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Historic
MyPast: Share your historic aviation stories!
We know lots of you have great flying tales from parents and grandparents – now’s your chance to tell them on Key.Aero
The 5 most amazing aviation innovations
From improving performance at high altitudes to making flight safer for everyone, these aircraft innovations are all ingenious in their own ways...
Historic Aviation Quiz
This week's historic quiz is a bit different... can you identify who said all of these famous quotes from aviation history? Be careful - some may just catch you out!
The first pressurised airliner in widespread use
With a wingspan longer than the total distance of Orville Wright’s first flight, the Lockheed Constellation was an important step in the evolution of commercial aviation
Military
Reflecting on CSG21 with the USMC's F-35B-equipped VMFA-211
Equipped with British and American F-35Bs, HMS Queen Elizabeth successfully completed her first operational deployment in December 2021. US Navy Lt Cdr Rick Burgess (Ret) details the mission through the eyes of VMFA-211 – the USMC F-35B unit that embarked on the carrier – and how it further strengthened the UK-US alliance
Embraer delivers final modernised AF-1B Skyhawk to Brazilian Navy
The modernisation of Brazil’s McDonnell Douglas AF-1B/C Skyhawk fighter-interceptor/ground attack aircraft fleet has been completed by Embraer, with the final example being handed back to the Brazilian Navy during a ceremony on April 20
Battle of Antonov Airport: Analysis of the Attack
Babak Taghvee provides analysis on the Battle of Antonov Airport, which resulted in the loss of one of the most iconic aircraft to ever grace the skies, the Antonov An-225 Mriya
Commercial
Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Production
US aerospace manufacturer Boeing has restarted production of its 737 MAX at its Renton facility in Washington after halting construction in January following two fatal crashes involving the jet in the previous 14 months.
Air New Zealand Extends Network Reductions
Air New Zealand is extending its “minimal international operations” period through to August 31 in response to government travel restrictions and low demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singapore to Allow Transit Through Changi
Travellers will gradually be allowed to transit through Changi Airport from June 2, as Singapore begins to lift restrictions imposed to stop the spread of COVID-19. The country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAS) said the decision is part of the state’s strategy to reopen transport to meet the needs of the economy.
UK Government Confirms Quarantine Measures
At today’s Downing Street press briefing, Priti Patel, the UK’s home secretary announced quarantine measures set to be introduced at the country’s border to protect against a second wave of COVID-19.
ZIPAIR Tokyo to Launch Cargo-Only Flights
The low-cost start-up airline ZIPAIR Tokyo, has revealed plans to launch cargo-only flights between Tokyo/Narita and Bangkok/Suvarnabhumi from June 3. The Japan Airlines subsidiary – which was unveiled last year – originally planned to begin passenger services from the Japanese capital to Bangkok and Seoul this summer.
Flight Simulation
MilViz Aircraft Now Available On Orbx
Orbx and MilViz have entered a partnership enabling customers to purchase MilViz products via Orbx Central.
Mariana Islands Map for DCS Incoming
Eagle Dynamics (ED) has announced a second, free map for DCS World, the Mariana Islands.
X-Plane Touches Down in Honolulu
The latest destination to be released over at x-plane.org is PHNL - Honolulu International Airport.
