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Historic
IN PICTURES: Shuttleworth Collection Season Premiere
All eyes were on Old Warden as the Shuttleworth Collection opened its doors in fine style with its traditional Season Premiere. Key.Aero presents a selection of images depicting the wide range of aircraft that took part in the airshow
Pilot report: de Havilland DH.60 Cirrus Moth
With ownership of de Havilland DH.60 Cirrus Moth G-EBLV having officially transferred to the Shuttleworth Collection recently, it’s the perfect time for our resident pilot, Dave Unwin, to reflect on a flight in this most charismatic of biplanes
An in-depth look at the incredible ten-engine B-36 Peacemaker
Warren E Thompson profiles the B-36, the bomber that came to symbolise Strategic Air Command
Air-to-air cannon target practice in the English Electric Lightning
Ian Black explains why the Lightning was fitted with cannon and what it was like pressing the firing button
Sweden’s Spitfires in the Cold War
Of all aspects of the Spitfire’s service, its post-war use as a photo-reconnaissance platform by the Swedish Air Force is one of the least well-known — especially as regards clandestine overflights of the Soviet Union
Military
USAF performs largest mass C-17A launch in joint force exercise
Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina carried out the launch of 24 USAF-operated C-17A Globemaster IIIs on January 5 – the largest mass launch of the type from a single base – as part of a mission generation exercise that the air arm claims involved almost 60 aircraft
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 128
Welcome to the 128th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
More Typhoons in testing ahead of delivery to Kuwait
Two more Eurofighter Typhoons that are destined to join the ranks of the Kuwait Air Force were recently seen carrying out pre-delivery flight testing from Leonardo’s production and test facility at Turin-Caselle Airport in northern Italy
Commercial
Airbus delivers the highest-density A330 ever built
Airbus has handed over the first A330-900 to be configured with a 459-seat, all-economy class cabin
The intricate process of loading the Airbus Beluga XL
There is no mistaking the Beluga. Mark Broadbent profiles this distinctive airlifter and learns about the intricate process of loading wings onto Airbus’ unique in-house transport jet
Space accelerator: The Leo Programme
The UK Space Agency’s Leo programme aims to get space entrepreneurs up and running. Tom Batchelor takes a closer look
UK and Sweden dispute NTSB findings on fatal Saab 2000 overrun
Conclusions of a report by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) into a fatal 2019 overrun involving a PenAir Saab 2000 have been disputed by Swedish and UK investigators.
Planes and Trains: Proven partners or rising rivals?
In parts of Europe and Asia, high-speed rail is becoming a viable alternative to flying on many key short-haul routes. What does this mean for aviation and how is the industry adapting to this shift? Lee Cross investigates
Flight Simulation
P-51 Mustang Ready for Take-Off
Aeroplane Heaven has announced the P-51 Mustang for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Heide-Büsum Airfield for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Aerosoft has announced Airfield Heide-Büsum for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Cessna 337 Skymaster Ready for Take-Off
Carenado has released the C337 Skymaster for Microsoft Flight Simulator.