Vulcan Week
The Avro Vulcan is one of the true icons of historic aviation. Starting out as a key part of Britain's nuclear deterrent in the Cold War era, the Vulcan is an aircraft that almost everyone has a soft spot for - and that's largely thanks to XH558. Its incredible restoration, thanks to the work of the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, thrilled airshow crowds up until 2015, but it still has a role to play in inspiring the next generation of aviation engineers.
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The future of engineering
We speak to Sam Scrimshaw, the Deputy Crew Chief at the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, about getting into aviation engineering – and why it’s a great career...
A guided tour of the Vulcan cockpit
Taff Stone, the Chief Engineer at the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, shows you around the controls...
Vulcan XH558: What is Operation Safeguard?
How a fundraising campaign for one of Britain’s most cherished aeroplanes is aiming to inspire the next generation of engineers...
The restoration of XH558
In 2004, over 20 years after its final RAF flight, permission was granted to restore the XH558 back to flying condition. This is how it was done…
The design genius of the Vulcan
What made the Avro Vulcan bomber so far ahead of its time? Designed just five years after the Lancaster, it’s incredible to understand the advancements that were made in such a short time
42 out of 46 former Flybe domestic routes have now been restored
As 'Flybe 2.0' gains momentum, it’s been revealed that a significant proportion of its former links have been re-established in its absence
FlyPast Podcast Episode 17
In the latest episode of the FlyPast Podcast, the team celebrates Vulcan Week on Key.Aero by chatting to Sam Scrimshaw, the Deputy Crew Chief on XH558...
Orbx Simulations' Paris City Landmarks
In this review, we visit the capital of France and take a closer look at some of the 200 new points of interest added to Microsoft Flight Simulator by the Orbx TrueEarth team.
Microsoft’s UK Update
For its third world update for Microsoft Flight Simulator, the Microsoft/Asobo team has given the UK a makeover, applying improvements such as more accurate terrain elevation, new textures as well as upgraded airports and points of interest.
Which airlines were the original operators of the Boeing 747?
Many carriers have flown the venerable Boeing 747 since its introduction in 1970, but there are only a select few who can make the claim of being the original jumbo customers. Key.Aero examines which firms acquired brand-new examples of the iconic jet
PC Pilot Issue 133 Out Now
The new May/June issue of PC Pilot has finally touched down and as always, it is loaded with exciting reviews, features and tutorials.
Digital Design’s Liverpool John Lennon Airport
We take a look at one of the UK’s regional airports: Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport by Digital Design.
Your Historic Aviation 5-a-day
On this day 69 years, ago a prototype of the B-52 performed the bomber’s maiden flight. Still in service today, we present five photos from the early days of the Stratofortress...
Meribel Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Scenery developer Orbx has announced LFKX Meribel Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Inside the Vulcan’s bomb bay
Watch as Taff Stone, Chief Engineer at the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, discusses the deadly weaponry that XH558 could be equipped with...
Your Historic Aviation 5-a-day
Nicknamed ‘The Flying Pencil’, the Bristol 188 performed its maiden flight on April 14, 1962. Here are five stunning photos of it from our archive
Bell starts production of Bahraini AH-1Zs
Bell has commenced production of the 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, which have been ordered by the Kingdom of Bahrain
Samedan Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Orbx has announced LSZS Samedan Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Bumper Vulcan Quiz
You might think you know everything there is to know about the Avro Vulcan, but we've put together the ultimate quiz to find out just how much you really know...
MSFS World Update IV: France/Benelux Out Now
Asobo Studio has released World Update IV: France/Benelux for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
EasyJet expects to ramp up flights from May
The low-cost operator is banking on borders opening up next month in order to increase the number of flights it operates
The world’s shortest airline routes
Key.Aero examines which connections can rightfully make the claim of being the briefest. While you might be familiar with the winner, there are also some surprises in the list…
Huge grant awarded to Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre
Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre at Newquay Airport has received a grant of £40,300 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help the organisation recover and reopen
Your Historic Aviation 5-a-day
A commercial passenger-carrying development of the famous Vickers Vimy flew for the first time on April 13 in 1919. Check out these photos from our archive of some of the Vimy family of aircraft
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