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Historic

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How to get your Historic Aviation fix this festive period!

Of course, Key.Aero will be here for you with fresh content over Christmas. But how else can you get your historic aviation fix over the festive period?

BUMPER HISTORIC CHRISTMAS QUIZ!

It's almost Christmas! To celebrate, here's a bumper edition of the weekly historic quiz!

Key.Aero's Top 5 Historic Stories From 2020!

We're certain that everybody will be welcoming 2021 with open arms... but until then, here are 5 of Key.Aero's most popular features from the year of Lockdown!

Which Aviation Museums Are Open This Christmas Period?

You may not know which aviation museums are open during the festive season, what tier they're in, or what restrictions are in place. Not to worry - we're here to help!

FlyPast Podcast Episode 2

In the second episode, the team discuss the legendary Chuck Yeager, their earliest historic aviation memories... and how this podcast nearly got a slightly unfortunate name...

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Military

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Analysis: Russia's troubles with combat drone development

Widely known as a late adopter of unmanned air systems, the Russian military has struggled to field into service a plethora of new models

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An insight to the Lightning carrier concept aboard the USS Tripoli

As the USMC conducts tests for the Lightning Carrier concept aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA-7), Combat Aircraft Journal gains insight from the leaders involved

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The USMC is readying its AH-1Z Viper

The USMC is readying its AH-1Z aircrew for the near-peer fight role, as Combat Aircraft Journal reveals

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Commercial

Perfecting Paradise

With travel brought to a halt during the current crisis, the...

Leidos buys L3Harris’s security business

The science and technology specialist, Leidos, has completed...

Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to use ultraviolet cleaners on security lanes

Italy’s Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (IATA: OLB) has introduced...

Chairing the crisis

The first woman chair of the Canadian Airports Council is having...

Gatwick launch for Rushlift GSE

Rushlift GSE, the airport ground support equipment subsidiary...

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Flight Simulation

Kos for P3D and X-Plane Out Now

Gaya Simulations in partnership Orbx has released LGKO Ippokratis Airport for Prepar3D version 4 and X-Plane 11.

EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Released

JustSim has announced EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg for X-Plane-11 is now available.

Bergen Upgraded

Aerosoft has released version 1.03 of the X-Plane 11 version of Bergen XP.

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Upcoming Events

Royal Canadian Air Force - Cold Lake Air Show

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Cold Lake, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

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Bristol, United Kingdom

The event website states: "The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is a free to attend, three-day event that celebrates the city and its heritage links to the remarkable world of hot air ballooning. From Friday 9th to Sunday 11th August, the rolling hills of Ashton Court on the outskirts of the city of Bristol are home to a temporary playground of entertainment, and a stage set ready and waiting for over 100 hot air balloons to take flight."

Duxford VE Day Flying Day

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: Enjoy our first event of the 2024 Duxford Flying Season! Flying Days: VE Day celebrates the role aviation made in the path to victory during World War Two." Regarding the IWM Duxford Flying Days it says: "Enjoy a special themed display, providing an afternoon of over an hour of scheduled flying, on top of your great day out at IWM Duxford."

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - Arctic Thunder Air Show 2024

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Anchorage, United States

US military airshow

NAS Oceana Air Show

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Virginia Beach, United States

US Navy airshow

Airshow London, Canada

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London, Canada

Major airshow