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CRJ 550/700 Ready for Take-Off
Aerosoft has announced the CRJ 550/700 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Italy celebrates 60 years of the Frecce Tricolori
With the distinction of being the world’s largest military aerobatic team and one of Italy’s national symbols, the Italian Air Force’s Frecce Tricolori marked a major milestone on March 1, when it celebrated its 60th anniversary
Storm Shadow makes combat debut with Typhoon
An RAF-operated Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 has fired MBDA's Storm Shadow for the first time in combat, having used the air-launched cruise missile to strike a target in Iraq on March 10
Wizz Air UK boss discusses launching domestic operations
Speaking exclusively to Key.Aero, Owain Jones, the low-cost carrier’s managing director, explains the company’s stance on launching internal flights in Britain
Chania Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Aerosoft has announced Airport Chania for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
US green lights German P-8A Poseidon acquisition
The US State Department has approved the possible Foreign Military Sale of five Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, associated support services and related equipment to Germany
What was the 'Watussi' Incident?
South Africa relied on the assets of its national airline to carry out its first aerial action of World War Two, explains Andrew Thomas...
Two downed heroes
In the Battle of Britain, 204 Messerschmitt Bf 109 pilots achieved five or more victories by October 31, 1940. A number of those would lose their lives afterwards and here, Chris Goss tells the stories of two such aces, who died on the same day...
Bristol’s Blundered Brabazon
It was the largest and most complex commercial aircraft of its day – but it was a monumental failure, as Ken Ellis explains...
How the Noorduyn Norseman changed wilderness aviation
Robert S Grant traces the career of Robert B C Noorduyn’s prototype Norseman CF-AYO – from its first flight during a chilly November morning to its tragic demise on a balmy August evening
Tribute to Robert Pleming
Steve Beebee remembers the man behind British aircraft restoration’s greatest return to flight...
Inside stories: North African air war
The desert skies of North Africa were perilous for Allied fighter pilots during the autumn of 1941. A fine example of the dangers they faced came on the morning of October 12, as Andrew Arthy explains...
Five form a display team
With the intention of forming a display team using variants of the North American T-6 family, five pilots and their aeroplanes descended on Italy’s San Martino Gusnago – as Simone Bovi discovered...
A century of Arctic flying
The Arctic gave aviators their first taste of polar operations and yielded many surprises, as Robin Evans reveals
Indian Air Force’s 3 Squadron at 80
Andrew Thomas reveals some of the rich and proud history of the Indian Air Force’s 3 Squadron in this, its 80th anniversary year...
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 34
Welcome to the 34th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here!
Virgin Atlantic to host lockdown quiz with ultimate top prize
Once in a lifetime prizes are up for grabs, while the proceeds are set to go to charity
GAO recommends CH-53K production cap until testing is complete
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has recommended that the US Navy caps the production of Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopters to six aircraft per year until the platform completes initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E)
Air Canada officially unveils A220 retro livery
Ahead of its first flight, the specially painted jet breaks cover for the first time
Lebanon receives a trio of Huey IIs
A further three Bell UH-1H-II Huey IIs, valued at more than US$32m, have been donated to the Lebanese Air Force (LAF) by the US government
AerCap to acquire US lessor GECAS
The world’s largest aircraft leasing company has agreed to purchase 100% of its rival as the aviation industry continues to struggle due to the pandemic
Bodney, Beans and Biggin on the Bump
In this week's MyPast, Kevin Korterud details his trip to the UK, where he wasn't sure whether to be more blown away by baked beans at breakfast or his once in a lifetime experience flying a Spitfire...
Undisclosed Asian nation orders Hermes 900 drones
Israel’s Elbit Systems revealed on March 2 that it has been contracted to deliver an unspecified number of Hermes 900 unmanned aircraft systems to an undisclosed Asian customer
Quiz: How well do you know your low-cost airlines?
This week's Commercial Aviation quiz focuses on the ultra-competitive world of low-cost airlines. How well do you know these carriers? Let us know what score you get!
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