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Historic
What’s happening at the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar?
In little more than a decade the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar has developed into a multi-faceted restoration business that can also offer a range of flight experiences. Steve Beebee sat down with Biggin Hill’s Peter Monk to discuss a fascinating past, present and future
Beechcraft RU-21A on display in Florida
The restored aeroplane can be seen at the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum in Florida
Retired Jaguar being transformed into artwork
An innovative use has been found for a retired Jaguar jet in France
How the Cold War RAF evaluated new aircraft or tactics
When Fighter Command needed a new aircraft, piece of equipment or tactic evaluating, it turned to its in-house experts at the Central Fighter Establishment. A former CFE pilot recalled his tour with this unit
Military
Running on Empty: How budget cuts have damaged Iranian Naval Aviation
Repeated budget cuts have had a drastic impact on Iranian Naval Aviation, as Babak Taghvaee discovers
Australia formally activates first MQ-4C Triton unit
The Royal Australian Air Force has formally reactivated No 9 Squadron at RAAF Base Tindal – located within Australia’s Northern Territory – as the air arm prepares to welcome its first Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles in 2024
How New Zealand is preparing RNZAF Base Auckland for future operations
In a time of change and fleet recapitalisation, Barry Ambrose visits RNZAF Base Auckland to discover how New Zealand is working to modernise its capabilities, replacing old workhorses with newer, more capable platforms
Commercial
Container shipping giant unveils new cargo airline
Using a fleet of Boeing widebody freighters, the carrier is scheduled to start operations in 2023. Find out more on Key.Aero.
The little-known tools that help pilots taxi an A380
Captain Roger Hall of Emirates Airline provides an interesting first-hand insight into handling the ‘Superjumbo’ on the ground.
Emirates: the world’s biggest A380 operator
Emirates is the largest operator of the Airbus A380 employing it on its shortest and longest routes. Martyn Cartledge examines the widebody’s role with the Middle Eastern carrier.
London’s Gatwick Airport to gain new Asia flights
The West Sussex hub’s long-haul route map is set for further growth this year. Find out all the details on Key.Aero…
Flight Simulation
Nemeth Designs Bell 407 review
Among the impressive number of new freeware aircraft and updates offered in the 40th Anniversary Edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator were two different helicopters. Here we review the Bell 407 and see how well Microsoft has adapted to the rotary wing environment.
PMDG releases the 737-900
PMDG has announced the highly anticipated 737-900 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
MV-22B Osprey for Microsoft Flight Simulator review
The MV-22 Osprey is a collaboration between two studios: Miltech Simulations and Maryadi. We take a closer look at this rather unusual hybrid helicopter and fixed-wing turboprop.
