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Historic
Why is Europe's sole civilian Mirage III being grounded?
It was announced on March 27 that the Musee de lAviation Militaire-Clin d Ailes in Switzerland is to retire twin-seat Dassault Mirage IIIDS…
Historic Aviation Quiz – The Short Stirling edition
With the re-emergence of the ‘Mickle Fell Stirling’ wreck recently at the Royal Air Force Museum Hendon, we dedicate this week’s Historic Aviation Quiz to a type often considered Bomber Command’s forgotten bomber - the Short Stirling...
What's it like to fly de Havilland's legendary Mosquito?
Last year, seasoned military pilot and FlyPast correspondent Luke Bimm had the opportunity to fly in the Military Aviation Museum’s immaculate de Havilland Mosquito. It proved an experience almost worth selling his soul for…
‘Rex’ restoration on the cards in Florida
Florida-based American Aero Services is to begin restoring former Imperial Japanese Navy Kawanishi N1K1 Kyōfū 565 to static display condition
Military
Russia's intense air and missile defence operation in Ukraine War
Alexander Mladenov examines Russia’s air and missile defence operations in its protracted and hotly contested war with Ukraine
The next Exercise Point Blank…dates for the diary
Key.Aero can reveal the next dates for Exercise Point Blank, which in the past has often involved European air forces deploying to RAF Lakenheath.
Commercial
Airborne law enforcement in Washoe County
AIR International visited Nevada's Washoe County to hear about the crucial role the Airborne Law Enforcement Unit plays in the work of the Sheriff’s Office
Business aviation: an unlikely eco champion
Business aviation is, in many areas, blazing the sustainability trail, contrary to popular perception. Paul E Eden finds out more
British Airways reveals BRAND-NEW destination in United States
Plans for a new transatlantic route have been unveiled. Due to launch from next Summer, it will become the flag carrier’s 27th US destination served directly from London. Find out where now…
JetBlue confirm NEW European destination
The US-based carrier plans to expand its transatlantic network with a highly anticipated destination next summer. Find out which city now by reading on Key.Aero…
Flight Simulation
Antonov An-2 ready for take-off
The Microsoft Flight Simulator development team has announced the next aircraft in the Famous Flyer series, the Ukrainian-built An-2 is out now.
Sim Update 12 for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Asobo Studio has announced Sim Update 12 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available, adding a host of fixes and new features.
PC Pilot Sample Issue
This special issue gives a taste of what you can expect in each edition. As you will discover, PC Pilot caters for both military and civil flight simmers. The articles in this sample encompass the breadth and depth of subjects that are typically covered in every issue.
