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Historic
What was the RAF’s Exercise ‘Northern Venture’?
In 1997 the RAF’s Exercise ‘Northern Venture’ recognised the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the DHC-1 with a round-the world tour. An attempt to complete the exercise in 1996, the actual year of the 50th anniversary, had been obliged to turn back for reasons beyond its control...
WW2's Shadow factory raids
Birmingham’s aircraft shadow factories may have been in the Luftwaffe’s bombsights, but there was no serious interference to production. Why were its efforts so ineffective?
Military
Germany lists Ukraine weapons contribution
Germany has outlined its military equipment contribution to Ukraine to aid Kyiv in its fight against Russia following Moscow’s renewed February invasion
High costs force Belgian F-16 helmet swap
Due to an increase in spare parts pricing on the JHMCS, over the last two years, Belgium has decided to convert to Thales' Scorpion Head-Mounted Display (HMD) helmet on its Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM (MLU) Fighting Falcons
Egypt set for imminent Eurofighter purchase
The Egyptian government looks set to imminently sign a multi-billion dollar deal with its Italian counterparts for Eurofighter Typhoons
Commercial
DENTIST’S CHAIR OR RIGHT-HAND SEAT?
When considering his career options, Joe Diebolder opted against dentistry...
EXCLUSIVE: The X-59 - A Supersonic Return
In the seventh and final exclusive video, Key.Aero explores how the X-59 QueSST and NASA's Low-Boom Flight Demonstration could be the key to civil supersonic air travel making a viable comeback in the future.
Why airline pilots make good drone operators
Recognising the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic could present to its graduates, a UK airline pilot flight school now offers a path to a career as a drone operator. Key Aero speaks to the academy’s CEO
Willie Walsh retires from IAG
IAG chief takes his delayed retirement, as former Iberia boss takes over amid shareholder revolt over Walsh’s pay
Flight Simulation
New Haven Airport Out Now
Orbx has announced KHVN Tweed New Haven Airport for Prepar3D v4 and v5 is released.
767-300ER Enters Early Access
Captain Sim has released the Early Access version of the 767-300ER Base Pack for Prepar3D version 4.5.
Islander Touches Down in X-Plane
Aircraft developer, TorqueSim has released the BN-2 Islander for X-Plane 11.
