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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
RAF Airlift Debate: Can the A400M Atlas effectively replace the C-130J Hercules?
The early retirement of the Royal Air Force’s C-130J Hercules generated furious debate, with many raising concerns that the A400M Atlas was ‘not up to the job’ of replacing it. Jon Lake looks at the issues
US approves sale of more MQ-9A Reaper drones to the Netherlands
US State Department approval has been granted for the possible Foreign Military Sale of four General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper UCAVs and related equipment to the Netherlands for an estimated cost of $611m
Commercial
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
Oslo Gardermoen for MSFS now available
The latest Norwegian destination from Orbx is ENGM Oslo Gardermoen Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
F-15E Strike Eagle incoming
Eagle Dynamics has announced the DCS: F-15E Strike Eagle is now available on pre-order.
Damyns Hall Aerodrome for MSFS released
Burning Blue Design has announced EGML Damyns Hall Aerodrome for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
