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Historic
Finding the fallen
The loss of a Handley Page Halifax in June 1944, personal links and the work of artist Loz Atkinson have been combined to create an incredibly thought-provoking exhibition entitled ‘Finding The Fallen’
80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
In readiness to mark Battle of Britain day on September 15, Key.Aero revisits why the day was such an important turning point of World War II
Urgent Action Needed to Save Unique Blackburn Beverley
The sole remaining example of one of the Royal Air Force’s most important transport aircraft, the Blackburn Beverley, is at risk of being scrapped. Aviation Heritage UK’s Chairman, Dr Robert Pleming, is calling for urgent action to save this unique aircraft for the Nation.
Fancy a free Handley Page Victor?
After several decades as the gate guardian at RAF Marham, Handley Page Victor K.2 XH673 faces a bleak future…
Duxford Airshows Cancelled
The Imperial War Museum have announced their decision to cancel the Duxford Battle of Britain Proms and the 80th Anniversary Battle of Britain Air Show 2020.
Military
Putin shows his hand as Russian forces move into Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin stunned the world on February 21, 2022, when he signed an agreement that formally recognises two proxy states in eastern Ukraine as independent regions - much to the dismay of the global political community. We detail what this move means for the ongoing crisis and where Russia's air assets are currently deployed in the region
Funding for second tranche of UK F-35B fighters “held centrally”
The UK Ministry of Defence looks to have partially committed to the acquisition of a second tranche of F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters and additional A400M tactical transport aircraft, following the publication of the latest iteration of the Defence Equipment Plan
Red Air Maestros: A typical day with Draken Europe's Falcon 20s
Draken Europe and its crews onboard the Dassault 20 electronic warfare aircraft train RAF and allied aircrews daily. We explain a typical day’s work for them
Commercial
Airliner World 250: Events to shape the industry
September 11, 2001: The number of aircraft hijackings had largely...
COVID-19: UK Seeks United Approach
Like the rest of Europe, the UK is grapping with the effects of COVID-19...
Flight Simulation
Imaginesim Cancels KLAX Development
Scenery developer imaginesim has announced they have ceased development of the KLAX Los Angeles project.
New UK Destination for X-Plane
Orbx has announced EG20 Clench Common is available as freeware for X-Plane 11.
