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Historic

Danish Army Piper prepared for flight

The Aeronautical Activity Center Avedoere just south of Copenhagen has finished a superb, nine-year restoration

Bearcat in need of a new home

Courtesy Aircraft has announced that Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat 121776 is for sale

Fundraiser to move Shackleton to Elvington

A fundraising drive to move Avro Shackleton WR963 to Yorkshire Air Museum is making good progress – but still needs support

Duxford to stage Spies in the Skies exhibition

IWM Duxford will shine a spotlight on the vital role of aerial reconnaissance during Second World War

Historic Aviation Quiz: Concorde

With Key.Aero celebrating Concorde, we dedicate this week’s quiz to what is perhaps one of, if not the, most iconic aeroplanes to ever grace the skies...

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Military

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Croatia’s Cold War-era MiG-21 fighter fleet enters twilight months of service

As originally planned, the Croatian Air Force is set to begin retiring its aging fleet of Cold War-era MiG-21 Fishbed fighters in the coming months, with the type being replaced by a fleet of second-hand Dassault Rafale B/Cs

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Aviation News February 2024

The full issue in page-turning format

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AirForces Monthly February 2024

The full issue in page-turning format

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Commercial

CONFIRMED: Ural Airlines to attempt A320 take-off from field

Ural Airlines has confirmed that it will attempt to fly its Airbus A320 out of the field it became stranded in following an emergency off-airport landing on September 12.

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Ukraine's SkyUp Airlines eyes US and Canadian operations

Approval has been granted for SkyUp Airlines to operate services in the United States and Canada.

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Concorde’s record-breaking Australian flights

In a special Key Publishing magazine on Concorde, aircraft charterer Norman Gilham recalls his experience on one such flight from London to Sydney and back during which a number of world records were achieved 

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Why a Boeing 757 landed on the wrong runway

Authorities in the United States have concluded their investigation into an incident involving a FedEx Boeing 757 at Tulsa Airport in Oklahoma.

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Concorde – the story behind starting airline operations

Concorde's path to its service entry was not an easy one. In 1976, it reached its conclusion. In the February 2016 issue of Aeroplane, Bruce Hales-Dutton talked to the last surviving flight crew member from British Airways’ inaugural flight

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Flight Simulation

FSReborn Unveils the FSR500 

Aircraft developer FSReborn has released the FSR500 turboprop for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Orbx releases Idaho's Not So Deadly 3 for MSFS

From the developer that introduced the Deadly 3 scenery, Milo Taylor has now released the ‘Not So Deadly 3’, a set of Backcountry airstrips in Idaho.

Philippines tropical adventure for MSFS relased

Cli4D Designs has announced Philippines Tropical Adventure Vol.1 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.

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Upcoming Events

RAF Cosford Air Show

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The airshow website says: "This year’s theme is ‘Take Flight.’ Kickstart your interest in a career in the RAF, and develop an understanding of what the Service does for the defence of the United Kingdom. Get close to the cutting edge of technology with RAF aircraft & unique attractions across the showground, and immerse yourself in a thrilling, action-packed flying display programme. The RAF Cosford Air Show is the only remaining RAF-organised Air Show. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the RAF as well as an exciting summer day out for the whole family."

Wings Over Whiteman 2024 Air and Space Show

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Whiteman AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

Danish Air Show

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Aalborg, Denmark

The air show website says: "The audience will experience a packed programme, where Danish transport aircraft, helicopters and fighters will perform a tactical demonstration and both Danish and foreign military aircraft will be on show on the ground and in the air."

MCAS Miramar AirShow

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San Diego, United States

The event website states it will provide "static displays, and daytime shows that feature military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic teams, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds."

Meeting Aérien ‘Le Temps des Hélices’

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La Ferté-Alais, France

The event website states: "Every morning, the public can get closer to the planes via the static exhibition and interact with the pilots and mechanics...The afternoon is specially dedicated to flight presentations with a show lasting more than 5 hours including around a hundred aircraft flying in the skies of Essonne. The show unfolds through thematic scenes the history of aeronautics, from the time of the pioneers to the latest generation of civil and military aircraft."

ILA Berlin

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Schönefeld, Germany

The event website states: "ILA Berlin features the entire value chain and every tier of the aerospace industry, from Aviation, Space and Defence & Support, to Advanced Air Mobility and the Supplier sector."