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Historic
Retired airliner reconstructed in New Zealand
A former Air New Zealand ATR 72 is being rebuilt by a group from the country’s Classic Flyers organisation
Can you give a new home to historic Miles Messenger?
British-built 1952 classic being put up for sale by Sywell Messenger Trust
Historic Aviation Quiz - The Boeing 747 edition
With February 9, 2024 marking the 55th anniversary of the first flight of Boeing’s world changing 747, we dedicate this week’s Historic Aviation Quiz to the incredible ‘Jumbo Jet’…
EXCLUSIVE: Could Sywell Airshow take this year's number one spot? We speak to Richard Grace.
We speak to Richard Grace about the Sywell Airshow, taking place in June 2024
Veteran, 102, gets airborne in Spitfire
Sqn Ldr Jack Hemmings has flown as a passenger with Biggin Hill-based Fly A Spitfire
Military
Maryland ANG to lose flying mission after upcoming A-10C departure
When its 21-strong fleet of A-10C Thunderbolt II close air support/ground attack aircraft are retired from use, the Maryland Air National Guard’s 175th Wing will transition to a new cyber-based mission. Announced on March 7, the move will leave the Maryland ANG without a flying mission
T-7A Red Hawk endures month-long climatic testing at Eglin AFB
The USAF has marked a significant milestone in the operational development of its new advanced jet trainer, the T-7A Red Hawk, after a Boeing-operated test aircraft (21-7003) completed a month-long extreme weather trial inside the McKinley Climatic Laboratory at Eglin AFB, Florida, on February 23
Mirage 2000-5F pilots score first post-WW2 aerial victories for France
Two French Air and Space Force pilots flying Mirage 2000-5F multi-role fighters have scored the first successful aerial victories against enemy aircraft since the end of World War 2, after the two jets engaged in air-to-air combat with Houthi-operated kamikaze drones over the Red Sea on March 9
Commercial
New owners for Edinburgh Airport?
Scotland's busiest airport – Edinburgh, could soon be under new ownership after New York-based Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) hired HSBC and JP Morgan banks to run an auction for its sale.
First delivery from ex-A380 assembly line
Airbus has successfully delivered its first A321neo assembled at its newest A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse.
Virgin Australia announces new Link-up
Virgin Australia has signed a new codeshare agreement with Link Airways, expanding its reach across the country by around 45%.
First Airbus for Lufthansa City Airlines
Lufthansa's newest subsidiary, City Airlines (see Airliner World January 2024), has taken delivery of the first of four Airbus A319s ahead of its launch in March.
SAS steps closer to SkyTeam with Atlanta announcement
SAS has added a new route connecting Copenhagen with Atlanta to its summer 2024 programme.
Flight Simulation
St Louis Airport for Tower! Simulator 3
Feelthere has announced KSTL St Louis Airport for Tower! Simulator 3 is out now.
Navigraph introduces chart annotations
The new annotations feature in Navigraph Charts enables the user to annotate Jeppesen charts by drawing taxi routes, highlight important information or specific procedures.
Shady Cove Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Located in the Pacific Northwest, OG31 Shady Cove Airport offers a unique blend of simplicity and natural charm.
