Latest from Key.Aero
Explore the latest news and features by our world-class aviation journalists. Stay up to date on the latest military aviation developments, commercial airline news, historic restoration projects, flight simulation releases and much more.
Trending Topics
Israel-Hamas War Boeing 747 RAF Concorde Vulcan Ukraine Russia War
Historic
AEROPLANE MEETS... Lang Kidby
England-to-Australia flights in both Vickers Vimy replica and original Avro Avian...
THE AEROPLANE: News from November 1940
Ben Dunnell looks back 80 years to see how The Aeroplane covered the momentous events of 1940...
STARS OF THE BIG SCREEN: Battle of Britain pilot
For a dozen RAF flying instructors, it was the opportunity of a lifetime...
AIRLINER HISTORY: Brabazon Committee Part One
Subject to hesitation, repetition and deviation from the outset, even the most generous soul would shy from claiming that the Brabazon Committee — experts tasked to recommend the best way forward for the development of British commercial aircraft after World War Two — had proven a success. On the 75th anniversary of its final report, we examine the reasons why
Military
US Navy selects Northrop Grumman to modernise E-6B fleet
Northrop Grumman announced on March 3 that it was recently awarded the Integrated Modification and Maintenance Contract for the US Navy’s fleet of Boeing E-6B Mercury airborne command and control aircraft, which the firm will be responsible for sustaining and modernising over the coming years
Aces High: Inside the 'Red Air' F-16 operations of Top Aces
We report on the pilots of Arizona-based Top Aces, who are aggressively pitching the legendary F-16 Viper against some of the most advanced fighters in the world
Israeli F-35I Adirs claim first air-to-air combat kill
The Israeli Air Force’s F-35I ‘Adir’ fleet has recorded its first air-to-air combat kill with the claimed shootdown of two Iranian uncrewed aerial vehicles outside of Israeli airspace
Commercial
Ultimate Airports: Rio de Janeiro/Santos Dumont
Rio de Janeiro is a city that needs little introduction...
Ultimate Airports: Tegucigalpa/Toncontín
Located in the heart of Central America, five miles (8km) from downtown Tegucigalpa...
Ultimate Airports: Gibraltar
The British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar has been in dispute for centuries...
Ultimate Airports: The Mega Hubs - Istanbul
Turkish Airlines was for many years a small player on the periphery...
Flight Simulation
Carenado B120 Upgraded
Chilean developer, Carenado has released version 1.3 of the B120 for FSX and Prepar3D.
New Swiss Destination from Orbx Incoming
Orbx has announced a Swiss Alpine destination, Samedan, is in the works for FSX and Prepar3D.
London Gatwick for FSX and Prepar3D
Scenery developer, JennaSoft has announced London Gatwick (EGKK) for FSX and Prepar3D is now available.
