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Historic
Why is Europe's sole civilian Mirage III being grounded?
It was announced on March 27 that the Musee de lAviation Militaire-Clin d Ailes in Switzerland is to retire twin-seat Dassault Mirage IIIDS…
Historic Aviation Quiz – The Short Stirling edition
With the re-emergence of the ‘Mickle Fell Stirling’ wreck recently at the Royal Air Force Museum Hendon, we dedicate this week’s Historic Aviation Quiz to a type often considered Bomber Command’s forgotten bomber - the Short Stirling...
What's it like to fly de Havilland's legendary Mosquito?
Last year, seasoned military pilot and FlyPast correspondent Luke Bimm had the opportunity to fly in the Military Aviation Museum’s immaculate de Havilland Mosquito. It proved an experience almost worth selling his soul for…
‘Rex’ restoration on the cards in Florida
Florida-based American Aero Services is to begin restoring former Imperial Japanese Navy Kawanishi N1K1 Kyōfū 565 to static display condition
USAF Heritage Flight welcomes new type!
It was announced on March 7 that the USAF Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation had officially welcomed the new type to the programme’s aircraft roster…
Military
Success for Royal Navy in Wildcat’s first air-to-air firing of Martlet missile
In a recent series of trials, an AW159 Wildcat HMA2 multi-mission maritime helicopter from the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm’s 815 Naval Air Squadron at RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset, carried out the first successful test firing of a Martlet lightweight multi-role missile against an aerial target
UK MOD criticised over E-7A Wedgetail procurement in damning new report
The UK's decision to cut its order for Boeing E-7A Wedgetail AEW1 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft from five examples to three has been described as an "absolute folly" in a damning new report by an influential group of MPs
Travis AFB becomes sixth USAF base to welcome KC-46A Pegasus
Boeing resumed deliveries of KC-46A Pegasus tankers to the USAF on July 28 following a hiatus that began in March, when a problem with the aircraft’s centre fuel tank was discovered
Commercial
British Airways reveals BRAND-NEW destination in United States
Plans for a new transatlantic route have been unveiled. Due to launch from next Summer, it will become the flag carrier’s 27th US destination served directly from London. Find out where now…
JetBlue confirm NEW European destination
The US-based carrier plans to expand its transatlantic network with a highly anticipated destination next summer. Find out which city now by reading on Key.Aero…
Lufthansa unveils latest ‘Fanhansa’ special livery
The flag carrier has adorned one of its widebodies in the scheme which, today (November 14), transported the German national football team to the Middle East ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Silk Way West Airlines to add 777X
The Azerbaijani cargo carrier says acquisition of the brand-new widebody type will enable benefits including the further expansion of its international network.
Flight Simulation
New York John F Kennedy out now
iniBuilds has announced New York John F Kennedy for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XII: New Zealand
In this review, we travel to New Zealand and discover what the latest World Update from Microsoft has to offer.
