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Military
Two more Gripens delivered to Brazil
A further two Saab F-39E Gripens have been delivered to Brazil, where they will join the Brazilian Air Force's growing fleet
Patrouille Suisse to visit RAF Waddington
The Swiss Air Force’s display team, the Patrouille Suisse, has announced it will be visiting RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire this weekend.
Why some RCAF flights will disappear from flight trackers
The proliferation of flight trackers and their increasing ability to follow aircraft has raised concerns with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
Sierra Nevada to sustain Lebanese A-29B fleet
Sierra Nevada Corporation was awarded a two-year contract to sustain the Lebanese Air Force's fleet of six Embraer A-29B Super Tucanos on September 30
Sikorsky to produce additional UH-60Ms for Jordan
Sikorsky is to produce two UH-60M Black Hawks for the Royal Jordanian Air Force after a contract valued at $32.8m was awarded to the US-based helicopter manufacturing giant on September 20
Historic
Curtain call for Gatwick’s Dart Herald?
The UK Heritage Aviation Trust (UKHAT) – which aims to “pay tribute to those that designed, built, maintained and flew the aircraft that once graced our skies” – have announced it is no longer in a position to save Handley Page Dart Herald G-CEXP…
Progress for Lancaster return to flight project
One of the most intriguing restoration initiatives in British aviation history is gathering pace at its East Kirkby, Lincolnshire home
Commercial
UK’s deadliest air accident: Staines Air Disaster
Exactly five decades after from the Staines Air Disaster, Stephen Skinner recounts the background and subsequent investigation into the UK’s deadliest air accident
Air Canada reveals new transborder routes
The flag carrier will boost its services to the United States thanks to new connections planned from December. Find out where now…
Virgin Atlantic to ditch Dreamliners and go all-Airbus?
Virgin Atlantic’s fleet has undergone a dramatic transformation in the past two years. Key.Aero speaks to the airline’s CEO, Shai Weiss about whether further change is on the cards, the prospect of the return of supersonic flight, and the company’s plan to get back to profitability
Flight Simulation
Shannon Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
MK-Studios has announced Shannon Airport EINN Shannon Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Just Flight ceases development of 747 Classic and A300 for Prepar3D
Just Flight has revealed it has ceased the development of the 747 Classic and A300B4-200 for Prepar3D. New versions of both aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator are planned.
Marseille Provence Airport released
The latest destination from France VFR is LFML Marseille Provence Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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