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Boeing WC-135 Constant Phoenix

USAF retires ‘Nuke Sniffer’ aircraft after 60 years of ops

21st September 2022

Following 60 years of operational service, the USAF retired Offutt AFB-based Boeing WC-135W Constant Phoenix, serial 61-2667, on September 7

Chile

Chilean KC-130R fitted with new NP2000 props

21st September 2022

In an effort to improve the efficiency of its Hercules fleet, the Chilean Air Force has begun retrofitting the aircraft with new Collins Aerospace eight-blade NP2000 composite propellers

Antalya

SunExpress heads for Newcastle

21st September 2022

The Turkish leisure carrier has revealed plans for a new seasonal route to the North East.

Northrop Grumman

USAF, Northrop Grumman reveal schedule for planned B-21 rollout

21st September 2022

The USAF and Northrop Grumman revealed on September 20 that the B-21 Raider – the air arm’s next-generation stealth bomber – will be formally unveiled to the public for the first time in early December, ahead of the type’s planned first flight in 2023.

Ahmedabad

Akasa Air plans Indian capital debut

21st September 2022

As the fledgling carrier continues to grow, new additions to its routemap are scheduled from next month. Find out all on Key.Aero…

Attrition Report

Lightning strikes Belgian F-16BM during training sortie

20th September 2022

A Lockheed Martin F-16BM Block 20 (MLU) Fighting Falcon was forced to make a precautionary landing at Ostend-Bruges International Airport after being struck by lightning on September 14

Airbus

American Airlines unveils suite new offering

20th September 2022

The US major has shared previews of new-look cabins for its long-haul fleets.

Air Canada

Air Canada and SAS are feeling the love with Heart Aerospace

20th September 2022

New Swedish electric-hybrid aircraft programme gathers pace with further airline support. Find out more on Key.Aero.

AerCap

Airbus A350 arrives with Azul

20th September 2022

The widebody touched down into Brazil recently and forms part of the airline’s wider fleet modernisation. Read more on Key.Aero…

Australia

Northrop Grumman unveils first MQ-4C Triton for Australia

20th September 2022

Northrop Grumman revealed Australia’s maiden MQ-4C Triton autonomous aircraft, serial number A57-001, during a ceremony at its high-altitude, long-endurance aircraft production site in Palmdale, California, on September 14

Cessna U206G Stationair 6 II

Cessna Stationair DGS series released

20th September 2022

Thranda Design has announced the next aircraft in the Dynamic Generation Series, the Cessna U206G Stationair, is now available for X-Plane.

Exercise Cobra Warrior

IN PICTURES: German Tornados make rare low-level appearance in UK

20th September 2022

The six German Air Force Tornado ECRs currently deployed to the UK for Exercise Cobra Warrior are also undertaking their own training sorties outside of the aforementioned event.

Avro Vulcan

Why did Vulcan XM655 run off the runway at Wellesbourne?

20th September 2022

Following its runway excursion on Friday, the XM655 Maintenance and Preservation Society provided an update…

Boeing

Iowa ARNG Chinook delivers historic fighter to Sioux City

20th September 2022

A Boeing CH-47F Chinook assigned to the Iowa ARNG’s Company B, 171st Aviation Regiment recently delivered a historic Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star fighter from its static display at the Iowa state headquarters in Des Moines to the ANG paint facility in Sioux City, where it will be repainted