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Historic
War veteran reminisces on the brilliance of de Havilland’s Mosquito
Key.Aero speaks to Flt Lt George Dunn who flew Halifax, Mosquitoes and Spitfires with the RAF during World War Two
Key aircraft from the Battle of Britain
As we mark the Battle of Britain’s 80th anniversary, watch exclusive footage of four aircraft that all served in the conflict.
Finding the fallen
The loss of a Handley Page Halifax in June 1944, personal links and the work of artist Loz Atkinson have been combined to create an incredibly thought-provoking exhibition entitled ‘Finding The Fallen’
80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
In readiness to mark Battle of Britain day on September 15, Key.Aero revisits why the day was such an important turning point of World War II
Urgent Action Needed to Save Unique Blackburn Beverley
The sole remaining example of one of the Royal Air Force’s most important transport aircraft, the Blackburn Beverley, is at risk of being scrapped. Aviation Heritage UK’s Chairman, Dr Robert Pleming, is calling for urgent action to save this unique aircraft for the Nation.
Military
Boeing and Airbus join forces on Germany’s heavy lift helicopter programme
Aviation giants Boeing and Airbus Helicopters signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on March 25 to commence a partnership on the H-47 Chinook helicopter for Germany
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 86
Welcome to the 86th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
100 Squadron: RAF's Hawk T1 aggressor unit disbands
After 105 years of service and spending the last two decades as an aggressor unit of the RAF, No 100 Squadron at RAF Leeming, North Yorkshire, laid down its sword as an operational unit on March 24
Commercial
Flybe Collapse: Fleet Fallout
Martin Needham provides an overview of the Flybe fleet before crunching the big data to establish where the company’s grounded aircraft are currently located.
Flybe Collapse: Reaction from Westminster and Beyond
Flybe’s collapse has prompted mixed response from the UK government, unions and investors. We review the key comment and insight from this emerging story.
Flybe Collapse: Which Airports are Hardest Hit?
With Flybe comprising almost the entire commercial air schedule at some UK gateways, Airports International editor Tom Allett examines the facilities which will feel the impact most.
Flybe Collapse: A Disastrous Blow for UK Connectivity
With the blame game already underway, Airliner World editor Gordon Smith offers his analysis following the untimely demise of the regional carrier.
Flight Simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator November 7 Insider Update
The Microsoft development team has released additional screenshots of its upcoming flight simulator.
PMDG 737NGXu for Prepar3D v4 Out Now
PMDG has released the 737NGXu Base Package for Lockheed Martin Prepar3D v4.4 and above.
Infinite Flight Q4 2019 Development Update
Infinite Flight has released a status update on the upcoming 19.4 release.
