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Historic
Key.Aero's Top 5 Historic Stories From 2020!
We're certain that everybody will be welcoming 2021 with open arms... but until then, here are 5 of Key.Aero's most popular features from the year of Lockdown!
Which Aviation Museums Are Open This Christmas Period?
You may not know which aviation museums are open during the festive season, what tier they're in, or what restrictions are in place. Not to worry - we're here to help!
FlyPast Podcast Episode 2
In the second episode, the team discuss the legendary Chuck Yeager, their earliest historic aviation memories... and how this podcast nearly got a slightly unfortunate name...
BBMF Lancaster PA474 City of Lincoln
To mark 80 years of the first flight of the prototype Avro Lancaster on January 9, 1941, Tom Allett examines the history of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s example, PA474
Military
An insight to the Lightning carrier concept aboard the USS Tripoli
As the USMC conducts tests for the Lightning Carrier concept aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA-7), Combat Aircraft Journal gains insight from the leaders involved
Irish Air Corps to potentially become Irish Air Force
It is understood that the Irish Air Corps will likely transition into an independent air component – potentially titled the Irish Air Force – in the near future
Brazil’s 1st GDA: maintaining the F-5EM and preparing for the Gripen
Combat Aircraft Journal reports on Brazil’s 1st Air defense group, its fleet of F-5EMs and its preparation for the F-39E Gripen
Commercial
Lagardere reopens ‘test case’ stores in Australia and New Zealand
After closing all bar one store in the Pacific due to the COVID-19...
New UVC light kits for security checkpoints
New light kits that are said to be capable of destroying up to...
Stobart readies Southend for post-COVID era
London Southend Airport (SEN) owner, the Stobart Group, has announced...
Flight Simulation
PMDG 737NGXu 600/700 Expansion Pack Out Now
PMDG has released the 737NGXu 600/700 Expansion Package for Lockheed Martin Prepar3D v4.4+.
Orbx Arrives in the Sushine State
Orbx has announced TrueEarth US Florida for X-Plane 11 is released.
Key West for X-Plane
The latest US airport to be released by Orbx is KEYW Key West International Airport for X-Plane 11.
