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Greece officially orders Rafales, associated support services and munitions
Greece’s acquisition of 18 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters from France marked a major milestone on January 25 after the nation’s government signed three contracts covering the aircraft order, associated support services and munitions
The smallest jet ever?
It was five metres long, made of wood and only took a month to build. Key.Aero celebrates the tiny but mighty Pa 49 Katy
Clipper Takes Flight in Prepar3D
Software publishers, PILOT'S have released the Boeing B314 Clipper for Prepar3D version 4 and 5.
VIDEO: Alaska Airlines accepts maiden 737 MAX
Watch our video of the Seattle-based carrier taking delivery of the newly recertified next-generation Boeing narrowbody
Unnamed Asian nation to receive Heron Mk.II drones
Israel Aerospace Industries announced on January 25 that it has signed two deals to supply its Heron Mk.II medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aircraft system to an undisclosed country in central Asia
A Coruña Airport now Available from Aerosoft
TDM Scenery Design has announced Airport A Coruña for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on Aerosoft’s online shop.
Northrop Grumman awarded US$3.6bn BACN support contract
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a US$3.6bn contract by the US Air Force to continue to provide operational, sustainment and support services for the air arm’s Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) platforms
Spirit AeroSystems selected to build UK’s first LANCA prototype
Northern Ireland-based Spirit AeroSystems has been awarded a £30m contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to design and manufacture a prototype for the Royal Air Force’s Lightweight Affordable Novel Combat Aircraft (LANCA) programme
Boeing 777X first flight one year on – what’s the latest?
A year ago today, the latest version of the world’s most successful widebody airliner took to the skies for the first time. Key.Aero reviews the happenings since the event and assesses the programme’s current status
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 27
Welcome to the 27th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here!
The female pilot who refused to be beaten
She planned to be in the air for a month and even celebrated her 25th birthday in the sky. This is the story of Evelyn ‘Bobbi’ Trout…
Paris for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Orbx has released Landmarks Paris City Pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Fairey Barracuda VS. Curtiss Helldiver
This week we’re comparing the Fairey Barracuda to the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver...
Convair 990 at 60: Why the world’s fastest subsonic airliner failed
On the anniversary of its first flight, Key.Aero sits down with Shea Oakley, a commercial aviation historian to find out why the jet with big ambitions never lived up to its promised specifications
One man’s untold World War II story
Walter Henry Layne volunteered for duty as Aircrew with the RAF the moment Neville Chamberlain announced a state of war on September 3, 1949. His son David tells his incredible story in this first instalment of a three-part story for MyPast…
Quiz: How well do you know your airlines - winglet edition
This week's Commercial Aviation quiz focuses on just the winglets of airliners. Can you identify the airline based purely on this very focused angle? Let us know what score you get!
Desert Storm 30: The U-2's Olympic Flare missions
The U-2 spy plane, nicknamed the Dragon Lady, flew 544 reconnaissance sorties during Operation Desert Storm, gathering priceless intelligence for allied forces involved in the Gulf War
Microsoft Flight Simulator, Episode 10 – Aerodynamics
In the latest feature discover series, Sebastian Wloch from Asobo Studio discussed the recent aerodynamic improvements in Microsoft Flight Simulator, the development tools and future improvements.
From Spads to Spirits: Inside the 13th Bomb Squadron
Affectionately known as ‘The Devil’s Own Grim Reapers’, the 13th Bomb Squadron has engaged in almost every major US conflict since World War One. Key.Aero provides a behind-the-scenes look at what is now the USAF's sole stealth bomber training unit
New Norwegian Destination for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Orbx has announced ENTO Sandefjord Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
VIDEO: WestJet resumes 737 MAX services
Watch our video as the Calgary-based operator becomes the fifth to reintroduce the type to service
India’s Hawk-i test fires smart anti-airfield weapon
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) successfully test fired a Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) from a Hawk Mk.132 jet trainer on January 21 – marking a major milestone for India’s indigenous Hawk-i programme
Airbus adjusts A320 production rates
The European giant has made the changes in response to the current market environment
FlyPast Podcast Episode 5
The team talk Vulcans, aviation characters... and the one airshow they'd love to have back this summer.
Russian MiG-31BMs take up combat duty in the Arctic
An undisclosed number of Mikoyan MiG-31BM fighter-interceptors from the Naval Aviation of the Russian Federation’s Northern Fleet have taken up combat duties at Rogachevo airfield in Russia’s Novaya Zemlya archipelago
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