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Historic
‘Prone’ Meteor arrives at Newark
Modified Gloster Meteor F.8 WK935/7869M, often referred to as the ‘Prone Meteor’, arrived at the Newark Air Museum in Nottinghamshire on 24 June 2024.
‘Black Cat’ Jaguar Restored
Jet Art Aviation has recently completed a three-year restoration of Jaguar GR.3A XX116.
The Road to the Lightning
The English Electric P.1A celebrates the 70th anniversary of its maiden flight on 4 August 2024.
Aeroplane September 2024
September 2024 issue of Aeroplane in page-turning format features a special anniversary section saluting the 75th anniversary of the Comet
Win 1 of 5 copies of The Last Para
Our friends at Penguin Random House are offering KeyAero readers the chance to win 1 of 5 copies of THE LAST PARA by John Humphreys and Stuart Tootal!
Military
Israeli F-15IA sale approved
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of F-15IA and F-15I+ aircraft and related equipment.
Indian Air Force stages Exercise Tarang Shakti
The Indian Air Force is hosting its first-ever major multinational exercise, Tarang Shakti.
Poland signs for AH-64E Apache Guardians
Poland has signed a contract for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardians.
Commercial
United Airlines offers passengers live weather maps
United Airlines now sends passengers live weather radar maps when flights are delayed by inclement conditions.
One Air – the UK’s last Boeing 747 operator
Chris Smith met One Air chief operating officer Chris Hope, to learn more about the new British cargo airline, and last remaining UK-based Boeing 747 operator
Etihad expands network
Etihad Airways boosted its summer schedule with a handful of new seasonal services to Antalya, Malaga, Mykonos, Nice and Santorini.
Aviation News September 2024
September 2024 issue of Aviation News in page-turning format bids farewell to the Phantom on its cover as F-4s bow out after 55 years of South Korean service
Flight Simulation
Lukla for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Aerosoft has announced Mt Everest Airports Vol. 1 – Lukla for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Golden Age Simulations’ Boeing Stearman
The Boeing Stearman taught most of the US Navy how to fly and provided plenty of crop dusters for barnstorming fun post World War Two. We take a look at Golden Age Simulations' version of this legendary aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
iniBuilds’ A300-600R review
The wide-body design and the use of modern materials put the Airbus A300 on the cutting edge of 1970s technology. We take a closer look at iniBuilds rendition of this high-performance airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator.