key.Aero http://www.key.aero The Homepage of Aviation en-gb Copyright 2009 Key Publishing Limited Sat, 11 Sep 2010 03:11:03 GMT 240 http://www.key.aero/images/logos/home.jpg key.Aero http://www.key.aero Last F-15s leave Langley http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2489 The last two F-15C Eagles at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia have left. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 18:03:30 GMT 493rd takes over Baltic policing duty http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2482 The 493rd Fighter Squadron has assumed command of the NATO Baltic air policing mission. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:20:36 GMT European Air Transport Command formed at Eindhoven http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2481 The European Air Transport Command has formally stood up at Eindhoven Air Base. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:08:50 GMT F-35B reliability worries http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2479 The reliability of Lockheed Martin's F-35B is causing concern. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:42:44 GMT Russian helicopter sales http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2478 Two helicopter contracts have been won by Russian companies recently. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:17:58 GMT Air China switches its Dreamliners http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2475 Air China has converted its order of Boeing 787-8s into the 787-9. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:06:22 GMT Operation 'Iraqi Freedom' becomes Operation 'New Dawn' http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2472 The US Air Force has ceased combat operations in Iraq. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:20:37 GMT Iceland could become 'Top Gun' training base http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2466 A private company proposes establishing a military 'aggressor' type training facility in Iceland. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:25:54 GMT RAF A330 unveiled http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2463 The first A330 for the Royal Air Force has been rolled out. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:36:44 GMT First F-16 destroyed in QF-16 tests http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2460 An ex-USAF F-16A has been intentionally blown apart. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:51:10 GMT UPDATED: Greek F-16s collide http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2459 Two Hellenic Air Force F-16 fighters collided in mid-air yesterday. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:28:05 GMT Goshawk's million hours http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2456 The US Navy is celebrating one million hours flying the T-45 Goshawk. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:38:50 GMT Swiss delay fighter decision http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2455 The Swiss Federal Council has delayed a decision on a Tiger replacement until 2015. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:00:45 GMT UK MoD acknowledges Shadow http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2454 The UK Ministry of Defence has finally acknowledged that the Royal Air Force is using the Shadow R1. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:19:49 GMT Chile wants KC-390 http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2453 Six aircraft are to be procured for the <i>Fuerza Aérea de Chile</i> (Chilean Air Force). Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:39:58 GMT Picture: Hawkeye's Greyhawk scheme http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2449 An E-2C has been painted in dramatic markings. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:04:38 GMT Oman orders extra C-130Js http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2448 The Sultanate of Oman has ordered two additional C-130J Hercules. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:13:44 GMT First operational Eurofighter lost http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2445 A Eurofighter EF2000T crashed at Morón Air Base near Seville yesterday morning, killing a Saudi pilot. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:11:08 GMT More Ocean Sentrys for USCG http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2442 The US Coast Guard has ordered three more HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:26:41 GMT Traders for Brazil? http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2441 The Brazilian Navy is believed to have bought six ex-US Navy Grumman C-1A Traders. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:12:22 GMT Upgraded Desert Hawks for British troops http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2440 British troops in Afghanistan have been provided with an updated Desert Hawk UAV. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:53:47 GMT Israel wants 20 F-35s http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2437 The Israeli government has given approval for 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to be purchased. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:48:55 GMT 480th for 52nd http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2436 The USAF's 52nd Fighter Wing has received its new combined F-16C squadron. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:35:01 GMT Cormorants pass 40,000 hours http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2432 Canadian CH-149s have passed the benchmark of 40,000 hours. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:36:31 GMT Exercise 'Global Gem' kicks off http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2427 F-22A Raptors from Tyndall Air Force Base have arrived at Mountain Home AFB for the first Exercise 'Global Gem'. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:38:35 GMT P-8A Poseidon milestone reached http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2422 The US Navy's P-8A Poseidon programme reached 'Milestone C' on August 11. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:36:40 GMT India's airfield expansion plans http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2421 The Indian Air Force has plans to upgrade all its airfields. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:22:33 GMT Pakistan's Red Flag http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2420 The Pakistan Air Force has been participating in Red Flag 10-4. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:22:57 GMT Afghan Air Force grows http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2419 The fledgling Afghan National Army Air Force has received its sixth C-27. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:50:39 GMT Coningsby's tribute to 'The Few' http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2418 Three Typhoons from RAF Coningsby now bear the markings of Battle of Britain aircraft. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:01:08 GMT Pakistan Air Force's flood relief efforts http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2416 The Pakistan Air Force has released details of its flood relief operations across the country. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:02:34 GMT UPDATED: UH-60 lost in bizarre accident chain http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2415 The Alaskan Army National Guard lost a Black Hawk helicopter in the aftermath of the DHC-3T Otter crash. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:22:48 GMT Extra Tornados to Afghanistan as RAF fears for type's future http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2414 Two more Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 aircraft are to be sent to support Operation 'Herrick'. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:46:32 GMT US & Russia's 'Vigilant Eagle' http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2413 The US and Russia have participated in a ground-breaking joint exercise. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:17:10 GMT MiG out of Indian fighter contest? http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2408 Russia's MiG-35 may have failed to make the short-list in the Indian Air Force's MMRCA competition. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:01:44 GMT More Flankers for India http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2407 India is set to order 42 Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft from HAL. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:17:33 GMT Picture: US Navy's 'digital' Super Hornet http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2406 VFA-137 has an unusual 'CAG bird'. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:11:31 GMT Indonesia narrows its trainer choices http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2405 KAI is pushing its T-50 at Indonesia. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:02:41 GMT Black Hawks for Mexico http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2403 Three UH-60M aircraft are to be provided to the Mexican Navy. Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:46:36 GMT Various basing plans announced by the USAF http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?id=2400 The US Department of the Air Force has announced several basing proposal decisions. Mon, 9 Aug 2010 12:58:38 GMT