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Historic

BUMPER HISTORIC CHRISTMAS QUIZ!

It's almost Christmas! To celebrate, here's a bumper edition of the weekly historic quiz!

Key.Aero's Top 5 Historic Stories From 2020!

We're certain that everybody will be welcoming 2021 with open arms... but until then, here are 5 of Key.Aero's most popular features from the year of Lockdown!

Which Aviation Museums Are Open This Christmas Period?

You may not know which aviation museums are open during the festive season, what tier they're in, or what restrictions are in place. Not to worry - we're here to help!

FlyPast Podcast Episode 2

In the second episode, the team discuss the legendary Chuck Yeager, their earliest historic aviation memories... and how this podcast nearly got a slightly unfortunate name...

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Aviation News January 2021

The full issue in page-turning format

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Military

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Inside the Y-8Q: China’s new sub-hunting talisman

Combat Aircraft Journal details China’s latest anti-submarine warfare asset, the Y-8Q.

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First T-7A Red Hawk for the USAF unveiled

The first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer jet destined for the US Air Force was unveiled by Boeing at its St Louis facility in Missouri on April 28

WIN 1 of 3 copies of the book ‘TOPGUN – The Legacy’

We have 3 copies of the book ‘TOPGUN – The Legacy’ signed by the author to give away, in this exclusive Key Aero competition. At 688 pages long with 95 colour and black and white photos, this book normally priced at £45.99, is the ultimate guide to TOPGUN

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Commercial

Prototype aircraft tow tractors on trial

The prototypes of two fully electric aircraft pushback tractors...

Lagardere reopens ‘test case’ stores in Australia and New Zealand

After closing all bar one store in the Pacific due to the COVID-19...

Airport Rescue

American airports are receiving US$10 billion to help them survive...

Duty OF CARE

‘Care, but no scare’ is the mantra needed for the post-pandemic...

New UVC light kits for security checkpoints

New light kits that are said to be capable of destroying up to...

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Flight Simulation

Prepar3D Touches Down in Slovakia

Aerosoft has released the Slovakia destination, Kosice-Barca Airport for Prepar3D version 4.

Turkish Delight

Scenery developer, SceneryTR Design has released LTAC Ankara Esenboga Esenboğa Airport for FSX and Prepar3D.

Tenerife V2 Released

MK-Studios has announced – Tenerife Vol.2 for Prepar3D is now available.

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Upcoming Events

MCAS Cherry Point Air Show

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Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, United States

US Marine Corps airshow

Duxford Flying Day: 19 Squadron

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "Uncover the story of the legendary 19 Squadron, the fighter pilots who made Spitfire history at Dunkirk and throughout the Battle of Britain at Flying Days: 19 Squadron. Enjoy a special themed display, providing an afternoon of over an hour of scheduled flying, on top of your great day out at IWM Duxford."

Light Aircraft Association Rally

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Leicester, United Kingdom

Light aircraft event

Hollomon Airshow 2024 Legacy of Liberty

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Holloman AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

Royal International Air Tattoo

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Fairford, United Kingdom

The themes this year for RIAT are '50 Years F-16', 'NATO 75th Anniversary', '100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force' and 'Pushing the boundaries in Air and Space'. Regarding the final one in the list the RIAT website states: "Our main theme will highlight the important work of Flight Test & Evaluation in modern aviation, looking back at 100 years of British military test flying. We hope to display specialised, modified and instrumented test flight aircraft from organisations from around the world dedicated to Flight Test, Evaluation and Scientific Research."

NAS Jacksonville - NAS Jax Air Show

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Jacksonville, United States

US Navy airshow