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Historic
The best American jet fighter never to enter production
Was Northrop’s F-20 Tigershark one of the best American jet fighters never to enter production? It certainly had many outstanding attributes, but, as test pilot Paul Metz tells us, it just wasn’t an F-16…
Key.Aero meets the Duxford Aviation Society
Editor of Aeroplane Monthly Ben Dunnell sat down with Peter Archer, chairman of the Duxford Aviation Society, to find out what happens behind the scenes to keep their British airliners in tip-top condition...
Supermarine's final naval aircraft designs
Aeroplane details the gestation of Supermarine’s last two marine aircraft designs
How Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park changed Malta's air defence
Two years into the epic siege, Malta’s air defence strategy was overhauled following the arrival of Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park. How did he transform the embattled island into a base for offensive operations?
RAF Museum celebrates Jewish and Indian Hidden Heroes
Last night the Museum invited guests from the Indian and Jewish communities to commemorate the immense diversity within the RAF in its 100+ years
Military
New E-11A BACN for USAF's 'Black Wolves'
A brand-new E-11A BACN has arrived at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, where it will be operated by the USAF’s 430th Expeditionary Electronic Communications Squadron (EECS) ‘Black Wolves’ in support of operations in US Central Command’s area of responsibility
Lockheed Martin to build nearly 400 F-35s under new $30bn contract
The F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin rounded off 2022 by finalising a $30bn contract for the production and delivery of up to 398 F-35s for both US and Foreign Military Sales customers under Low-Rate Initial Production Lots 15, 16 and 17
Western attack helicopters update
After two decades of counter-insurgency war fare in Iraq and Afghanistan, in which NATO allies deployed attack helicopters primarily in a close air support/armed escort role, the focus has returned to potential peer-level, high-end war fighting. AIR International reviews the latest developments for Western attack helicopter programmes.
Commercial
What new UK sanctions mean for Belarus president’s private jets
Alexander Lukashenko has access to at least five luxury aircraft all of which are affected by the new sanctions imposed by Britain. Key.Aero details the complex story of each and reveals where they all are now
8 challenges facing airlines as industry restarts
We highlight eight areas to keep an eye on as commercial aviation readies for a post-pandemic return to the skies
Aviation’s start-up supremos - Part 1
As even the biggest names in the business continue to struggle, it takes guts to launch a new airline in 2021. In the first of a special two-part report, Tom Batchelor has rounded up some of the boldest new brands from across Europe
How American Airlines is navigating the COVID crisis
Chris Sloan speaks with Brian Znotins, vice president of network and schedule planning at American Airlines, to learn more about how the world’s biggest carrier is navigating the aviation world’s biggest crisis
Airliner identification quiz
This week's Commercial Aviation quiz may not be as easy as it sounds! Let us know what score you get!
Flight Simulation
New Colombian Destination for Prepar3D
Sierrasim Simulation has released SKMD Olaya Herrera Airport - Medellin for Prepar3D v4 and v5.
Just Flight Warrior II for Microsoft Flight Simulator in Development
Just Flight has announced the PA-28-161 Warrior II for Microsoft Flight Simulator is in development.
NZ Mesh for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Orbx has announced NZ Mesh for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
