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Historic
Unique Waco flies again in New Zealand
Sole surviving UOC Custom makes maiden post-restoration flight from airfield where it was first based 85 years ago
Biggin Hill hosts USAF Aircraft and Vehicles tour
The Kent-based attraction has announced the latest in its series of themed hangar tours
Salvage plan announced for sunken warbirds
Devastators and Wildcats from scuttled USS Lexington to be raised from seabed
Southend Vulcan events calendar confirmed
The Vulcan Restoration Trust has revealed its full events programme for the year ahead
Nord Pingouin flies for first time in 62 years
French-built Bf 108 emerges in spectacular colour scheme
Military
A-10 pilot interview: 81st TFW – Bentwaters and Woodbridge operations
Key Aero’s Dino Carrara interviewed Colonel Steve Ladd (ret.) about his time flying the A-10A Thunderbolt II (‘Warthog’) with the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing, which was housed at the twin bases of RAF Bentwaters and Woodbridge
Hawgsmoke: The competition to find the best A-10 pilots
An overview of the biennial Hawgsmoke gunnery competition.
USAF F-22s deploy to Middle East amid rising Russian tensions
US Central Command announced on June 14 that several F-22A Raptor fifth-generation air superiority fighters from the USAF’s 94th Fighter Squadron ‘Hat in the Ring’ have deployed to an undisclosed location in the Middle East amid rising tensions between the US and Russia in Syria and Ukraine
Commercial
Air India to increase fleet by more than 25%
This fleet expansion will involve both single- and twin-aisle jets from different manufacturers. Find out more on Key.Aero…
Two killed as TAP Airbus A320 collides with motorbike
Aviation authorities in Guinea have launched an investigation into the freak accident at Conakry.
Digital twinning - how can it help aerospace?
What does the digital twin have to offer aerospace manufacturers and their customers? Mark Broadbent finds out
Embraer exclusive: Fit for growth
Jorge Penalba reflects on Francisco Gomes Neto’s turbulent first years with Embraer, and how the CEO and his team intend to steer the company into calmer waters
Maeve Aerospace: Leading the charge
Dutch developer Maeve Aerospace is working on a zero-emissions electric passenger aircraft. Mark Broadbent heard more from its CEO, Jan Willem Heinen
Flight Simulation
Honeycomb Charlie Rudder Pedals now available on pre-order
Honeycomb Aeronautical has announced the launch of pre-orders for the Charlie Rudder Pedals, the latest addition to its line of high-performance flight simulation equipment.
Hogsback Ranch for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Hogsback Ranch is a private airstrip in the North California backcountry with breathtaking views and the perfect location for virtual bush trip adventures.
Helipads LA Police for MSFS now available
Orbx has introduced a new Police Activities Expansion Pack that offers a unique and realistic look into the daily operations of Police forces in the LA metropolitan area.