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Historic
New monument features Sabre and MiG
Following a delay caused by the pandemic, the Planes of Fame Air Museum has finally opened its Korean War Memorial at Chino, California.
Battle of Britain artwork displayed
A new painting of the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne in Kent is now on display at London’s RAF Club
Pilot descendants attend Stow Maries Remembrance
The normally bustling museum, which boasts a large collection of Royal Flying Corps World War One buildings, fell silent in tribute to the fallen on Sunday
Aeroplane meets... Shuttleworth chief pilot Paul Stone
The Shuttleworth Collection’s chief pilot holds a unique place in historic aviation — and the current incumbent, an ex-Sea Harrier man and test pilot, brings a wealth of experience
Tragedy in Texas
The thoughts of all at FlyPast and Key Aero are with those affected by yesterday’s accident
Military
USAF operates RQ-170 stealth drone over Black Sea
Nine flights have been carried out over the Black Sea by USAF-operated Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel low observable (or stealth) unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a batch of secret US military documents posted online
F-22A Raptor pilots test USAF’s next-gen helmet at Eglin AFB
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor pilots from the 301st FS – a US Air Force Reserve Command unit that is associated with the active-duty 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall AFB, Florida – have kicked off developmental flight tests for the USAF’s new Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet at nearby Eglin AFB
Commercial
Airbus A321XLR: All you need to know
The long-legged, pond-crossing, single-aisle 757 heir apparent has made its first flight. Here’s the big questions answered.
Large regional airline in reservation agreement for Airlander 10 airship
With an aircraft reservation agreement for UK-based Hybrid Air Vehicles’ (HAV) Airlander 10, the pioneering type is set for initial operations across Spain in the years to come.
Exclusive Norse first-flight review: Oslo to JFK
Key Aero was just one of only two English-language media outlets onboard the inaugural flight from Oslo to New York/JFK!
Future fuels: Aircraft engine makers' efforts to adopt greener fuels
Sustainability needs to be more than just a buzz word. Tom Batchelor looks at how engine makers innovating with the use of clean fuels
Jetstar Asia A320 took off from unlit runway at night
A Jetstar Asia Airbus A320 performed a take-off in darkness from an unlit runway at Singapore/Changi Airport, a report by the country’s Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) has found.
Flight Simulation
Shannon Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
MK-Studios has announced Shannon Airport EINN Shannon Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Just Flight ceases development of 747 Classic and A300 for Prepar3D
Just Flight has revealed it has ceased the development of the 747 Classic and A300B4-200 for Prepar3D. New versions of both aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator are planned.
Marseille Provence Airport released
The latest destination from France VFR is LFML Marseille Provence Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.