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Military
Blue Air Training acquires Broncos
US-based close air support (CAS) contractor, Blue Air Training, has added seven North American-Rockwell OV-10D+/G Broncos to its fleet.
USAF, Boeing agree on final KC-46 RVS 2.0 design
The US Air Force (USAF) and Boeing have reached two agreements on the final design of the KC-46A Pegasus’ Remote Vision System (RVS) – which is known as RVS 2.0.
The RAF’s 2020 Vision
This year, while the Royal Air Force is marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the service is working to ensure it is fit to fight 21st century opponents. Tim Ripley reports.
Luxembourg’s sole A400M takes flight
The first and only Airbus A400M heavy-lift tactical transport ordered by the Luxembourg Armed Forces has taken to the air for its maiden flight.
Commercial
New Year airline livery quiz
Ease yourself into 2021 with Key Aero's first Commercial Aviation quiz of the year!
Which airlines are still using the Boeing 757?
On this day in 1983, Eastern Air Lines began commercial services with the Boeing 757. Key.Aero recounts its introduction into service and examines which airlines are still using them
Why the Soviet Union’s supersonic airliner failed
Despite flying before and faster than Concorde, the Tupolev Tu-144 never saw the same levels of success as its European counterpart. Here are five reasons why…
Historic
Tempest drop tanks unearthed at Volkel
Three World War Two drop tanks – believed to be from Hawker...
Flight Simulation
TFFJ – St Barts for X-Plane
Saint Barthélemy Airport (TFFJ) in the Caribbean is famous for its steep descent over a hilltop and short landing strip. Consequently, the largest aircraft allowed to operate to the airport is the Canadian-built de Havilland Dash 7 Twin Otter.
