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Historic
Scampton airfield saved for flying
Council buy-out of famous former RAF station paves way for new civilian future
Help to revive RAF West Raynham’s Station Headquarters
A project has big plans to breathe new life into the Station Headquarters building at the former RAF West Raynham
Which air forces flew the Gloster Meteor night-fighter?
Although by no means so prolific as single-seat Meteor exports, the night fighter was supplied in modest numbers to NATO and Middle Eastern countries
V-bomber cockpits taken on at Duxford
At the end of last year, the Essex-based Cockpit Collection donated a pair of V-bomber noses to IWM Duxford
New owner sought for refurbished Trojan
After a recent upgrade by Swiss organisation Aerotech, a T-28 is ready for a new owner
Military
How has Russia responded to Western ISR ops over NATO’s eastern flank?
Electronic intelligence flights in international airspace close to Russia have led to a series of incidents. Sérgio Santana looks at the heightened tensions and the Russian response to Western operations
USAF plots transition plan for A-10C units in Georgia, Idaho
The USAF revealed its latest fielding plans for the F-35A Lightning II on June 26, when it announced the selection of Moody AFB, Georgia, as the next preferred location to receive the fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighter
PAS 23: Elbit Systems increases number of airworthy T-6As in Greece
As part of a project that was launched in 2021, Elbit Systems has managed to almost double the number of airworthy Beechcraft T-6A Texan II turboprop-driven trainers available to the Hellenic Air Force
Commercial
Jet2.com snubs Boeing with BIG new Airbus order
The UK-based leisure carrier continues to increase its orderbook with the European manufacturer. We’ve the full details…
ITA Airways introduces Airbus A220 into service
The Italian carrier has initially put a pair of Airbus A220s into fare-paying service – with more jets to follow soon…
Virgin Atlantic accepts maiden Airbus A330neo
The Crawley-based carrier has welcomed a new widebody type to its fleet. Read more here…
CPK: Enhancing Security and Network of rail connections
The Solidarity Transport Hub is not just an airport – the project also consists of the construction of approximately 2,000 km of new railway lines across Poland.
QUIZ: The ultimate Emirates Airline history test!
It might not be the oldest airline around, but it's certainly one of the world's most famous. Test your knowledge of the history of Emirates in our special Key Aero quiz!
Flight Simulation
Cincinnati for Microsoft Flight Simulator out now
Skyline Simulations has released KCVG - Cincinnati International Airport Ultra for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Nemeth Designs Bell 407 review
Among the impressive number of new freeware aircraft and updates offered in the 40th Anniversary Edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator were two different helicopters. Here we review the Bell 407 and see how well Microsoft has adapted to the rotary wing environment.
PMDG releases the 737-900
PMDG has announced the highly anticipated 737-900 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.