 2023

KAI is close to completing the production of more than 200 KUH-1 Surion helicopters for the Republic of Korea Army, but the firm’s focus is now on designing two new variants: the Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH) and Mine Countermeasures Helicopter (MCH)