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Historic
USAF Heritage Flight welcomes new type!
It was announced on March 7 that the USAF Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation had officially welcomed the new type to the programme’s aircraft roster…
Where can you see Concorde today?
Of the 20 Aérospatiale/BAC Concordes built, 18 airframes survive around the world today – as FlyPast’s Jamie Ewan details…
EXCLUSIVE: Cotton Electra takes to the skies!
Said to be one of the world’s most historic photo-reconnaissance aircraft still in existence, Lockheed 12A Electra Junior G-AFTL has returned to the skies following restoration by Sywell-based Air Leasing…
Newark Air Museum to mark Golden Jubilee
The Nottinghamshire attraction will have been open to the public for 50 years in April, and will celebrate this golden jubilee with a two-day special event on the weekend of April 15 to 16
Concorde Farewell - a personal story
Richard Clarke looks at Concorde’s final days in service with British Airways, and recalls the retirement of two of the airframes to their new homes…
Military
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.
ANALYSIS: Why is the F-22A Raptor already facing retirement?
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor leads the way as a fifth-generation air superiority fighter, but its days appear to be numbered – Jon Lake examines why
Commercial
A jumbo farewell: Flying on Lufthansa’s 747-400s
As Wilbur Sargunaraj makes an important trip home, he uses the opportunity to take one last flight on his beloved Boeing 747-400.
What makes the 747-8 the ultimate Jumbo?
The age of the Jumbo jet began more than 50 years ago when Boeing launched the 747. As the final aircraft nears delivery, Bruce Hales-Dutton details the latest, and now last-ever, variant.
Cathay Pacific: Where the Boeing 747 is still flying high
As Boeing prepares to deliver its last 747 airliner, we caught up with Mark Hoey, general manager for operations at Cathay Pacific and former 747 chief pilot, to reflect on the iconic jet...
QUIZ: The Ultimate Boeing 747 Quiz!
As we continue to celebrate 747 Week here on Key.Aero, we've a very special edition of our commercial aviation quiz. This is your chance to put your knowledge of the Queen of the Skies to the test. Good luck!
Joe Sutter: the man who designed the Boeing 747
A tribute to Joseph ‘Joe’ Sutter, the ‘father’ of the 747 from a 2021 special publication on the Jumbo.
Flight Simulation
Chios for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
iniBuilds has announced Chios Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Rockhampton Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Developed by Rob Byrne, the package is a detailed rendition of YBRK Rockhampton Airport in Central Queensland based on photos taken on-site with crisp 15cm aerial imagery and custom ground polygons.
MSFS Baron upgraded to Steam
Black Square's Analog Baron upgrades the default G58 Baron for Microsoft Flight Simulator with a new interior, panel and systems, including winglets.
