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Boeing 757

This week on Key.Aero we’re celebrating the venerable Boeing 757 as it marks its 40th year of commercial service. In a series of special features, we highlight some of the type’s more unusual roles and explore what has made it such a capable and hard to replace airliner.

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Military

The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 136

Welcome to the 136th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here

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Malaysian Army chief announces Black Hawk acquisition

Chief of the Malaysian Army, Gen Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Zamrose Mohd Zain, announced on March 11 that the service’s Army Aviation branch will get four UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, with the newly acquired utility helicopters expected to arrive in-country from May or June 2023

USAF B-1Bs return home after Indo-Pacific deployment

Rockwell B-1B Lancer supersonic-capable strategic bombers and personnel assigned to the USAF’s 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron returned to Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, on March 5 after completing a four-week Bomber Task Force deployment to the Indo-Pacific region

Nigeria orders Cayuse Warrior Plus light attack helicopters

MD Helicopters Inc announced on March 7 that the Nigerian Army had placed an order for 12 MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Plus light attack/scout helicopters in an effort to bolster its counterinsurgency and counter-terrorism operations in-country

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AIR International April 2023

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Commercial

QUIZ: Failed and forgotten low-cost carriers

For every easyJet or Southwest, there are dozens of low-cost airline ventures which - for a variety of reasons - don't stand the test of time. From mergers to messy collapses, it's time to test your knowledge of these relics of no-frills flying. Good luck!

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12 mind-blowing animal-inspired aircraft innovations

From shark skin-like fuselage coatings to bat-inspired wings, Tom Batchelor examines some of the latest amazing concepts which could transform how we take to the skies

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AIR International April 2023

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Historic

Autogyro reproduction set to fly in Spain

An airworthy reproduction of the world’s first gyroplane has been completed at Camarenilla aerodrome in Toledo, Spain

Historic Aviation Quiz - Experimental types of the 1950s

Can you identify these experimental types from across the 1950s?

How's the Duxford Firefly restoration going?

Latest workshop update on return to flight of naval classic

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Flight Simulation

Famous Flyer IV: Antonov An-225 Mriya released

Microsoft has released the latest aircraft in the Famous Flyer series, the Antonov An-225 Mriya for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Gibraltar for Microsoft Flight Simulator released

Scenery developer, RDPresets has released a detailed version of Gibraltar International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Navigraph releases Charts 8 for mobile devices

Navigraph has released a mobile/smartphone version of Charts 8 along with new highly detailed airport diagrams.

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Sunbury on Thames, United Kingdom

Now in its 30th year, this popular event always features a stunning display of aircraft-related collectable items, on dozens of stalls and is a must for aviation enthusiasts.

Pilsen Region Day in the Air

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The airshow website says it is a breathtaking show featuring modern and historic aircraft.

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Yealands Classic Fighters Omaka

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Yealands Classic Fighters Omaka is an action-packed family-friendly event and in 2023 it will be held over Easter Weekend, 7th - 9th of April.