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Historic
New home being created for Binbrook Lightning
English Electric Lightning F.6 XR724, the last complete example extant at Binbrook in Lincolnshire, has a new home
The daring 1,800-mile journey of three Tiger Moths across Africa
The concept was in the madcap class, the execution seemingly impossible: to fly three 50-year-old de Havilland Tiger Moths from Johannesburg, South Africa, to the remote reaches of Botswana’s Okavango Swamps, more than 1,800 miles away. In the August 1988 issue of Aeroplane Monthly, Dave Hanson recounts the adventure
Who were the 'Dambusters'?
One hundred and thirty-three men flew into the history books on the night of May 16/17, 1943, for an audacious attack against the Great Dams of the Ruhr in Operation Chastise. These are the men who hit the heart of Germany’s industry in what was dubbed the “greatest raid” of the war…
Historic delta glider takes shape in Argentina
Major progress is being made on a rebuild of a famous German glider
Former RAF pilot's secret 1958 arms mission in battered B-17
In the April 1988 issue of Aeroplane Monthly, former RAF and Israeli Air Force pilot Gordon Levett recalled a secret 1958 attempt to fly arms from Israel to the West Indies in an ageing B-17
Military
UAE’s EDGE signs engine agreement with Brazilian developer
The UAE’s advanced military technology and defence group, EDGE, signed a strategic agreement with Turbomachine, one of Brazil’s foremost turbine engine developers, on August 11
Why Rogachevo Air Base is key to Russian military operations in the Arctic
Alexander Mladenov looks at the prospects of further development of Rogachevo Air Base on Novaya Zemlya archipelago – key to airspace control over the Western sector of the strategically important Northern Sea Route in the frigid High North of Russia
Commercial
Singapore MAX report released
Air safety authorities in Singapore have concluded their investigation into an incident at the country’s Changi Airport.
The Ultimate Commercial Aviation Quiz of 2022 (Part One)
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 first of a special four-part quiz designed to test your knowledge of the big stories that have shaped the sector.
Russian fleet migration continues
More than 200 aircraft have now been transferred from the Bermudan register as airlines in Russia continue their efforts to circumnavigate international sanctions.
New ATC facility to tower over Alaska
A major infrastructure partnership has been agreed at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Flight Simulation
Tivat Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Orbx has announced its next airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is Tucakov – LYTV Tivat Airport.
New York John F Kennedy out now
iniBuilds has announced New York John F Kennedy for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XII: New Zealand
In this review, we travel to New Zealand and discover what the latest World Update from Microsoft has to offer.