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Historic
Museum puts Hercules on static display
The MAPS Air Museum in Canton, Ohio has recently acquired Lockheed C-130H Hercules 88-4401
Life as an instructor on the Strike Command Bombing School
The Strike Command Bombing School didn’t exactly seem like a plum posting for a Vulcan navigator, but the chance to fly the Hastings was among the compensations
Autogyro reproduction set to fly in Spain
An airworthy reproduction of the world’s first gyroplane has been completed at Camarenilla aerodrome in Toledo, Spain
Historic Aviation Quiz - Experimental types of the 1950s
Can you identify these experimental types from across the 1950s?
How's the Duxford Firefly restoration going?
Latest workshop update on return to flight of naval classic
Military
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 154
Welcome to the 154th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
RIAT 23: Saab eyes GlobalEye success in South Korea, France and NATO AEW&C bids
Having facilitated the debut appearance of its GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) from July 14-16, Saab shared its hope for export success for the swing-role platform in its ongoing bids with South Korea and NATO, while eyeing France as a prospective customer when it decides to part ways with its E-3F Sentry fleet
US to send F-16s, F-35s to tackle Iranian attacks on oil tankers
The US is to send F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35 Lightning II multi-role fighters to the Middle East in a bid to counter an increase in Iranian attacks on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the Pentagon has revealed
Commercial
STARLUX receives its first Airbus A350
Thanks to the move, the Taiwanese airline has now introduced a second widebody type to its growing all-Airbus fleet – read more here on Key.Aero…
What's the current state of commercial aircraft leasing?
Helping us with the number crunching this month is Rob Morris, global head of consultancy at Ascend by Cirium.
airBaltic begins scheduled flights to Africa
This morning (October 31), the Riga-based carrier added both a new destination and continent to its scheduled route map. Find out where on Key.Aero…
Recent UK planespotting highlights!
We present a selection of images of visiting aircraft from airports around the UK. For the most part, they’re commercial jets, but almost all of them are unusual types, wearing new or unique liveries or first visits by an airline or airliner to a particular airport.
QUIZ: Can you guess the aeroplane?
This week we’re asking you to correctly guess the aeroplane type, with only a short clue to help you identify the aircraft. From vintage classics to current-day jetliners, this quiz is guaranteed to put your aviation knowledge to the test. Good luck!
Flight Simulation
Bonanza upgraded to steam gauges
Black Square has released a new steam gauge overhaul pack for the default G36 Bonanza for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Tecnam P2006T ready for take-off
FlightSim Studio has announced the Tecnam P2006T MKII for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
New Greek destination for MSFS
Scenery developer, JustSim has released a new version of Rhodes Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
