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Belgium receives second Airbus A400M
The Belgian Air Component has taken delivery of the second of seven Airbus A400M transport aircraft it has on order
Quiz: How well do you know your defunct airlines: UK edition
The list of defunct airlines is very long, but how well do you know extinct United Kingdom-based examples? This is a quiz dedicated to carriers that failed to stand the test of time
BAE Systems set to launch EPAWSS production
BAE Systems has received a US$58m contract from Boeing to launch low-rate initial production of the F-15 Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) for the USAF
Wizz Air UK reveals four-aircraft flypast plans in Wales
To mark its arrival in the country, the low-cost carrier is planning to make a big entrance
Piper Arrow III Ready for Take-Off
Chilean developer Carenado has released the PA28R Arrow III for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Fokker F28 Preview
Just Flight has released new preview images of the upcoming Fokker F28 Fellowship.
Former Blue Angels F/A-18C prepared for permanent display
The US Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center Southwest is preparing a Boeing F/A-18C Hornet – formerly operated by the service’s Blue Angels demonstration team – for permanent display at NAS North Island in California
West Atlantic ATP swerved off runway after bungled crosswind landing
In strong gusty winds, the crew failed to apply the correct flying technique resulting in a runway excursion
Spitfire Touches Down in Microsoft Flight Simulator
FlyingIron Simulations has announced the Spitfire L.F Mk IXc is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Peter O. Knight Airport for MSFS Out Now
Airport developer, Verticalsim has released KTPF – Peter O. Knight for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
A behind-the-scenes look at NATO's Texas-based jet training programme
We explore the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) program, which is based with the 82nd Training Wing at Sheppard AFB, Texas, and has been teaching student fighter pilots and their instructors since 1981
The evolution of Russia's famous Hip heavy-duty helicopter family
We provide an in-depth look at Russia's Mil Mi-8 'Hip' tactical transport helicopter, which is the flying equivalent of the Kalashnikov assault rifle: affordable, functional, robust, widespread and deadly
Viper's Bite: The Evolution of the F-16
With more than 4,600 aircraft produced, the F-16 is a design masterpiece and a stunning export success. While today's variants may be a world away from the original in terms of capability, the Falcon is still fighting and could win more orders in the future, as Key.Aero explores
China offers new clues about mysterious H-20 stealth bomber
China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has teased the world with a fleeting glimpse of its new H-20 stealth bomber. The bomber’s debut, in a lavish official recruiting video, both confirms expectations and raises questions
The 85th anniversary of the Spitfire
Click here for our huge celebratory interactive, featuring video chats with Peter Arnold, Tony Hoskins and Mark Discombe, the Commanding Officer of the BBMF – plus lots more exclusive content
FlyPast Podcast Episode 11
This week, Aeroplane Editor Ben Dunnell and FlyPast's Deputy Editor Jamie Ewan join the podcast to discuss the Spitfire on its 85th anniversary...
Lufthansa Group reveals future fleet strategy
As it reports a near €7 billion loss for 2020, the airline group shares its plan for simplifying and modernising its roster
History’s most bizarre experimental aircraft, pt2
Whoever thought that the United States Air Force would consider designs that look like something straight out of Inspector Gadget? Read on…
Stapleford Airfield Incoming
Orbx has announced EGSG Stapleford Airfield for Microsoft Flight Simulator is due for imminent release.
Qantas launches ‘mystery flights’ to combat ‘border blues’
As the country’s vaccine rollout continues at pace, the airline is offering a trio of exclusive travel experiences in the meantime
Sabreliner Ready for Take-Off
Aeroplane Heaven has announced the North American Rockwell Sabreliner for Prepar3D v4 and v5 is now available.
Boeing’s Loyal Wingman takes flight, as Australia commits to more aircraft
In partnership with the RAAF, Boeing Australia successfully completed the first flight of its Airpower Teaming System UAV on February 27, just days before the nation’s government announced it will co-develop three more aircraft
Secret Comet missions
They might have been viewed as an expensive luxury by the Treasury, but the de Havilland Comets that formed the backbone of RAF signals intelligence collection efforts from 1958-74 were an essential tool...
THE ‘BUCCANEER’S’ NUCLEAR BITE
One of the type's leading exponents details the Buccaneer's use in the nuclear strike role - a probable 'one-way' mission...
The teenager behind UA328 pictures tells his story
Last month, photos taken by 17-year-old plane spotter Hayden Smith of a United Airlines Boeing 777 went global. Key.Aero spoke with him about his newfound fame, what he saw and how he captured the perfect pictures.
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