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Historic
Historic Aviation Quiz: Trainers of the 1930s
With the shadow of conflict appearing on the horizon throughout the 1930s, aircraft designers and manufacturers continued to push the boundaries of aviation - especially when it came to the development of bombers with all metal skins, retractable undercarriage, more powerful powerplants and increased armament capabilities. This resulted in an influx of training types across the globe. Can you recognise these lesser-known trainers from across a decade defined by global economic and political crisis?
Exploring Hawkinge - legendary Battle of Britain airfield
Hawkinge was home to some of The Few in 1940 and now a different few keep their memory alive in a superb museum on the former Battle of Britain airfield. Darren Harbar made a trip to Kent and was astounded by what he found
The Kamikaze flight that brought peaceful greetings
The word ‘kamikaze’ has come to have deadly connotations, but in 1937 a Mitsubishi Ki-15 bearing that name flew to London for the new king’s coronation with friendship in mind — and record-breaking, too
Building 27: Keeping history alive
Among the RAF’s most prized possessions, Building 27 at Northolt isthe subject of a mammoth restoration. FlyPast’s Jamie Ewan caught up with Phil Dawe MBE, the ambitious project’s driving force
Military
USAF gifts sole TE-8A JSTARS trainer to Louisiana college
Following its retirement from operational use, the USAF’s sole Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) training aircraft has been donated to the Sowela Technical Community College in Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 165
Welcome to the 165th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Sweden accelerates Gripen E deliveries
On 12 September, Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) announced a SEK5.8 billion ($520 million) contract with Saab covering a newly funded package of capability enhancements and adjusted delivery schedules for the Gripen during
Commercial
Qatar Airways expanding in Africa
The Middle Eastern carrier has announced big expansion plans for the African continent.
Air Canada and United Airlines to join forces
Air Canada and United Airlines has announced more than 260 daily transborder flights, with two new routes coming this summer.
Emirates brings A380 back to Glasgow as pandemic recovery picks up pace
For the first time since 2019, an Emirates Airbus A380 touched down in Glasgow, marking a further milestone in the Middle Eastern carrier’s post-pandemic recovery in the UK
QUIZ: The ultimate Boeing 757 quiz!
We’re celebrating 757 Week on Key Aero, and to mark the occasion, we’ve a special edition of our commercial aviation quiz. From early operators to twin-jet trivia, this will definitely test your knowledge of the Seattle ‘Pocket Rocket’. Good luck!
Flight Simulation
Red Bull Bullseye landing challenge released
In 2023, Red Bull aerobatic pilot Luke Czepiela successfully landed a Carbon Cub on the helipad of Dubai’s Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Hotel at an altitude of 689ft.
Microsoft Flight Simulator lands in Jeju
Developed by SamScene, the scenery is an authentic rendition of the second-largest airport in South Korea, sporting a detailed terminal with interior modelling.
DA20 Eclipse takes flight in X-Plane 12
Aircraft developer, SimSolutions has released the DA20-C1 Eclipse for X-Plane 12.
