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Historic
Inside the Afghan airlift of 1928-’29
The recent extensive evacuation from Afghanistan was not the first such event from Kabul. As Vic Flintham explains, the earlier airlift by the RAF alone took place some 93 years ago...
Tenth Anniversary Meteor Tribute from 1954
After a decade in service The Aeroplane’s July 9, 1954 issue looks back over the type’s development with a particular focus on 25 Sqn
New home for Aussie Catalina
The RCMPA has been denied the ability to create a long hoped-for aviation heritage centre at the former WW2 era RAAF base Rathmines on the shores of Lake Macquarie
Supersonic in the Super Sabre in 1957
The North American Aviation F-100 Super Sabre was the USAF’s first supersonic fighter and The Aeroplane gave a first-hand account of flying in this fighter after John Fricker was taken aloft. His revealing report was published in the June 28, 1957 edition
Military
Israel completes major rebuild of crashed F-15I Ra’am
An Israeli Air Force F-15I Ra’am that had been involved in a crash-landing last year has completed repairs and is now flying again
Video shows Ukrainian MiG-29s firing AGM-88 HARMs in combat
Following reports in early August that Russian air defence positions in Ukraine were being engaged by what appeared to be AGM-88 HARMs, the US has officially confirmed that it recently transferred an undisclosed quantity of the weapon to the Ukrainian Air Force
Portugal’s first KC-390 enters final phase of testing
The first of five Embraer KC-390 Millennium tanker-transports for the Portuguese Air Force has entered its final phase of testing ahead of its planned arrival in Portugal
Commercial
Loganair chief executive reveals future fleet strategy
Made up of Saabs, ATRs and Embraers, the Scottish carrier’s roster is a patchwork of various types. But is this a deliberate tactic and what does the future have in store? In part two of Key.Aero’s exclusive interview with Jonathan Hinkles, the airline’s chief executive, we find out
Bombardier to end Learjet production this year
Nearly 60 years after first entering service, the ultimate flying symbol of luxury has finally received the chop
Quiz: How well do know your cargo airlines?
This week's Commercial Aviation quiz focuses on the world of cargo airlines. These carriers often get overlooked in favour of their passenger-carrying counterparts so can you identify them? Let us know what score you get!
Loganair boss on how the airline reacted so fast following Flybe's collapse
Within a matter of hours, the Scottish carrier announced it would be picking up a number of routes to ensure essential connectivity was maintained. Speaking to Key.Aero, Jonathan Hinkles, the chief executive of Loganair explains how the Glasgow-based carrier was able to act with such speed
Berlin Tegel memorabilia and equipment goes up for auction
Fancy a snowplough? Well now’s your chance because the operator of Berlin’s airports is selling them
Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator – World Update 3: United Kingdom and Ireland Released
Asobo Studios has released World Update 3 for Microsoft Flight Simulator, adding major upgrades and visual enhancements for the United Kingdom and Ireland.
PA-28R Turbo Arrow in Development
Just Flight has announced it is working on a PA-28R Turbo Arrow III and IV for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator.
