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Historic
On this day: First flight of the Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2
On this day in 1912, the Royal Aircraft Factory’s B.E.2 took to the skies for the first time…
Richard Hillary - The Last Enemy
‘The testament of one of the few.’ So says the cover of The Last Enemy, written by Richard Hillary…
The reinstating of the Women’s Royal Air Force
The rebirth of the Women’s Royal Air Force took place on 1st Feb 1949. Key.Aero delves into the story of the female aviators and their journey to equality with the RAF
Caribbean Canberras
In 1955 the RAF despatched Canberras and Hastings to the Carribbean and Canada on a goodwill and training visit, while the former also participated in an exercise. ‘The Aeroplane’ reported on this deployment in its December 30 issue that year
15 facts you may not have known about the de Havilland Mosquito
On 30th January 1943, the de Havilland Mosquito made its first daylight air-raid over Berlin. We've put together 15 facts you may not have known about the aircraft to mark the occasion
Military
Latest Air-to-Air Refuelling Tanker Developments
The ability to support and sustain operations in theatre is paramount for air forces hoping to gain a strategic advantage. A significant part of this is aerial refuelling. Tim Fish takes a look at the latest developments
The RAF’s E-7 Wedgetail programme
Joe Campion provides insight into the RAF’s latest airborne early warning programme, the Boeing E-7 Wedegtail
How similar are Bell’s V-280 Valor and 360 Invictus
The US Army’s effort to modernise its rotorcraft fleet is encapsulated by the Future Vertical Lift campaign. Khalem Chapman outlines Bell’s FARA and FLRAA solutions, shedding light on how common the two platforms actually are
Commercial
Air India Express 737 hit wall on take-off after captain’s seat reclines
The jet took out the airport’s localiser and a portion of its boundary wall after a botched take-off
Japan Airlines at 70: the complete story
On the day the Japanese flag carrier turns 70, Key.Aero recounts the airline’s long and complex history to find out how it became the airline we know today
Quiz: How well do you know Japan Airlines?
Ahead of Japan Airlines' 70th anniversary tomorrow, this week's Commercial Aviation quiz will test how well you really know the Japanese flag carrier
Why NASA used the Tupolev Tu-144
Key.Aero reveals why in the late 1990s the Soviet supersonic relic was used by the Americans
Flight Simulation
New Norwegian Destination for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Aerosoft has announced Airport Ørsta-Volda for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
146 Professional Takes Flight in X-Plane 11
Just Flight, in partnership with Thranda Design, has released the 146 Professional for X-Plane 11.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Cloudsurf Asia has announced RPLL Ninoy Aquino International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on OrbxDirect.
