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Historic
Fundraiser to move Shackleton to Elvington
A fundraising drive to move Avro Shackleton WR963 to Yorkshire Air Museum is making good progress – but still needs support
Duxford to stage Spies in the Skies exhibition
IWM Duxford will shine a spotlight on the vital role of aerial reconnaissance during Second World War
Historic Aviation Quiz: Concorde
With Key.Aero celebrating Concorde, we dedicate this week’s quiz to what is perhaps one of, if not the, most iconic aeroplanes to ever grace the skies...
What does the future hold for UK airshows?
Experienced Flying Display Organiser Bob Barton, who has run many successful shows at Old Warden, among others, offers a personal view on the future of airshows
Exciting year ahead for Manston museum
RAF Manston History Museum has refreshed and added more exhibits – and announced two open cockpit weekends for 2024
Military
RAF Typhoons participate in large Qatari exercise
RAF Typhoons have recently taken part in Exercise Ferocious Falcon V – a large-scale Qatari-led multinational exercise.
Star Warriors CO provides insights into a US Navy Growler squadron
In the US Navy & Marine Corps Air Power Yearbook 2023, Mark Ayton spoke with Commander Cameron Dekker, commander of the only US Navy Reserve squadron equipped with the EA-18G Growler.
USAF AC-130J strikes Iranian-backed militants in Iraq
A USAF-operated AC-130J Ghostrider fixed-wing gunship was called in to hit an Iranian-backed militant group after they fired a ballistic missile at American forces at Al-Asad Air Base, Iraq, the Pentagon has said
Commercial
The Hub airports and their regions. Strategic synergy as a key to success conference
How can we plan and shape the regions around airports?
CPK Airport's Green Energy Revolution
In an era where the sustainability of transport sectors is not just an aspiration but a necessity, pressing concerns about the geopolitical implications of energy dependency are becoming increasingly evident.
LEVEL's huge expansion plans revealed
Barcelona-based low-cost, long haul carrier LEVEL is to obtain its own Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) under plans by owner – The International Airline Group (IAG) – to expand its operations.
Boeing given green light to begin MAX 10 flight testing
Boeing has announced that its 737 MAX 10 has been cleared by the FAA to begin certification flight testing
Incredible Aboriginal A220 Qantas scheme uncovered
An eye-catching Aboriginal-inspired paint scheme adorns QantasLink’s first Airbus A220-300 aircraft.
Flight Simulation
FAA Sectionals now available in Navigraph Charts
Navigraph has announced the addition of charts from the Federal Aviation Administration to its Charts platform.
Navigraph FlightSim Community Survey 2023 Out Now
From November 17 to 27, Navigraph is conducting a FlightSim Community Survey together with several major addon developers and organisations within the flight simulation community. The survey, the largest of its kind, aims to measure the prevailing flight simulation trends and users’ requests for future development.
Great Britain South for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Orbx has announced EU Great Britain South for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
