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Historic
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…
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
Military
Lives ‘put at risk’ as Russian fighter buzzes USAF MC-12W over Syria
Pentagon officials have said lives were ‘put at risk’ when a Sukhoi Su-35S Flanker-E fighter jet from the Russian Aerospace Forces came perilously close to a USAF intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft over Syria
USAF C-21As end 32-year CENTCOM mission
Having spent 32 years on continuous operations in the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, the Learjet C-21A has departed the area for its new home at Scott AFB in Illinois
How the F-35 has been adapted for life on US Navy supercarriers
An overview of the F-35C Carrier Variant in operation with the US Navy and US Marine Corps
Commercial
Silk Way West Airlines to add 777X
The Azerbaijani cargo carrier says acquisition of the brand-new widebody type will enable benefits including the further expansion of its international network.
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!
Flight Simulation
Navigraph releases Charts 8 for mobile devices
Navigraph has released a mobile/smartphone version of Charts 8 along with new highly detailed airport diagrams.
Christchurch for MSFS out now
NZA Simulations has released Christchurch Airport or Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Bf 108 Taifun for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
iniBuilds has announced the Messerschmitt Bf 108 Typhoon for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.