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Russia starts development of PAK DP as MiG-31 successor
The Rostec State Corporation has confirmed that Russia has started to develop the successor to its Mikoyan MiG-31 interceptor fleet under the Prospective Air Complex for Long-Range Interception (PAK DP) programme
Microsoft Flight Simulator February 4 Development Update
In the latest development update for Microsoft Flight Simulator, Asobo Studio revealed World Update 3: UK is complete and is in the final test phase with a planned release date of February 11.
What we know so far about AERALIS' jet trainer family
We examine AERALIS, a UK-based start-up that seeks to revolutionise fixed-wing training across the world’s military air arms through its family of low-cost, next-generation customisable jet trainers
How airlines are using frequent flyer miles to borrow money
Airlines have scrambled to secure capital to continue operating since the beginning of the pandemic. One unique way they did this was using their frequent flyer programmes. Key.Aero speaks with Bijan Vasigh, a professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, to find out how and why it works
Narita Airport Now Available on OrbxDirect
Drzewiecki Design’s Narita International Airport for both Prepar3D v4+ and X-Plane 11 is now available on OrbxDirect.
Indian Air Force issues RFP for 70 HTT-40 basic trainers
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has received a Request for Proposal from the Indian Air Force regarding the acquisition of at least 70 HTT-40s to fulfil the air arm’s basic trainer requirements
FlyPast Podcast Episode 7
In Episode 7, we chat to Geremy Britton and Sarah Thorpe - a couple who've just spent eight years restoring one of only two Nimrod simulators ever made...
Eastern Airways relaunches Birmingham-Gibraltar link
The operator ended a four-year hiatus and aims to capture both leisure and business traffic
Korean Air produced $200m profit in 2020. Here’s how they did it...
The carrier’s operating profit fell by only 17% while gross sales reduced by more than 40%
NAVAIR launches major CV-22B nacelle redesign effort
Bell Boeing has received a US$81m contract to design and install nacelle modification kits and conversion area harnesses on US Air Force Special Operations Command’s fleet of CV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft
Looking ahead at RAF Mildenhall's now-secure future
Following the USAF's decision to remain at RAF Mildenhall for the foreseeable future, we examine what lies in store for the British base going forward
An-124: Russia's Giant Awakens
We explore the colossal Antonov An-124, which is one of the Russian military's highest-value air assets, with life extensions in place that intend to keep it active until the 2040s
A-7 Corsair II: The Swashbuckling SLUF
What it lacked in speed, the subsonic A-7 Corsair II made up for in payload and persistence. It also ushered in a new era of strike accuracy, as Key.Aero reports.
Greek F-16s: A New Golden Age
Having emerged from a decade of economic difficulties, Greece is now spending billions to modernize and upgrade the Hellenic Air Force's F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet, as Key.Aero explores
US releases hard-hitting military mishap report
A US military-aviation safety report blames increased mishap rates on forces being undertrained, overworked and inconsistently funded, as Key.Aero investigates
Artificial Intelligence: Flying is the Robot's Job
Key.Aero explores the US military's growing focus on using artificial intelligence to cover the role of flying combat aircraft, while pilots become mission managers
Xian H-6N: China's Carrier-Killing Bomber
New evidence suggests that China has dramatically extended the range of its anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) weapon system with the H-6N, which has the potential to threaten strategic US bases and aircraft carriers
Why Russia's airlift and helicopter fleets are struggling
The severing of co-operation between Russia and Ukraine, following the former’s 2014 annexation of Crimea is having serious repercussions on Russian airlifters and military helicopters
Boeing could move its Chicago HQ... but where to?
This year marks the 20th anniversary since Boeing transferred its corporate headquarters from Seattle. Key.Aero speaks to Isaac Alexander, a freelance aerospace journalist who’s covered the US giant for more than a decade, to find out about the company’s move to Illinois - and where they could go next
Vulcan legend Dr Robert Pleming passes away
As leader of the Vulcan To The Sky Trust, Pleming was at the heart of the iconic aircraft’s return to the skies in 2007
HAL receives Indian Air Force Tejas LCA contract
Hindustan Aeronautics has been awarded an INR₹457bn (US$6.4bn) contract by the Indian government to manufacture and deliver 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft for the Indian Air Force
UK welcomes fifth Poseidon MRA1 at RAF Lossiemouth
The Royal Air Force has now received five of nine Boeing P-8A Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft following the arrival of the fifth example at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, Scotland, on February 2
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