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Historic
‘Freedom Fighter’ to fly in Norway
The Norwegian Armed Forces Aircraft Collection (Forsvarets flysamling)...
Military
What aircraft will fly in the Queen’s Jubilee flypast?
A highlight for many of Thursday's (June 2) Platinum Jubilee celebrations will be a mass military flypast over Buckingham Palace. Key.Aero rounds up the aircraft expected to take part
UK should keep C-130Js Defence Committee told
The UK should retain the C-130J Hercules fleet, which is slated for retirement in 2023, according to evidence given recently to the House of Commons Defence Select Committee.
Royal Thai Navy receives first RQ-21A Blackjack UAV from the US
The US Navy formally handed over the first Boeing Insitu RQ-21A Blackjack UAS to the Royal Thai Navy during a ceremony at an undisclosed location in Thailand on May 24
Commercial
The History of Embraer on its Birthday
Now firmly positioned into its second half-century of operations, Embraer has always battled with the dominance of other manufacturers but now claims a lead in the sub 150-seat market. On its 51st birthday, Key.Aero looks back at the airframer’s remarkable rise
First BA 747 Leaves Heathrow For Retirement
UK flag carrier begins the process of retiring its 31 Boeing 747s after announcing the end of the aircraft’s operations last month
Why do turboprop airliners still exist?
In a world dominated by jet-powered airliners only two turboprop manufacturers remain. But what are turbine-driven propeller aircraft good at and why do they continue to survive in today’s commercial aviation industry?
EasyJet Confirms Closure of 3 UK Bases
European low-cost carrier easyJet has confirmed it will shut three of its UK bases as it continues to battle with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PIA to Resume UK Flying Before Ban Ends, Here’s How
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has approved a request by Pakistan International Airlines to recommence services connecting Islamabad to Birmingham and Manchester
Flight Simulation
Prepar3D Touches Down in Mallorca
Scenery developer, MK-Studios has released Palma De Mallorca for Prepar3D version 4/5.
PC Pilot Issue 127 Out Now
The new May/June issue of PC Pilot has finally landed, and as always it is loaded with exciting reviews, features and tutorials.
Panamá Pacifico for X-Plane Out Now
Aerosoft has announced MMPA Panamá Pacifico for X-Plane 11 is now available.
