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Historic
“I watched Spitfires and Bf 109s battle above me”
Key.Aero reader, Derek Lunn, tells his story of young life in Dover during World War II, from watching dogfights unfold in the skies above him to saving his family’s lives by stopping to sort out his socks…
First flight of the Gloster Javelin
November 26 marks the 69th year of the first flight of the last design to bear the Gloster name
Military
Exclusive Interview: RAF C-130J attends Red Flag-Alaska
During the dates of April 28 to May 13, one of the largest multi-national combat training exercises was taking place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Alaska. Key.Aero spoke to the Officer Commanding of No. 47 Squadron, RAF, Wg Cdr James Sjoberg, about the unit’s involvement at Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 22-1
Japan flies first series production UH-2
Japanese manufacturer Subaru announced on May 20 that it had carried out the maiden flight of the first series production UH-2 multi-purpose helicopter destined for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) service.
Record contract awarded to prepare Tyndall AFB for F-35 operations
The US Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a record development contract to prepare Tyndall AFB for F-35 operations, with the site being heavily damaged by Hurricane Michael in 2018
Commercial
Air New Zealand Extends Network Reductions
Air New Zealand is extending its “minimal international operations” period through to August 31 in response to government travel restrictions and low demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singapore to Allow Transit Through Changi
Travellers will gradually be allowed to transit through Changi Airport from June 2, as Singapore begins to lift restrictions imposed to stop the spread of COVID-19. The country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAS) said the decision is part of the state’s strategy to reopen transport to meet the needs of the economy.
UK Government Confirms Quarantine Measures
At today’s Downing Street press briefing, Priti Patel, the UK’s home secretary announced quarantine measures set to be introduced at the country’s border to protect against a second wave of COVID-19.
ZIPAIR Tokyo to Launch Cargo-Only Flights
The low-cost start-up airline ZIPAIR Tokyo, has revealed plans to launch cargo-only flights between Tokyo/Narita and Bangkok/Suvarnabhumi from June 3. The Japan Airlines subsidiary – which was unveiled last year – originally planned to begin passenger services from the Japanese capital to Bangkok and Seoul this summer.
PIA A320 Crashes in Karachi
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus A320 has reportedly crashed into a residential area near Karachi.
Flight Simulation
SSG 747-8 V2.0 Anniversary Edition Takes Flight
Supercritical Simulations Group (SSG) has released the long-awaited follow-on to the 747-8 Series for X-Plane 11.
Carenado B120 Upgraded
Chilean developer, Carenado has released version 1.3 of the B120 for FSX and Prepar3D.
New Swiss Destination from Orbx Incoming
Orbx has announced a Swiss Alpine destination, Samedan, is in the works for FSX and Prepar3D.
