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Historic
Russian Polikarpov restoration takes to the air
A Polikarpov Po-2 returned to Russian skies late last year at Drakino airfield, south of Moscow…
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome begins recruitment drive
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Trust is offering prospective volunteers the chance to take a backstage tour of its fascinating aviation heritage site on Saturday February 26th. Expert members of their Queens Award winning team will guide you and answer your questions as you tour this unique project.
Birth of a legendary bizjet family
Arguably the most famous name in the bizjet world is ‘Lear Jet’, with the latest variant Learjet (as it is now called) still in production by Bombardier almost 60 years after the original’s first flight. We take a look back at the very early days of the programme with this article from ‘The Aeroplane and Commercial Aviation News ‘, published on May 21, 1964
Military
Swedish Gripens set to receive major upgrades
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) signed a SEK3.5bn (£280m) contract with Saab on December 16 to upgrade Sweden's fleet of JAS 39C/D Gripen multi-role fighters.
What does the future hold for the USAF's 'Doomsday Plane' fleet?
Combat Aircraft Journal spoke with the outgoing 595th Command and Control Group and National Airborne Operations Center commander to learn how the secretive E-4B Nightwatch’s veil is finally being lifted and what the future may hold
Colombia opts for Rafale to replace ageing Kfir fleet
After spending almost a decade searching for a new multi-role fighter to replace its ageing Israel Aerospace Industries Kfir C10/C12 fleet, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced that the Colombian Air Force will receive new jets in 2023
Commercial
Air India Express 737 hit wall on take-off after captain’s seat reclines
The jet took out the airport’s localiser and a portion of its boundary wall after a botched take-off
Japan Airlines at 70: the complete story
On the day the Japanese flag carrier turns 70, Key.Aero recounts the airline’s long and complex history to find out how it became the airline we know today
Quiz: How well do you know Japan Airlines?
Ahead of Japan Airlines' 70th anniversary tomorrow, this week's Commercial Aviation quiz will test how well you really know the Japanese flag carrier
Why NASA used the Tupolev Tu-144
Key.Aero reveals why in the late 1990s the Soviet supersonic relic was used by the Americans
Condor selects A330neo for fleet modernisation
The German leisure carrier plans to renew its long-haul roster with the next generation widebody
Flight Simulation
Boeing 777 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Out Now
Captain Sim has announced the 777-200 Base Pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator is released.
Malta International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Scenery developer, JustSim has announced Malta International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
New Colombian Destination for Prepar3D
Sierrasim Simulation has released SKMD Olaya Herrera Airport - Medellin for Prepar3D v4 and v5.
