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Vigilante Nuclear Bomber to Recce Specialist
The North American A3J/A-5 Vigilante switched roles from nuclear...
NATO receives fourth A330 MRTT
A fourth Airbus A330-243 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has joined the NATO Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF)
JetBlue reveals plans to ‘reinvent’ economy on London routes
After unveiling its premium product earlier this year, the New York-based carrier has turned its attention to its economy offering
Friedrichshafen for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Aerosoft has announced Airport Friedrichshafen for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Corsair Takes Flight in Microsoft Flight Simulator
MilViz has announced the FG-1D Corsair for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
JAL reveals fate of PW4000-powered Boeing 777s
The flag carrier grounded the widebody in February following two engine failures involving the powerplant
Joint British-Qatari Hawk squadron to be based at RAF Leeming
UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and his Qatari counterpart, Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, have announced an expansion of the relationship between each nation’s air forces
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 37
Welcome to the 37th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here!
MiG-1 turns 81!
When the MiG-1 first flew on April 5, 1941 it was clear that the aircraft had many deficiencies... yet 100 were still ordered, and the aircraft flew for 4 years. Why?
How India could become the next global aircraft leasing hub
With a fast-growing domestic air travel industry, India is now turning its attention to capitalising on the expected increase in demand for aircraft. Key.Aero speaks with Mandar Mhatre, MD, India at Apex Group to find out how the country plans to become the next leasing and financing capital of the world
Historic aviation off and on screen
Andy Saunders didn't have much time for girlfriends as a young man; historic aviation was (and still is) a huge part of his life...
Quiz: How well do you know your airliners?
In this week's Commercial Aviation quiz we turn our attention to identifying the aircraft instead of the airline. Do you know your Boeing 777 from 767 and Airbus A310 from A300? Let us know what score you get!
FlyPast Podcast Episode 15
This week on the FlyPast podcast, assistant editor Tara chats to three of the men who make up the team restoring English Electric Lightnings over at the Lightning Association...
What’s the latest on the Korean Air-Asiana Airlines merger?
Following the announcement in November, the flag carrier’s president has shed some light on the progress and its plans for the highly anticipated acquisition
Japan Coast Guard orders two more H225s
Airbus Helicopters announced on March 30 that the Japan Coast Guard had placed an order for an additional pair of H225 helicopters
Navigraph acquires SimBrief
Charts and navigational data provider, Navigraph has announced the acquisition of SimBrief, the virtual flight planning service designed for Flight Simulation.
The couple who spent eight years restoring a Nimrod simulator, part 3!
Having spent years tracking down parts, Sarah Thorpe and Geremy Britton now had just seven weeks to put it all together…
US Army awards FLRAA demo and risk reduction contracts
US Army contracts have been awarded to the two companies competing in the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) competition for Competitive Demonstration and Risk Reduction (CD&RR) Phase 2
Bali for MSFS Released
Aerosoft has announced Airport Bali for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available as a download.
Airbus flies 200th C295
Airbus Defence and Space has reached an important milestone with its C295 tactical transport family, following the maiden flight of its 200th example on March 29
Ten things we miss about flying (and few we don’t)
It’s been so long since many of us have stepped on board an aircraft that we’ve all probably forgotten what we even liked about travelling in the first place. Here are ten things that we think help to make flying so much fun
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