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FlyPast Editorial Picks of 2021
In this look back on 2021, Key Aero asked the FlyPast editorial staff for their favourite features from this year's issues of FlyPast magazine
ESA astronaut: Militarisation of space a concern
The increased militarisation of space is a concern for future international co-operation in the domain, according to a serving European Space Agency astronaut
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 74
Welcome to the 74th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Why the final A380 flew to Dubai via UK airspace
Emirates received its 123rd Airbus A380 on December 16, bringing an end to the 16-year and 251-strong production run for the superjumbo. KeyAero explains why it took an unusual route to its new Dubai home base.
CAE installs synthetic training systems for TFST programme
Canadian training provider CAE has installed the first two Medallion MR e-Series visual display systems for the UK Royal Air Force’s Typhoon Future Synthetic Training programme
BAE Systems to upgrade F-35 EW capabilities
BAE Systems has received a $493m contract modification from Lockheed Martin to upgrade the AN/ASQ-239 electronic warfare (EW) system for the F-35 Lightning II
Air France-KLM CEO on the A220 and fleet renewal
Now boasting a contingent of 12 Airbus A350-900s, Air France is further intensifying its fleet renewal with the A220. But there are many more changes in the pipeline, as Andreas Spaeth reports from Paris
Meet the BBMF's new boss!
Key.Aero bring you the first five in a series of exclusive videos with the new Officer Commanding of the BBMF, Mark 'Suggs' Sugden...
Airbus and Boeing navigate narrowbody deliveries
In our monthly check-in with the Cirium team, we learn more about the importance of the single-aisle market for the two leading OEMs
Pan Am's iconic livery makes surprise return
It is 30 years since Pan American World Airways ceased operations, but the carrier’s iconic livery has made an unexpected return, as Martin Needham discovers
Quiz: Airliner recognition
Can you identify these airliners and transport aircraft from their photo? Let us know what score you get!
Another three F-35As arrive in Norway
A further three Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighters have arrived in Norway, increasing the Royal Norwegian Air Force fleet to a total of 34 aircraft
AIR FETE ’90
With the Cold War in its death throes, the 1990 edition of RAF Mildenhall’s annual spectacular proved to be one of the very best
Asobo’s Junkers Ju 52
As the availability of new scenery and aircraft add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator via its Marketplace continues to accelerate, we take the opportunity to review an Asobo release of a historic classic of the 1930s, the Junkers Ju 52.
FlyPast Podcast Episode 49
For this episode, the FlyPast team provide some alternative Christmas viewing ideas. Alternative, being the word…
Qantas – when the future looked supersonic
A fascinating snapshot in time from ‘The Aeroplane and Commercial Aviation News, June 25, 1964’ issue when supersonic travel was on the horizon. This article details how Qantas, like many airlines at the time, was planning to add supersonic airliners to its fleet
Skytrooper moves under its own power
Vintage Wings Inc’s Douglas C-53 Skytrooper 41-20095 successfully completed its first post-restoration taxi runs on December 12 in Franklin, Pennsylvania.
A double dose of Dutch
The historical ties that bind the Netherlands with the Dutch Caribbean and Guianas forged prolific, but sometimes turbulent, aviation links. Keith Otto explores the history of ALM Antillean Airlines and Surinam Airways (SLM) and their connection to Dutch flag carrier KLM
RAF Typhoon marks first air-to-air kill over Syria
A Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon has shot down an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) while operating over Syria, marking the first operational air-to-air engagement conducted by the type in UK service
Singapore Airlines sets sights on A350 freighter
Singapore Airlines inked a letter of intent (LOI) with Airbus for seven examples of the newly launched A350F freighter, plus options for five more.
Iceland’s PLAY goes transatlantic
Reykjavík-based low-cost airline PLAY has unveiled its plans to launch transatlantic services next year.
iniBuilds’ Airbus A300-600
For flight simulation, the A300-600 has been missing, until now. Step up iniBuilds, with its A300-600R add-on for X-Plane 11. Can an A320 pilot like myself fly the old girl? Will I be able to navigate the steam dials and can I cope with the yoke? Let’s find out.
Supermarine Seafire to fly with Navy Wings
Yeovilton-based charity Navy Wings has announced that Supermarine Seafire Mk XVII SX336 has officially joined its collection of airworthy historic aircraft.
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