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Historic

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Life as an instructor on the Strike Command Bombing School

The Strike Command Bombing School didn’t exactly seem like a plum posting for a Vulcan navigator, but the chance to fly the Hastings was among the compensations

Autogyro reproduction set to fly in Spain

An airworthy reproduction of the world’s first gyroplane has been completed at Camarenilla aerodrome in Toledo, Spain

Historic Aviation Quiz - Experimental types of the 1950s

Can you identify these experimental types from across the 1950s?

How's the Duxford Firefly restoration going?

Latest workshop update on return to flight of naval classic

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How to fly the world's oldest airworthy seaplane

Caproni Ca 100 I-ABOU has returned to the water of Lake Como, and the skies, after a three-year overhaul. But what’s this utterly delightful machine like to fly and operate?

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Military

RIAT 2023 day one arrival highlights + VIDEO

The first day of arrivals for this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire has seen a wide variety of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft types from numerous military air arms as well as civilian operators. Ben Stanley Hall was there to capture some of the arrivals on video.

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Australia to send E-7A Wedgetail to support Ukraine supply effort

The Royal Australian Air Force will deploy a single Boeing E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft to Germany to help protect the vital gateway of international humanitarian aid and military assistance to Ukraine; a move that demonstrates Australia’s support for the war-torn nation as it continues to defend against the ongoing Russian invasion

US Navy’s VP-30 sends last P-3C Orion to the Boneyard

The US Navy’s Patrol Squadron 30 (VP-30) ‘The Pro’s Nest’ hosted a sundown ceremony to bid farewell to its final Lockheed P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft at NAS Jacksonville in Florida on June 23, bringing to an end more than 60 years of operations with the type

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Commercial

Ryanair reveals THREE new routes from Newquay

The Cornish gateway is set for a budget boost next year – and comes as Cornwall Airport Newquay sees its wider route network continue to expand. Find out more details here on Key.Aero…

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STARLUX receives its first Airbus A350

Thanks to the move, the Taiwanese airline has now introduced a second widebody type to its growing all-Airbus fleet – read more here on Key.Aero…

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What's the current state of commercial aircraft leasing?

Helping us with the number crunching this month is Rob Morris, global head of consultancy at Ascend by Cirium.

airBaltic begins scheduled flights to Africa

This morning (October 31), the Riga-based carrier added both a new destination and continent to its scheduled route map. Find out where on Key.Aero…

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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.

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Flight Simulation

Oklahoma City for Microsoft Flight Simulator incoming

iniBuilds has announced Oklahoma City for Microsoft Flight Simulator is in development.

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iniBuilds’ Airbus A310 reviewed

The Airbus A310 is the first truly complex airliner to be included as a default aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Let’s jump in and see how it measures up.

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Aerosoft’s Offshore Landmarks: North Sea review

With the release of Offshore Landmarks: North Sea pack, Aerosoft found a very interesting way to bring something new and different to Microsoft Flight Simulator - it has filled the North Sea with things to see and do. We take a closer look.

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Upcoming Events

RAF Cosford Air Show

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The airshow website says: "This year’s theme is ‘Take Flight.’ Kickstart your interest in a career in the RAF, and develop an understanding of what the Service does for the defence of the United Kingdom. Get close to the cutting edge of technology with RAF aircraft & unique attractions across the showground, and immerse yourself in a thrilling, action-packed flying display programme. The RAF Cosford Air Show is the only remaining RAF-organised Air Show. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the RAF as well as an exciting summer day out for the whole family."

Hill AFB Warriors over the Wasatch Air Show

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Hill AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

Danish Air Show

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Aalborg, Denmark

The air show website says: "The audience will experience a packed programme, where Danish transport aircraft, helicopters and fighters will perform a tactical demonstration and both Danish and foreign military aircraft will be on show on the ground and in the air."

MCAS Miramar AirShow

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San Diego, United States

The event website states it will provide "static displays, and daytime shows that feature military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic teams, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds."

Northern Ireland International Airshow

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Portrush, United Kingdom

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ILA Berlin

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Schönefeld, Germany

The event website states: "ILA Berlin features the entire value chain and every tier of the aerospace industry, from Aviation, Space and Defence & Support, to Advanced Air Mobility and the Supplier sector."