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Historic
11 Sqn Lightning pilot – Binbrook memories
Ian Black described in the January 2016 issue of Aviation News his time flying the English Electric Lightning on 11 (Fighter) Squadron at RAF Binbrook
The inside story of RAF Germany Lightning operations
Hugh Trevor examines the aircraft and operations of RAF Germany’s Lightning-equipped interceptor wing
Kuwait Air Force Lightnings: A secret history
Hugh Trevor describes the career of the Lightning with the Kuwait Air Force and speaks to the British pilots who delivered the jets and assisted the Kuwaitis in operating them
Military
Netherlands opts to sell retired CH-47Ds over Ukraine transfer
The Dutch MOD recently announced plans to sell six of its ‘obsolete’ Boeing CH-47D Chinook heavy-lift tactical transport helicopters to the Billings Flying Service in Montana, after evaluating that it would be difficult to transfer these specific airlifters to the Ukrainian Armed Forces
How the 95th RS conducts RC-135 ops from RAF Mildenhall
As the USAF’s 95th Reconnaissance Squadron celebrates 105 years since its formation, Luca Chadwick looks at its operations out of RAF Mildenhall in the UK
Spanish F/A-18 assists stricken airliner during in-flight emergency
A Spanish Air and Space Force-operated F/A-18A+ Hornet assigned to 462 Escadron – a component of Ala 46 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria – recently provided support to an Airbus A321-211 belonging to Sunclass Airlines, after the airliner declared an in-flight emergency due to a possible landing gear problem
Commercial
Bristol Brabazon: Britain's biggest aircraft flop
Mighty statistics punctuate every twist and turn of the Bristol Brabazon story but, as Stephen Skinner recounts, the aircraft never quite measured up to its commercial rivals
Recent UK planespotting highlights!
We present a selection of images of visiting aircraft from airports around the UK. For the most part they’re commercial jets, but almost all of them are unusual types, wearing new or unique liveries, or first visits by an airline or airliner to a particular airport.
QUIZ: Aussie Aviation Special!
With Australia's borders open to tourists (and AvGeeks) once again, there's never been a better time to test your knowledge of Aussie aviation history! From first flights to brand-new airport gateways - this special quiz will have you swotting up on all things Down Under
Boeing names new global HQ location
In a surprising move, Boeing confirmed yesterday (May 5) that its global headquarters will shift away from Chicago, Illinois - but to where you ask? Find out the new location, and more, on Key.Aero...
‘Roster error’ forces Virgin Atlantic diversion
A Virgin Atlantic flight to New York turned back to Heathrow after it emerged the first officer had not completed final assessment training.
Flight Simulation
Milan Malpensa incoming
Aerosoft has announced Mega Airport Milan Malpensa for Microsoft Flight Simulator is in development.
Bonanza V35 for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
The Microsoft Flight Simulator team has announced the Beechcraft Bonanza V35 is now available.
We explore Aerosoft’s Mega Airport Brussels
Aerosoft’s Mega Airport Brussels has often been described as the best third-party airport yet produced for Microsoft Flight Simulator. We take a closer look at one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs and see how it measures up.