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Boeing

Norway receives final P-8A Poseidon

29th May 2022

Norway has taken delivery of its fifth and final Boeing P-8A Poseidon. The aircraft, 9586 (c/n 66114/9026. FMS BuNo 169586, ex N688DS) Munin was handed over to the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) and flown to Evenes Air Station, Norway, on May 27

Hürkuş

Libya orders Hurkus C

29th May 2022

A CONTRACT for the purchase of an unspecified number of Turkish TAI Hurkus C close air support and training aircraft has been signed by the Libyan Air Force (LAF), with the backing of the Libyan Government.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

Second Iwakuni-based F-35B squadron declares Full Operational Capability

27th May 2022

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 has reached Full Operational Capability and is ready to support its full complement of intended missions

Gatwick Airport

Norse Gatwick flights – launch info revealed

27th May 2022

The latest transatlantic challenger airline has confirmed when it will start flying from London.

Boeing CH-47 Chinook

US approves sale of 23 CH-47Fs to Egypt

27th May 2022

A possible Foreign Military Sale of 23 Boeing CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift tactical transport helicopters and related equipment to the Government of Egypt has been approved by the US State Department for an estimated cost of $2.6bn

Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB)

Investigators find cause of Navy Wings Sea Fury crash

27th May 2022

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has concluded its inquiry into a crash of a Hawker Sea Fury T Mk 20.

Air Defence

Romanian MiG-21 fleet gains one-year lease of life as operations resume

27th May 2022

After suspending all flight activities with its ageing MiG-21 LanceR B/C fleet on April 15 for safety reasons, the Romanian Air Force has resumed operations with the Cold War-era fighter for a one-year period, after which the type will be withdrawn from service

Gatwick Airport

New consultation on Gatwick expansion plans

27th May 2022

Bosses at London/Gatwick have confirmed there will be a further consulting period linked to the airport’s expansion proposals.

Gulf Air

Manchester adds Middle Eastern link

26th May 2022

The Northwest hub now offers routes from six Gulf airlines

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

Boeing begins new A-10C wing deliveries to USAF

26th May 2022

Boeing announced on May 25 that, in partnership with sub-contractor Korean Aerospace Industries and other key suppliers, it has delivered the first new wing set for the A-10C Thunderbolt II fleet to the US Air Force.

Aircraft Restoration

Dutch Fokker successfully completes flight debut

26th May 2022

Fokker D.XXI PH-XXI, an airworthy rebuild of the Dutch World War Two fighter, made a successful debut flight from Hoogeveen in the Netherlands on May 23.

AESA Radar

New RAF Typhoon radar still planned for introduction by 2030

26th May 2022

The next step of the planned European Common Radar System Mark 2 Active Electronically Scanned Array radar, intended to be fitted to Royal Air Force Typhoon multi-role fighters, will see the completion of a prototype system ahead of manufacturer testing

Africa

African-based airline revealed for more Boeing 777Fs

25th May 2022

An order for more of Boeing’s popular 777F widebody freighter was unveiled today (May 25). Find out more…

Italian Air Force

Italian MOD finalises Avanti EVO order

25th May 2022

Piaggio Aerospace announced while attending the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 24 that it has finalised an order for six Avanti EVOs with the Italian Ministry of Defence

Top Gun (TOPGUN)

All the new Top Gun: Maverick trailers

25th May 2022

After a nearly two-year wait, the highly anticipated Top Gun: Maverick film hits cinemas in the UK today. Key.Aero has collated all the trailers available in one place so you can make sure you're fully briefed before you watch the blockbuster on the big screen

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