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Historic
TV legend Raymond Baxter's Spitfire reunion
For the famed broadcaster and wartime Spitfire pilot, flying the Supermarine fighter again after nearly 30 years — thanks to Aeroplane — was a truly unexpected pleasure
Restoration of oldest surviving B-N Islander completed
G-AVCN unveiled at Wight Military and Heritage Museum
Aeroplane met... Ormond Haydon-Baillie
When Aeroplane Monthly profiled Ormond Haydon-Baillie in 1974, he had not long become Duxford’s first private warbird operator. Now, apart from reprinting that piece, we bring the story of the late ‘OH-B’ full-circle
Back to life - Hawker Demon flies again
The world’s only airworthy Hawker Demon is back in British skies – and the fact that it’s there at all is the result of a lengthy labour of love. Recently, a new pilot has taken this interwar classic aloft…
Military
USAF’s ‘Spads’ set to relinquish F-16C/Ds for F-35As
The USAF’s 457th Fighter Squadron ‘Spads’ – a component of Air Force Reserve Command – is preparing to relinquish its F-16C/D Fighting Falcons for the F-35A Lightning II, after operating the former for more than 30 years
The curious link between Roger Moore and a Norwegian Air Force squadron
In an era where squadron markings on aircraft are often toned down or not worn at all, a notable exception is the Royal Norwegian Air Force’s 333 Squadron. The unit flies the Boeing P-8A Poseidon, which on the tail have a large stick figure with a halo to highlight its nickname of ‘The Saints’
Could the B-1B Lancer become the USAF’s primary hypersonic missile testbed?
The USAF could turn to its supersonic-capable B-1B Lancer strategic bomber fleet to take over as the testbed for air-launched hypersonic weapons to help mitigate availability problems with the Cold War-era B-52H Stratofortress, which is currently in the process of being modernised
Commercial
Elvis Presley’s Lockheed JetStar sold at auction, here’s how much was paid
A Lockheed JetStar once owned by Elvis Presley has sold at auction in Florida. Read the full story and see high-resolution photos of the jet on Key.Aero
Why Embraer paused its revolutionary next-gen turboprop
Just a week after disclosing details about its Energia concepts, Embraer has put its turboprop airliner plans on ice, but regional aircraft using new technologies remain firmly in its sights. Mark Broadbent reports
Nepal ATR Crash: What we know so far
Sunday’s fatal loss of a Yeti Airlines ATR was Nepal’s worst accident in three decades. Key.Aero examines what is known so far
Manchester Airport traffic figures for 2022 revealed
Manchester Airport has released figures for December 2022 which show strong signs of recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.
QUIZ: The ultimate IATA code quiz! (Part One)
Whether you're a hardened enthusiast or new to the industry, it’s likely you have encountered plenty of IATA's bespoke airport codes. This is your chance to put your knowledge of these quirky three-letter codes to the test!
Flight Simulation
Austin Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
FeelThere has announced Austin Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Orbx releases London City Airport v2
Scenery developer Orbx has announced EGLC London City Airport v2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Alice Springs Airport for MSFS out now
Developed by Impulse Simulations, Alice Springs Airport in the centre of Australia has been meticulously crafted with true-to-life details, from the red dirt runways to the surrounding landscape.
