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APROC 2022: Inside Spain’s annual joint rescue exercise
Having the power to recover personnel from combat situations is an essential element of any military operation. AirForces Monthly reports on the annual joint exercise in Spain
RAF Chinooks return from deployment to Estonia
Two RAF-operated Boeing Chinook HC5/HC6 heavy-lift tactical transport helicopters from No 27 Squadron at RAF Odiham, Hampshire, have returned home following a deployment to Ämari Air Base in Estonia
Ultra rare dual-liveried 777F in Singapore debut
A Singapore carrier will operate brand-new widebody freighters to the United States with a cool new livery! Find out more on Key.Aero…
We explore Aerosoft’s Mega Airport Brussels
Aerosoft’s Mega Airport Brussels has often been described as the best third-party airport yet produced for Microsoft Flight Simulator. We take a closer look at one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs and see how it measures up.
Southend Vulcan open to visitors on Sunday 21st
The Vulcan Restoration Trust will open its gates to visitors this Sunday.
Colorado National Guard first to receive new UH-72B Lakota
The Colorado Army National Guard announced on August 15 that it has received the first two UH-72B Lakotas purchased by the US Department of Defense exclusively for the US Army National Guard
US Army completes final Saturn Arch mission
US Army Project Director Sensors-Aerial Intelligence successfully completed the final mission for the Saturn Arch Quick Reaction Capability aircraft in support of US Army Central Command on July 31
Inflight entertainment - what's new?
Tom Batchelor looks at the increasingly sophisticated inflight entertainment that passengers have come to expect
Why does Emirates operate so many A380s?
Emirates is the largest operator of the Airbus A380 employing it on its shortest and longest routes. In the June 2017 issue of Aviation News, Martyn Cartledge examined the widebody’s role with the Middle Eastern carrier.
Is the C-17 one of history's most capable airlifters?
Tom Kaminski examines the Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, which has proved to be a very capable airlifter
HISTORIC QUIZ - BRITISH TEST PILOTS EDITION
Test your knowledge in our historic aviation quiz - British Test Pilots edition
The Uruguayan volunteers restoring a Vickers Viscount
Nicknamed ‘the Witch’, a Vickers Viscount that once belonged to a now-defunct Uruguayan airline has been the subject of a taxing volunteer restoration
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-senior commander says RAF ‘requires reset’ to meet Russian threat
In a wide-ranging interview with Key.Aero’s Dino Carrara, Air Marshal Greg Bagwell (ret’d) offers his thoughts on the air war in Ukraine and the future of the RAF in light of the heightened security situation in Europe
First brand-new F-35A delivered to 461st FLTS
The USAF's 412th Test Wing announced on August 15 that the first of six brand-new F-35A Lightning IIs has been delivered to Edwards Air Force Base, California
Emirates bolsters Australian network
Another city ‘Down Under’ is set for the resumption of Airbus A380 services. Read more on Key.Aero to find out which one…
Latvia delivers Mi-2s and Mi-17s to Ukraine
Latvia’s Ministry of Defence announced on August 15 that it had donated four helicopters to Ukraine
Sydney-based training centre cleared for take-off
A new purpose-built facility will enable the Qantas Group to train up to 4,500 crew annually on current and future aircraft types.
Avro RJ Professional for Microsoft Flight Simulator in development
Following the release of the 146 Professional earlier in the year, the Just Flight development team has announced it is working on its successor, the Avro RJ series for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
US Navy loses T-45C Goshawk in Texas crash
A US Navy T-45C Goshawk jet trainer aircraft crashed on August 16 near Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville, Texas
Convair B-36 Peacemaker: The World’s Biggest Bomber
In the March 2014 issue of Aviation News, Doug Gordon told the story of the world’s largest bomber, Convair’s B-36 Peacemaker, Strategic Air Command’s first intercontinental nuclear delivery platform
Boeing 767 vs Boeing 777: an in-depth comparison
The 767 and 777 heralded a new age in transatlantic travel, with Boeing adopting new approaches to their design and manufacture. We compare the two twin-engine types to find out how they match up.
FS Academy – Jetliner review
The product under review here is designed for those who are competent with the rudiments of flying but who would like to progress to something a bit more challenging, which in this case is an Airbus A320.
Argentina receives first modernised EMB-312 Tucano
The Argentine Air Force marked a major milestone on August 5, when it accepted its first modernised Embraer EMB-312 Tucano during a ceremony at the Aeroparque Military Air Station in Buenos Aires
American Airlines goes supersonic in 60-jet megadeal
US major could acquire up to 60 supersonic airliners under new purchase agreement. Read here on Key.Aero to find out more...
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