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Historic
DATABASE: HISPANO BUCHÓN - TECHNICAL DETAILS
Key differences under the skin between the HA-1112-M1L and its forerunners...
World War II’s rocket-powered fighter jet
A wonder in principle… a flop in practice: Key.Aero remembers the Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet, a 700mph single-seater that was ahead of its time
New Spitfire documentary is must-watch TV!
Have you been watching ‘Inside the Spitfire Factory’? The second episode airs at 9pm, Monday October 5 on More4 – don’t miss it!
75 years since the Hawker Typhoon was retired
Transformed from its original role as a high-altitude fighter, the Typhoon found its niche as an interceptor that could fly as low as 500ft. Watch our video of the only one left in the world…
51st Anniversary of Hawker Siddeley Nimrod
Taking its design from the world’s first operational jet airliner, October 2, 1969 saw the first flight of a maritime patrol aircraft that would be in service for over 40 years
Military
Draken Europe's L-159E ALCAs en route to Teesside
Just over a month after the announcement of Draken Europe’s three-year £100m interim contract providing red air ‘aggressor’ training to the RAF on April 8, two of the eight Aero Vodochody L-159E ALCA are expected to touch down today at Draken’s facility, Teesside International Airport in Northern England
Ten Maryland ANG A-10Cs deploy to Europe
Ten US Air Force (USAF)-operated Fairchild-Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II close air support/attack aircraft belonging to the Maryland Air National Guard arrived at Keflavik, Iceland, on May 5, before moving deeper into Europe.
First AN/TPY-4 air defence radar completes production
The first AN/TPY-4 long-range air defence radar has completed production, manufacturer Lockheed Martin has announced
Commercial
Coronavirus: Airline Brand Values Tumble
The ongoing crisis surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic could result in the top 50 most valuable airline brands losing up to 20% of their brand value. According to a report by Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation consultancy, the total drop in value could equate to more than $20bn.
Coronavirus: European Air Traffic Plummets 80%
According to the latest traffic figures released by EUROCONTROL, the number of flights within Europe is down by more than 80%. On the day chosen for analysis (April 8) there was an 87% reduction equating to just over 4,000 flights, which is 27,000 fewer than the same day in 2019.
COVID-19: The Picture Down Under
While Australia and New Zealand are relatively isolated geographically,...
Flight Simulation
Podcasts coming soon
A brand new series of aviation podcasts coming soon to Key.Aero, brought to you by our in-house experts.
Flying light aircraft, A Beginner’s Guide – Part 1
Flight simulation offers us a variety of operations which can range from flying huge airliners to ultralight sports aircraft and everything in between. So, let’s look at a good place to start, and more importantly, why…
146 Professional takes shape
Just Flight has released work-in-progress screenshots of its 146 Professional.
