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Historic
VIDEO: The incredible story of a lost Halifax
Used for the bombing raid on the Tirpitz, this Halifax crash-landed on a frozen lake in Norway. 26 years later, it was found by a team of divers…
Lancaster Vs. Flying Fortress
Rounding off our Lancaster week, we take a look at the stats of Britain's iconic WWII bomber in comparison to America's...
VIDEO: The RAF Museum's Avro Lancaster
Key.Aero speaks to Ian Thirsk of the Royal Airforce Museum about their iconic Lancaster Bomber...
“The Lancaster story that changed my life”
As part of our series, MyPast – where you get to tell us your historic aviation stories – George Corney tells us about the day that sums up the bravery of the men who went up in the Lancaster during World War II
FlyPast Podcast Episode 3
In Episode 3, the team discuss their favourite museums, flying lessons, and some heroic restorations.
Military
Spatial awareness: The UK's defence space strategy
After many months of speculation as to where the UK’s Defence Space Strategy might head, the government earlier this year revealed which future capabilities are to be developed
Sixth upgraded Kazakh L-39 flies in full colours
Aero Vodochody has completed the overhaul and upgrade of the sixth of ten Kazakhstan Air Force L-39Cs that are being fitted with a GenesyS avionics system.
Commercial
Qantas: Managing the COVID Challenge
Qantas had big plans for 2020 and it was poised to commemorate its 100th anniversary this year...
Sikorsky Skycrane: Versatile Heavy Lifter
Originally operated by the US Army to move outsize cargo...
Al Baker: No Airbus or Boeing Deliveries Until 2022
Qatar Airways will be accepting no deliveries of any Airbus or Boeing aircraft this year or next. Akbar Al Baker, the company’s CEO told Sky News this afternoon that he had notified both manufacturers of the decision.
Britten-Norman Celebrates Islander’s 55th Birthday
British aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman celebrated the 55th anniversary of the BN-2 Islander’s first flight on June 13.
Flight Simulation
Kos for P3D and X-Plane Incoming
Orbx has announced they are working on LGKO Ippokratis Airport for Prepar3D version 4 and X-Plane 11.
TrueEarth Great Britain SP1 Released
Orbx has released Service Pack 1 for TrueEarth Great Britain for Prepar3D version 4.
Introducing the Milviz MD 530F PBR for P3DV4
MilViz has released an upgraded version of the MD 530F equipped with PBR textures exclusively for Prepar3D version 4.