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Historic
How the end came for the Junkers Ju 52
The Junkers Ju 52/3m had formed the backbone of the Deutsche Lufthansa fleet since 1932. When war broke out, the German flag-carrier had to put itself at the disposal of the Reich, but despite the loss of many aircraft it still operated a reduced network with the tri-motors at its core — until, in 1945, the end became inevitable...
Military
Netherlands selects C-390M to replace Hercules
Five Embraer C-390M Millennium transport aircraft are to be acquired by the Netherlands to replace the four current Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) C-130H/H-30 Hercules
How will Tempest push the UK further into the digital air combat age?
AirForces Monthly explores the key digital characteristics of Tempest, the UK’s next-generation combat aircraft
Final A310 MRTT retires from Luftwaffe service
After 22 years of operations, the Luftwaffe retired the last of four Airbus A310-304 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft from active service on June 15, leaving Canada as the sole remaining military operator of the widebody strategic tanker/transport
Commercial
50 Years of the Britten-Norman Trislander
Exactly 50 years ago today, the Britten-Norman Trislander took to the skies for the first time. Key.Aero charts the history of this three-engine rugged and reliable island hopper.
Iran Air is selling 12 aircraft, you won’t believe the prices
If you’ve ever wanted to own a Boeing 727, 747, Airbus A300 or A310 then now’s your chance. Iran Air is auctioning off its ageing Western fleet but while the prices are fairly affordable, there are several roadblocks to overcome.
The turboprop that could keep up with jets
Featuring four engines with 15,000bhp each, the Tupolev Tu-114 has held the title of fastest propeller-powered aircraft since 1960. Key.Aero details the unique story of a speedy and reliable Soviet airliner
IATA: 8,000 747s Needed to Move COVID-19 Vaccines
Global airline trade body urges governments to begin planning for vaccine distribution as it warns of potentially severe capacity constraints in transporting by air
Global Airline Report 2020: Next-gen Narrowbodies Win Out
Welcome to Global Airline Report 2020: Fleet Retirements/Arrivals
Flight Simulation
Introducing Fresno - the gateway to Yosemite’s national parks
Orbx has revealed KFAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport for X-Plane 11 is due to release imminently.
X-Plane Touches Down in Rhodes
Flight Sim Development Group (FSDG) has released Rhodes XP for X-Plane 11.
TrueEarth US Washington Released
Orbx has announced TrueEarth US Washington for Prepar3D v4+ is out now.
