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Historic
Lancaster Anniversary Quiz
It's the 80th Anniversary of the Avro Lancaster this week - so what could be better than a quiz dedicated to the bomber?
The history of the Avro Lancaster
Developed from the flawed Avro Manchester, the Lancaster went on to become Bomber Command’s weapon of choice. As its 80th birthday nears, Key.Aero looks back at the famous bomber’s evolution and service career
From Bikes to Biplanes
While he may not be a household name, pioneering aviator and aeroplane manufacturer Glenn Curtiss' contributions to aviation were enormously significant – as Kathleen Hanser reveals
Military
Norway receives final P-8A Poseidon
Norway has taken delivery of its fifth and final Boeing P-8A Poseidon. The aircraft, 9586 (c/n 66114/9026. FMS BuNo 169586, ex N688DS) Munin was handed over to the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) and flown to Evenes Air Station, Norway, on May 27
Libya orders Hurkus C
A CONTRACT for the purchase of an unspecified number of Turkish TAI Hurkus C close air support and training aircraft has been signed by the Libyan Air Force (LAF), with the backing of the Libyan Government.
Insights from a real TOPGUN instructor
Retired US Navy CDR Jim ‘Jambo’ Ray shares some of his experiences as a TOPGUN instructor with Dr Kevin Wright
Commercial
Western Sydney welcomes Metro rail connection
The Australian and New South Wales governments have announced...
LEED Gold status for Istanbul iGA
The new Istanbul Airport terminal, which was declared fully operational...
Liège Airport becomes UN cargo hub
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has kick-started...
Garsite diversifies into disinfectants
Perhaps best known for its range of aviation refuelling and speciality...
Flight Simulation
CT206H Stationair G1000 takes flight in X-Plane
Carenado has announced the G1000 version of the CT206H Stationair is now available for X-Plane 11.
CityScene Charleston for FSX and Prepar3D
The latest CityScene product to be released by Orbx is Charleston in South Carolina.