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Historic
How the world’s only airworthy Lockheed Super Constellation was brought back to life
President and Chief Pilot of HARS Aviation Museum, Bob De La Hunty, spoke to Key Aero’s Dino Carrara about the huge effort to obtain its Super Constellation and get it flying again
Taranto - A turning point for naval aviation
Until 1940, the debate continued to rage over the true power of the carrier aircraft. That November, 21 dated biplanes proved the point. This article is taken from a new special magazine from Key Publishing called 'Carrier Aircraft of the Propeller Era'
Watch the first trailer for war epic ‘Masters Of The Air’
Apple TV+ has unveiled the first teaser for its highly anticipated, nine-episode series
Historic Aviation Quiz: The Lockheed Constellation
With Key.Aero celebrating Lockheed's world changing Constellation, we dedicate this week’s quiz to what is perhaps one of – if not the – most elegant propliners to ever grace the skies…
Military
B-2 vs B-21: What's the difference between the USAF's old and new stealth bombers?
The USAF has officially entered the age of sixth-generation combat aircraft with the B-21 Raider. Combat Aircraft Journal reports on the rollout of America’s second stealth bomber and analyzes what we know so far about this highly classified aircraft
Indian Navy uses Sea King to progress NASM-SR missile trials
In partnership with India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Indian Navy carried out guided flight trials of its indigenously developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) on November 21, when the weapon was fired from a Sea King Mk 42B ASW/ASuW helicopter for the second time
Commercial
Airliner World Sample Issue
Welcome to this free digital sample issue of Airliner World, the best-selling commercial aviation magazine.
Lockheed Starliner – The ultimate Constellation
Charles Woodley chronicled the story of Lockheed’s highly advanced propliner, the L-1649A Starliner in the May 2015 issue of Aviation News
Qantas 'Connies' traversing the globe
Chris Frame considers how the Lockheed Constellation transformed Qantas operations.
Parts of British Airways BOAC liveried 747 go up for sale online
Following news in August that the BOAC liveried British Airways Boeing 747 was being dismantled, parts of the aircraft have now begun to be sold online to the public.
Flight Simulation
Minneapolis for MSFS now available
Scenery developer Flightbeam Studio has released Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Winnipeg International Airport for MSFS released
FSimStudios has announced Winnipeg International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
H160 helicopter lifts off in Microsoft Flight Simulator
Hype Performance Group has announced the H160 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.