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Historic
The Mosquito’s 272kg bomb
Known as the ‘Highball’, only 200 were ever made. Watch footage of one that was raised up from the bottom of a Scottish loch – 74 years after being dropped by a Mosquito from 618 Squadron.
Made of wood, held together with four bolts: de Havilland’s WW2 game-changer
From being turned down by the Ministry of Defence to becoming de Havilland’s greatest wartime aircraft, the story behind the Mosquito – and the incredible engineering behind it – showed aviation ingenuity at its very best.
Royal New Zealand Air Force and the Mosquito
Two months’ of meticulous planning, calculated to deliver the decisive blow, was unleashed by the Allies at 13:00 hours on February 22, 1945. A massive daylight offensive was targeting enemy transport and communication systems.
He opened the Hornet Moth door over the Channel... and refuelled it in mid-air!
For sheer audacity and bravery, this story of a daring World War II escape takes some beating.
De Havilland's half-plane, half-helicopter
Meet the Autogiro: built in secret and incorporating some seriously radical thinking for the early 1930s.
Military
Inside the Irish Air Corps: CASA CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft
Comdt Donal Curran, OC 101 Squadron, talks to Key.Aero about the objectives of the unit, its use of the CN-235 and the future of procuring two more modern MPA platforms.
Inside the Irish Air Corps: 102 Squadron’s Learjet 45
Operating a sole Learjet 45 for VIP transport and other mission sets, Comdt Peter Smyth, OC 102 Squadron speaks to Key.Aero about the aircraft’s role and future.
Russia “frustrated” at lack of war progress
Frustrated at the way its invasion of Ukraine has gone in the month since it began, Russia looks to have changed tactics to concentrate on its extensive stand-off missile capabilities
Commercial
No Blanket Bailout for British Airlines
The UK chancellor has told airlines and airports not to expect an industry-wide bailout but instead that rescue deals would be formed on an individual basis. Rishi Sunak wrote to airlines yesterday (March 24) detailing that extra measures for the industry would only be used “as a last resort”.
US Travel Ban Could Cost Airlines $2bn in Lost Revenue
The US Government ban on air travel between Europe and the US could cost $2bn in lost revenue over the 30-day suspension period, according to travel and data analytics firm Cirium.
Coronavirus: Manufacturers Grind to a Halt
No corner of the aviation industry has escaped the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world continues to deal with the crisis, aircraft manufacturers are deploying several measures to cope with the resulting industry downturn, reports Thomas Haynes.
Baby Boeings in Britain
Boeing scored a big success with its 737-200 twinjet, which gained popularity across the globe. Matt Falcus looks at the UK operators of this early 737.
Short haul, long aircraft: Iberia A340-600 to London
Spencer Bennett samples a short-haul Iberia
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Flight Simulation
London Gatwick for FSX and Prepar3D
Scenery developer, JennaSoft has announced London Gatwick (EGKK) for FSX and Prepar3D is now available.
Edinburgh for P3D and X-Plane Released
Orbx has announced EGPH Edinburgh for Prepar3D version 4 and X-Plane 11 is out now.
TerraFlora for X-Plane 11 Released
Orbx has announced TerraFlora XP for X-Plane 11 is now available.