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Historic
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
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…
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
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
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
Commercial
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
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
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
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
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.