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Historic
FlyPast Podcast Episode 9
In Episode 9 of the FlyPast Podcast, the team chat about the history of commercial aviation, and the early advancements that paved the way for modern flight.
A look back at USAFE's C-23A Sherpa operations
From the mid-1980s, C-23A Sherpas could regularly be seen shuttling between USAFE air bases. We spoke to former members of the 10th Military Airlift Squadron to hear how this unit functioned and its importance should tensions with the Eastern Bloc have spilled over into conflict during the Cold War
GAF Jindivik being transferred to Newark Air Museum
Despite the Newark Air Museum being closed due to the latest Covid-19 Lockdown and the museum staff being furloughed, work behind the scenes has continued...
Military
Exclusive Interview: RAF C-130J attends Red Flag-Alaska
During the dates of April 28 to May 13, one of the largest multi-national combat training exercises was taking place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Alaska. Key.Aero spoke to the Officer Commanding of No. 47 Squadron, RAF, Wg Cdr James Sjoberg, about the unit’s involvement at Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 22-1
Japan flies first series production UH-2
Japanese manufacturer Subaru announced on May 20 that it had carried out the maiden flight of the first series production UH-2 multi-purpose helicopter destined for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) service.
Record contract awarded to prepare Tyndall AFB for F-35 operations
The US Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a record development contract to prepare Tyndall AFB for F-35 operations, with the site being heavily damaged by Hurricane Michael in 2018
Commercial
Quiz: Can you identify these commercial aircraft?
This week's commercial aviation quiz focuses on identifying aircraft based on small cropped segments. Have a go and let us know what score you got!
The World’s Most Unsecretive Secret Airline
If you’ve heard of Janet Airlines, the US Government probably won’t be very pleased. Thomas Haynes lifts the lid on a ‘mysterious’ carrier that is about as under-the-radar as Donald Trump
Sky Art: When Pilots Paint Using Their Aircraft as The Brush
Pilots have been painting in the sky ever since someone put smoke behind an aircraft, but with the advent of flight tracking technology, the painting has now become even more impressive…
Spain Loses 60 Flights from UK in 24 Hours
Addition of the country onto UK Government's quarantine list has immediate impact on aviation sector
How Long Are All the UK’s Runways Combined?
Have you ever wondered what the combined length of all the UK’s commercial airports runways is? We have. That’s why we dug out the calculator and did the maths. And the answer is: very long…
Flight Simulation
Paris-Ile de France for Aerofly FS 2
VFR France has released its first Aerofly FS 2 add-on - Paris-Ile de France VFR.
SR22 Takes Flight in X-Plane
Chilean developer, Carenado has annouced the SR22 GTSX Turbo for X-Plane 11 is out now.
