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Military
Greece to lease Heron UAVs from Israel
Representatives from Israel’s Ministry of Defense and the Greek Ministry of National Defence have signed an agreement to lease a number of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Greece.
T-38s to Salute California Frontline Workers
A four-ship formation of Northrop Grumman T-38C talons from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale AFB, California will be performing a flyover throughout Northern California, Friday, May 15, beginning at 12pm., in salute to everyone on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19, as well as those staying at home to “flatten the curve” of the virus.
Dragons over the Caribbean!
Combat Aircraft Journal meets Colombia’s A-37 ‘Dragons’, which have proven their worth on many occasions over an incredible 40-year history.
B-1Bs conduct Baltic training missions
A pair of US Air Force (USAF) Rockwell B-1B Lancer supersonic-capable strategic bombers flew from Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota, to the Baltic region in support of a Bomber Task Force training mission.
Commercial
Emirates to restart UK passenger flights
After halting services last week, the UAE flag carrier has revealed when it expects to restart UK services
100 metres from disaster: JAL mid-air incident 20 years on
Exactly 20 years ago today, a Boeing 747 and McDonnell Douglas DC-10 narrowly avoided colliding with each other in the skies above Japan. Key.Aero recounts how it happened and what the industry learnt from this close call
Commercial Aviation General Knowledge Quiz
This week's commercial aviation quiz will test your 'general knowledge' of the industry. Let us know what score you get!
Historic
100 years since first African-American Female Pilot
After learning to fly in France, Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman became a renowned stunt pilot at airshows across the United States
White Waltham to give customers a flight in a Harvard alongside Hawker Hurricane R4118
An exciting opportunity at White Waltham will give customers a flight in a Harvard alongside Hawker Hurricane R4118. Darren Harbar visited the airfield to witness the first test of this new proposition
Kings of the Air
Andrew Thomas reflects on the long and gallant service of 36 Squadron, an RAF unit that literally fought to the last man
Flight Simulation
