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Historic

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Japanese fighter to be restored in Ohio

One of the last salvaged Japanese combat fighter aircraft of the Pacific War is being readied for shipment to Zanesville, Ohio from Australia

Me 262B-1a/U1 FE-610 (w/nr 110306) was a Watson’s Whizzers aircraft, given the ‘fleet’ number ‘999’ and the name Ole Fruit Cake. All photos via Author Feature Premium

World War Two aircraft treasure trove

This article kicks off a new Key.Aero series where we delve into the 'FlyPast' archive to revisit stand-out articles from more than 40 years of the magazine

No Flying Legends Air Show for 2022

The Fighter Collection has announced there will be no Flying Legends airshow in 2022…

IWM Spitfire cockpit experiences

Few aircraft are as entrenched in the hearts and minds of the British public as much as the Supermarine Spitfire. Just getting up close to one of these iconic machines is an emotional experience, but IWM Duxford allows you to go one step further…

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FlyPast Picture of the Week

This week's Picture of the Week is by Mark Owens

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Military

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

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Steadfast Noon – NATO’s nuclear air exercise in times of tension

NATO has been conducting its annual nuclear deterrence exercise called Steadfast Noon involving up to 60 aircraft from 14 countries

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USAF F-22 Raptors perform enhanced air policing in Poland

As Pacific Air Forces F-22s deployed at Lask Air Base to own the skies alongside NATO, Combat Aircraft Journal looks at the work of the Alaskan fighters

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Commercial

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Concorde - Mach-maker extraordinaire

Concorde courses through Katie John’s mind in words, images and memories in her six-decade history of the ”beautiful white bird” of supersonic flight

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SIA A350 took off without clearance causing conflict at Barcelona

The widebody came within 2.8nm of an A320 which was landing on a crossing runway

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How is aviation seeking to clean up?

Aviation will come under scrutiny during the upcoming COP26 climate summit, but will the meeting carry any weight? How is aviation seeking to clean up? Mark Broadbent reports

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EasyJet rejects takeover bid from Wizz Air

The offer was disclosed as the carrier looks to raise £1.2 billion in a rights issue to bounce back from the pandemic

The seagull-inspired drone

Tom Batchelor looks at a top-secret drone inspired by Cornwall’s seagulls

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Flight Simulation

Cessna 170 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released

Aircraft developer, Carenado has released the C170B for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Zagreb Airport for X-Plane Out Now

Aerosoft has announced Zagreb Airport is now available for X-Plane 11.

FFL Flight Training Receives Qualification for A322 FNPT II MCC Device

FFL Flight Training has acquired an A322 FNPT II MCC simulator from the German-based manufacturer Aerotask to support their increased demand for jet transition, familiarisation and ATPL training.

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