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Historic
A ‘Thank You Liberators 1945’ Medal of Remembrance
A ‘Thank You Liberators 1945’ Medal of Remembrance has been awarded to Frederick Jennings at the Ulster Aviation Society’s base on the former RAF Long Kesh airfield near Lisburn...
The greatest victory
The battle in the Southwest Pacific was arguably one of the most significant of World War Two. Prompted by a discovery in his parents’ attic, John E Happ examines the campaign, brought to life by his pilot father's words...
Military
Military aviation accident reports May 2022
Key.Aero presents a summary of military aviation accident reports from around the world.
USAF and Lockheed Martin complete ARRW hypersonic flight test
The US Air Force and Lockheed Martin have conducted a hypersonic-boosted flight test of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon from the service’s B-52H Stratofortress
Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 and its use over Ukraine and Azerbaijan
The use of Baykar Defence’s Bayraktar TB2 platform in Ukraine and Azerbaijan has cemented Turkey’s role as a drone provider. Air Forces Monthly investigates
Commercial
Qantas Begins 747 Farewell Flights
Australian flag carrier Qantas has begun its programme of farewell trips in its last Boeing 747 ahead of the type’s retirement from airline service on July 22.
Celebrating the 747: BA Captain on Flying the Jumbo
There are very few aircraft that have an identity that transcends the aviation industry quite like the Boeing 747. Thomas Haynes speaks to Paul Howard, a retired British Airways 747 Training Captain about what it was like to captain this special aircraft.
Aerion moves forward with green fuels for AS2
US-based supersonic aircraft manufacturer, Aerion, has teamed up with Carbon Engineering – a Direct Air Capture (DAC) specialist – to develop solutions that will lead to carbon-neutral supersonic air travel.
Blue Islands Unveils Bounce Back Plans
Guernsey-based airline Blue Islands has announced its plans to restore key routes lost at Southampton Airport following the collapse of Flybe in March.
Bahamian Rhapsody
With its colourful and varied airlines, the Bahamas is also home to rare aircraft types...
Flight Simulation
Wycombe Air Park for X-Plane 11 Released
Orbx has revealed EGTB Wycombe Air Park for X-Plane 11 is out.
