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Historic
Dutch Fokker D.XXI completes test flights!
On April 20, 2023, word came that Fokker D.XXI ‘229’ had “officially completed” its test flying programme…
What’s happening with the world’s oldest B-17?
The National Museum of the United States Air Force is to recommence the restoration/conservation of ‘The Swoose’...
How did Aeroplane Monthly magazine begin?
Linotype machines, hot metal, Cow Gum — the magazine production business was a very different one 50 years ago, when Aeroplane Monthly first hit the shelves. One of the magazine’s founding staffers looks back at the revival of a famous name
Hawker Tempest edges closer to flight!
The air around Sywell was broken by the growl of a Bristol Centaurus on April 19
Messerschmitt Me 262 to make UK display debut!
It has been announced the replica first generation jet will grace UK skies…
Military
Polish Navy welcomes delivery of first AW101 Merlin
The Polish Navy welcomed the delivery of its initial AW101 Merlin multi-role maritime helicopter on August 7, just over two years after the first of four examples for Poland completed its maiden flight at Leonardo Helicopters’ facility in Yeovil, Somerset, on July 19, 2021
Final report into UK F-35B crash raises broader operational safety concerns
Almost two years after an F-35B Lightning II assigned to the RAF’s No 617 Squadron ‘The Dambusters’ plunged into the Mediterranean following an aborted take-off attempt from HMS Queen Elizabeth, the UK MOD has released a final report of its investigation into the incident, highlighting concerns regarding safety and security aboard the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier during its first operational cruise
USAF hopes to accelerate E-7 Wedgetail procurement
USAF Chief of Staff Gen Charles Q Brown Jr, RAF Chief of the Air Staff ACM Sir Richard Knighton, and his RAAF counterpart, AM Robert Chapman, have signed a “joint vision statement” committing the three air arms to cooperate in E-7A Wedgetail “capability development, evaluation and testing, interoperability, sustainment, operations, training and safety”
Commercial
Iran acquires four Airbus A340s despite sanctions
Four Airbus A340-300s have been purchased by an undisclosed Iranian airline in breach of international sanctions.
Flybe 2.0 - Second time lucky?
As the ‘new’ Flybe approaches a year of revenue operations, Nigel Richardson takes the opportunity to reflect on the journey so far
Flying more with less: How TAP’s CEO plans to turn airline around
Gordon Smith visits Lisbon to meet Christine Ourmières-Widener, group CEO of TAP Air Portugal, to learn more about her vision for overhauling the publicly owned flag carrier
The Ultimate Commercial Aviation Quiz of 2022 (Part Three)
It’s been a remarkable year for the aviation industry, with highs, lows and no shortage of drama. To reflect on an incredible 12 months, Key Aero presents the third of a special four-part quiz designed to test your knowledge of the big stories that have shaped the sector.
Arizona's aircraft boneyards: the incredible view from above
Airlines around the world may well be building up their fleets once more following the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting global downturn, but America’s desert boneyards remain full of aircraft waiting to make their return to service or potentially early retirement and the scrapman’s axe. Javier Rodríguez shares some of the highlights from his recent visit to Arizona
Flight Simulation
MSFS touches down in Belgium
Scenery developer, MM Simulations has released EBLG Liège Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
PMDG 737-900 and 900ER reviewed
The 737-900 is the last iteration of the popular baby Boeing from PMDG. We take a closer look at this long-range single-aisle airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Back to Basics – Series 4, Lesson 7
Having successfully completed a simple VOR approach, in this lesson, we take it a level higher while introducing a nifty invention from Australia – the DME.