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Historic
Historic Aviation Adverts from Another Era
Some eye-catching adverts from decades past that appeared in The Aeroplane magazine
FLYING LEGENDS CANCELLED
The Flying Legends Air show, due to take place between 10-11th July, has been cancelled
Insights into the World’s Biggest Helicopter
Bill Gunston cast an expert eye over the massive Mil Mi-12 ‘Homer’ helicopter in the February 1976 issue of Aeroplane Monthly. Here’s what he wrote…
FlyPast Podcast Episode 23
This week the team chats to David Brocklehurst MBE, the chairman of the Kent Battle of Britain Museum. You'll never guess how old he was when he started working there...
THE HISTORIC AIRSHOWS IN JUNE YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS!
After the lack of action last year, you could say that the air show season of 2021 is the sign of things getting back to normal. With that in mind, we've put together a list of the events in June that any historic aviation enthusiast - young or old - needs to experience!
Military
First ex-RAF E-3D Sentry AEW1 departs on delivery to Chile
Following the sale of two retired Royal Air Force E-3D Sentry AEW1s to the Chilean Air Force, the first of the two aircraft departed from their base at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, on July 25 to begin its delivery flight to Chile
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 103
Welcome to the 103rd Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Twilight of the RAF Reaper
Since 2007, No 39 Squadron and its complement of MQ-9A Reaper drones have proved to be a vital asset for the RAF’s ISTAR/CAS force in supporting British and coalition combat operations in the Middle East, as Shaun Caffrey explains
Commercial
FAA clears Boeing 737 MAX to resume operations
The US aviation regulator has given the green-light for American carriers to restart operations with the embattled jet
Boeing 737 MAX set for US approval tomorrow
The embattled jet moves closer to returning to the skies with green light imminent
Easyjet lands first ever annual loss of £1.27bn
Amid positive news of potential vaccines, easyJet reminds us what a difficult year the aviation industry has been through
50 years of the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
Exactly half a century ago today, Lockheed flew its TriStar for the first time. Key.Aero charts the rise and fall of this technologically advanced trijet
Qantas marks its 100th anniversary
The airline celebrates its centenary amid the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Key.Aero has collated 100 images to celebrate this important milestone
Flight Simulation
Aeroplane Heaven’s Douglas DC-3 Dakota & C-47 Skytrain
There hasn’t been a flight sim platform where pilots haven’t pleaded for a mighty DC-3 to fly. Australian developer Aeroplane Heaven has met the challenge with the Prepar3D release of not only its updated ‘Dakota’ but also its military incarnation, the C-47 Skytrain.
Challenging Airports - Reggio di Calabria, Italy (LICR)
This Challenging Airport episode takes us to the seaside airport of Reggio Calabria. Squeezed between the Strait of Messina and the mountains of the Aspromonte massif, the airport presents somewhat unorthodox approaches.
Baron’s Combat Corner: The art of aerial gunnery
Aerial gunnery is one of the most difficult aspects of air combat to master. We discuss how attaining any level of gunnery efficiency not only requires constant and regular practice, but also an appreciation of the factors which determine whether you hit your target or not.