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Military
ILA Berlin, RIAT and Farnborough cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
The ILA Berlin Airshow, Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) and Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) have become the latest large-scale aviation events to be cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finnish PC-12NG fleet surpasses 30,000 flight hours
The Ilmavoimat (Finnish Air Force) has announced that its Pilatus PC-12NG fleet has surpassed the 30,000-flight-hour milestone.
Israel's Workhorse at 50!
Combat Aircraft Journal reports on the CH-53 Yas’ur, which marked a half-century of service with the Israeli Air Force last October.
The Nighthawk Returns!
Last February, Combat Aircraft Journal brought you the incredible story of the still-active F-117A Nighthawks that were photographed and filmed flying at low level in the Mojave Desert. Aircraft continued to be seen throughout 2019, but of recent their appearances had dropped off. However, now the F-117 is back!
RAF Rivet Joints: Out of the Shadows
The RAF has been highly secretive over the years about the electronic intelligence role of 51 Sqn. With this in mind, Aviation News Editor Dino Carrara was intrigued to hear what would be revealed at a recent press event held at RAF Waddington.
Commercial
Concorde captain on future of supersonic air travel
It’s been more than 17 years since the curtain fell on the era of commercial supersonic flight. Speaking exclusively to Key.Aero, former BA Concorde captain John Hutchinson weighs in on the future of supersonic air travel
BA officially ends 747 ops with three-mile flight!
After nearly five decades of distinguished service with British Airways, this afternoon (December 11) the flag carrier has flown its final Boeing 747
Historic
Debut UK flight for well-travelled Ryan
Ryan ST-A N7779 lifts off from Old Warden on March 8DARREN HARBARRyan...
Dutch Auster on the move
Auster Mk.III NX537 has been acquired by Arnhem’s Museum DeelenNEDERLANDS...
Flight Simulation
Back to Basics - Stage 1, Lesson 5
This issue covers some more advanced skills that are essential...