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Historic
BBMF Lancaster PA474 City of Lincoln
To mark 80 years of the first flight of the prototype Avro Lancaster on January 9, 1941, Tom Allett examines the history of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s example, PA474
Sir Frank Whittle: Remembering the Jet Pioneer
Armed with sound mathematics and a lot of determination, Sir Frank Whittle created one of the most important inventions of the modern world. Nicholas Jones met him in his later years and reflects on his humble origins and the obstacles he faced in pursuit of his dream
They didn't know what was a V1 attack and what wasn't...
This week, MyPast spoke to Brian, a keen aviator with a lengthy past dating back to his mothers' war days
FlyPast Podcast Episode 1
In Episode 1, FlyPast Editor Chris, Key.Aero editor Hans and Assistant Editor Tara discuss their aviation heroes, favourite historic aeroplanes, and what it's like to fly in a Spitfire...
Military
Brazil’s 1st GDA: maintaining the F-5EM and preparing for the Gripen
Combat Aircraft Journal reports on Brazil’s 1st Air defense group, its fleet of F-5EMs and its preparation for the F-39E Gripen
Ireland’s PC-9M fleet close to gaining new weapons capability
The Irish Air Corps (IAC) are close to signing a contract with Austrian company Airborne Technologies (ABT) for three Self Contained Aerial Reconnaissance (SCAR) Pod systems to attach to its PC-9M fleet
USAF opts for E-7 as E-3 AWACS replacement
The US Air Force has decided to replace a portion of its E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System fleet with the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft, with a contract award planned in fiscal year 2023
Commercial
Prototype aircraft tow tractors on trial
The prototypes of two fully electric aircraft pushback tractors...
Lagardere reopens ‘test case’ stores in Australia and New Zealand
After closing all bar one store in the Pacific due to the COVID-19...
Flight Simulation
PMDG 737NGXu 600/700 Expansion Pack Out Now
PMDG has released the 737NGXu 600/700 Expansion Package for Lockheed Martin Prepar3D v4.4+.
Orbx Arrives in the Sushine State
Orbx has announced TrueEarth US Florida for X-Plane 11 is released.
Key West for X-Plane
The latest US airport to be released by Orbx is KEYW Key West International Airport for X-Plane 11.
