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Historic
Renault buys Caudron racer replica
Reproduction 1930s Rafale promotes launch of new car sharing its name
Do you want to fly a Strikemaster? Well now you can!
Just weeks after Aero Legends launched the UK’s first CAA-approved jet flight experience under its Jet Legends banner, FlyPast’s Jamie Ewan had the chance to take to the skies in its Strikemaster. What followed was the ride of a lifetime…
Did Aeroflot airliners spy on NATO?
While many top-secret documents about Cold War aerial intelligence have been declassified, very little has emerged about the use of commercial aircraft. However, files in the Dutch National Archives describe in surprising detail some of Aeroflot’s activities over the Netherlands
Historic Aviation Quiz – ‘Mudmovers’ of the ages
With Key.Aero celebrating what is said to be the finest ground-attack aeroplane of all time – the mighty A-10 Thunderbolt II – we dedicate this week's quiz to its predecessors. Can you recognise these lesser known ‘mudmovers’?
When USAF 'Superforts' darkened British skies
As tensions between the superpowers began to flare, the presence of American bombers on British soil again became a familiar and necessary one — and it was down to Strategic Air Command’s Boeing B-29s and B-50s to wield the ‘big stick’
Military
The next Exercise Point Blank…dates for the diary
Key.Aero can reveal the next dates for Exercise Point Blank, which in the past has often involved European air forces deploying to RAF Lakenheath.
ANALYSIS: Why is the F-22A Raptor already facing retirement?
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor leads the way as a fifth-generation air superiority fighter, but its days appear to be numbered – Jon Lake examines why
Commercial
Is there a bright future for Embraer's E2 family of regional jets?
With competitors dropping out of the sector and existing aircraft due for renewal, Embraer has a golden opportunity to boost its market share, as Andreas Spaeth reports from Brazil
Examining the commercial aero engine market (part two)
In a concluding insight into the current state of play within the engine sector, Tom Batchelor looks at GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney, before considering trends set to shape the wider market
Enter Air 737 flies into Ukrainian airspace
A Polish-registered Boeing 737 briefly flew into Ukrainian airspace on Friday (June 23), despite the area being closed to all civilian air traffic because of the ongoing war in the country.
Flight Simulation
FlightSim Studio’s Tecnam P2006T Mk.II review
FlightSim Studio has designed a range of aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane, from the SeaRey flying boat right through to the Embraer E175. We take a look at its most recent release, Tecnam P2006T very light twin.
Take Command! DA40NG takes flight in X-Plane
X-Aviation has announced the Take Command! DA40NG for X-Plane 12 is now available.
NZA Simulations’ Christchurch International Airport review
They say good things take time and that has certainly been the case with NZA Simulations’ latest scenery release for Microsoft Flight Simulator, Christchurch International Airport.
