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Historic
7 amazing facts about the Martin PBM Mariner
On the 82nd anniversary of its first flight, Key.Aero brings you some of the top facts of the popular patrol bomber flying boat
Lancaster Legend: ‘Mickey’ Martin
Legendary bombing leader and commander of 617 Squadron, Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC, has been quoted as saying that Dambuster pilot ‘Mickey’ Martin was: “the greatest operational pilot the Air Force has produced.”
FlyPast Collector's corner: Commemorative Folio
On a recent visit to a Lincolnshire garden centre that happens to have an antique shop as one of its attractions, FlyPast happened across a slice of history.
The design and evolution of the Junkers Ju 88
The design and evolution of one of Germany’s most versatile World War Two bombers is examined by Chris Goss
Military
French Navy receives tenth upgraded Atlantique 2 MPA
France’s Directorate General of Armaments recently accepted delivery of the tenth modernised Breguet Br.1150 Atlantique 2 (ATL2) after the maritime patrol aircraft was modernised and upgraded to the type’s Standard 6 configuration
What it takes to fly the Rafale in the French Air and Space Force
With the latest group of pilots ready to train for the multi-role combat jet, Babak Taghvaee looks at what it takes to fly on the front line
Portugal’s SAR AW101 Merlin lifesavers
Covering an area of more than two million square miles, Portugal’s Merlin rescue helicopters have a huge task on their hands. Davide Daverio looks at their vital search and rescue role
Commercial
BREAKING: Jet2 selects A321neo with its first ever Airbus order
After weeks of speculation, the airline selected the European airframer for its new narrowbodies
“Altitude was my fuel”: A330 captain on Atlantic dual engine failure
In part two of an exclusive interview with Key.Aero, the commander of Air Transat Flight 236 recounts the incredible story of his dual engine flameout over the Atlantic and 75-mile-long glide to a successful landing
Air New Zealand reveals future fleet strategy
Kiwi flag carrier unveils long-term plans for its roster as it continues to deal with the impact of the pandemic
Quiz: Airline Recognition
This week's Commercial Aviation quiz will test your European airline recognition skills! Let us know what score you get!
Forgotten screwdriver tip triggered Jetstar A320 engine failure
An investigation by the Australian Transportation Safety Bureau discovered the tool may have been in the engine for more than 100 flights
Flight Simulation
FlyingIron Simulations’ Spitfire L.F Mk.IXC
The Supermarine Spitfire has been represented in flight simulation since the very beginning of the hobby. In this review, we will be examining the FlyingIron Simulations’ Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Microsoft’s France/Benelux World Update
The Microsoft/Asobo team has presented us with yet another World Update, this time featuring France and Benelux.
