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UAC rolls out another modernised Il-76MD-M transport
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has completed the modernisation of another Ilyushin Il-76MD-M strategic transport, which will be handed over to the Russian Ministry of Defence in the near future
Tribute to Eleanor Wadsworth
Wadsworth recently passed away at the age of 103. Key.Aero talks about her amazing life and achievements serving as part of the Air Transport Auxiliary
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 25
Welcome to the 25th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here!
Here’s how many jets Airbus delivered in 2020
Ahead of the release of its financial results next month, the aircraft manufacturer revealed its delivery and order performance for last year
Sriwijaya Air 737 crash: What do we know so far?
The aviation industry was shaken over the weekend following the loss of an Indonesian airliner. Key.Aero reviews what is known about the flight, aircraft and airline involved
HX-21 bids fond farewell to historic Sea King
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) revealed on January 6 that it has retired a historic Sikorsky NVH-3A Sea King, which spent 32 years supporting the development of the US’ presidential helicopter fleet
Lancaster Vs. Flying Fortress
Rounding off our Lancaster week, we take a look at the stats of Britain's iconic WWII bomber in comparison to America's...
Saudi Arabia’s GBU-39 SDB I purchase approved by US
The US has approved the possible Foreign Military Sale of 3,000 GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb I (SDB I) munitions to Saudi Arabia, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on December 29
Farewell M&S: New BA catering partner revealed
After parting ways with the British retailer in October, the airline has announced its latest collaborator
VIDEO: The RAF Museum's Lancaster
Key.Aero speaks to Ian Thirsk of the Royal Airforce Museum about their iconic Lancaster Bomber...
Sriwijaya Air 737 missing after take-off in Indonesia
An Indonesian Boeing 737 with 62 people onboard has gone missing after take-off from Jakarta.
Qatar’s first two NH90s take flight
Leonardo revealed on December 23 that the first two NHIndustries NH90 medium-lift utility helicopters for the Qatar Emiri Air Force had completed their maiden flights in France and Italy, respectively
QUIZ: How well do you know your airlines? - Part 3
This week we're testing your airline recognition skills! Can you identify these carriers based upon these small cropped livery segments? Let us know what score you get!
How technology led to the demise of the flight engineer
The navigator was the first to receive the chop and then there were three. Key.Aero recounts how the improvements in automation and system redundancy brought about the departure of another crew member from cockpits all over the world
Lightnings Strike Twice!
One new Royal Navy aircraft carrier, two air forces, 15 F-35B Lightnings and 29 pilots took part in a fascinating North Sea deployment in October 2020
GA-ASI to use Avenger drone as Skyborg testbed
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) announced on January 6 that it will modify two company-owned Avenger remotely piloted aircraft to serve as testbeds for the USAF’s Skyborg Vanguard programme
“The Lancaster story that changed my life”
As part of our series, MyPast – where you get to tell us your historic aviation stories – George Corney tells us about the day that sums up the bravery of the men who went up in the Lancaster during World War II
Iceland Flight Adventure
This time, our Flight Adventure takes us to a country not on the usual top ten list of new destinations for flight sim pilots. However, recent commercial and freeware offerings have given a glimpse into the extraordinary diversity of Iceland.
Boeing landed with $2.5bn fine following 737 MAX fraud charges
The criminal proceedings focus on the “fraudulent and deceptive conduct” of two former employees
Tweed New Haven for Microsoft Flight Simulator Incoming
Orbx has announced KHVN Tweed-New Haven will soon be available for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
FlyPast Podcast Episode 3
In Episode 3, the team discuss their favourite museums, flying lessons, and some heroic restorations.
France confirms E-2D Advanced Hawkeye order
Northrop Grumman revealed on January 6 that France has confirmed its order for three E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes, becoming the second international customer of the airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft
In pictures: 60 global airlines’ fleet retirements in 2020
With the first week of 2021 drawing to a close, Key.Aero has collated nearly 100 images to illustrate just how dramatically carriers’ rosters changed in 2020
WestJet reveals 737 MAX return plan
Following the resumption of commercial operations in both Brazil and the US, the airline outlines its intentions for getting the embattled jet back in the sky
Banff National Park Released
The latest destination to be released on x-plane.org is Banff National Park in Canada.
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