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Historic
What it takes to restore a de Havilland Dragon Rapide
There’s been the odd setback along the way, but the de Havilland Aircraft Museum’s Dragon Rapide is approaching the day when it will become a prized exhibit.
GALLERY: Elizabeth II - the real Queen of the Skies
During her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II flew further, faster and more often than any other British monarch. Key.Aero presents a selection of images depicting her relationship with aviation over the decades
What was Britain’s first warbird airshow?
Four decades ago, the Great Warbirds Air Display pioneered a new style of airshow for Britain — and proved to be a very influential one
How Bristol’s second Britannia nearly met its end
The second prototype Bristol Britannia met an ignominious end, sitting on the Severn mudflats, repeatedly being submerged by the tide before it could be salvaged. But the outcome of a major engine problem could have been far worse
Hercules pair destined for Swedish museum display
After years kept in storage, a pair of former Swedish Air Force Hercules fuselages have been returned to Sweden
Military
Austria doubles its order for AW169M light utility helicopters
Leonardo has signed a contract with the Italian Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness to supply 18 more AW169M light utility helicopters to the Austrian Ministry of Defence
Russia moves to make the Sukhoi Su-34 deadlier amidst war in Ukraine
AirForces Monthly reviews the status of the Su-34 Fullback, the enhancement plans for the type and its controversial operations in the ongoing war in Ukraine
Czech Air Force receives final upgraded L-159 ALCA
Aero Vodochody announced on January 19 that the last of 16 single-seat L-159 ALCA to undergo the planned prescribed periodic work after 16 years of operation (PP16) overhaul has been returned to operational Czech Air Force service
Commercial
QUIZ: Can you guess the aeroplane?
This week we’re asking you to correctly guess the aeroplane type, with only a short clue to help you identify the aircraft. From vintage classics to current-day jetliners, this quiz is guaranteed to put your aviation knowledge to the test. Good luck!
Loganair reveals a new London City service
The UK carrier plans to connect the Docklands gateway with a new destination via a one-stop service as part of its summer 2023 schedule. Find out more now…
CPK awards contract for a Master Civil Engineer
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) finalized one of the four key tenders related to the construction of the CPK Airport project in Poland
Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update VIII: Iberia Review
We review Update VIII: Australia for Microsoft Flight Simulator, featuring the Iberian Peninsula. It primarily covers Spain and Portugal, although it also includes a small area of Southern France, Andorra and Gibraltar.
Madrid-Barajas Airport and City Review
We review LatinVFR's Madrid-Barajas Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The airport is the primary hub for Iberia and Air Europa, with more than 80 other scheduled airline and charter companies flying routes to destinations all over the globe.
Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls XPC available on pre-order
Honeycomb Aeronautical has announced the new and upgraded Alpha Flight Controls XPC and Honeycomb Xbox Hub are now available for pre-order.
