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Historic
Main access road to Stow Maries re-opened as aerodrome fights for survival
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is again accessible through its primary entrance on Hackman’s Lane in Purleigh, Essex, providing a crucial lifeline in its ongoing struggle for survival.
Exploits of 500 Squadron Avro Ansons over Dunkirk
While the cry of many of the troops stuck on the beaches at Dunkirk was ‘Where are the RAF?”, 500 Squadron and its near-obsolete Avro Anson Mk.Is were there in the thick of it. Robin Brooks recalls some of the unit’s most notable combat exploits during Operation Dynamo
Alaska Aviation Museum Grumman Goose flies
The Alaska Aviation Museum’s Grumman G-21 Goose, N789, made its first flight for 16 years following a six-month restoration at the Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage on 29 May.
Farnborough International Airshow 2024 aircraft listing
This year’s Farnborough International Airshow takes place between July 22 to 26 and once again a wide variety of aircraft types are scheduled to attend.
South Korea bids farewell to the F-4 Phantom
As the Republic of Korea Air Force marked the end for the venerable F-4, Dino van Doorn was at the official retirement ceremony in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Military
More info on deployments for Exercises Steadfast Noon and Strike Warrior
Key.Aero can exclusively reveal more details about the upcoming Exercises Steadfast Noon and Strike Warrior.
Testing times at Empire Test Pilots’ School
Chris Croot visited the world-renowned Empire Test Pilots’ School to find out what it takes to train a flight-test professional
Phoenix shows its fire power
Italy’s Leonardo is developing the world’s only new-generation combat helicopter.
Commercial
Farnborough International Airshow 2024 aircraft listing
This year’s Farnborough International Airshow takes place between July 22 to 26 and once again a wide variety of aircraft types are scheduled to attend.
Civilian Yak-52 downs Russian UAV in Ukraine
As Ukraine continues to face relentless Russian attacks amid a serious shortage of air-defence (AD) assets, some unconventional methods have been employed to alleviate the situation, including the use of civilian aircraft to down UAVs.
Lufthansa Group purchase of ITA Airways stake approved
The European Commission (EC) has granted approval for the Lufthansa Group to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways with the view to a complete takeover in due course.
FlyOne Armenia returns to Düsseldorf
FlyOne Armenia has resumed flights between Yerevan and Düsseldorf in Germany.
Flight Simulation
Tobii Eye Tracker 5
In this review, we look at the latest generation of head and eye-tracking technology.
DCS: Spitfire LF Mk. IX
Welcome to the start of a new mini-series in which we take a look at the DCS: Spitfire LF Mk. IX - using a compilation of previous articles. The aim is to help you get the most out of this superb DCS module in one convenient series.
London Control update
An updated version of the London Control air traffic control simulator, produced by Dale McLoughlin at DM Aviation, is now available.
