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Boeing 787 Dreamliner

This week on Key.Aero we present a range of articles on the groundbreaking Boeing 787 Dreamliner. A range of innovations has helped the Dreamliner secure a huge number of orders and the aircraft has been an undoubted success for Boeing.

Dreamliner Story

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Historic

Taranto - A turning point for naval aviation

Until 1940, the debate continued to rage over the true power of the carrier aircraft. That November, 21 dated biplanes proved the point. This article is taken from a new special magazine from Key Publishing called 'Carrier Aircraft of the Propeller Era'

Watch the first trailer for war epic ‘Masters Of The Air’

Apple TV+ has unveiled the first teaser for its highly anticipated, nine-episode series

Historic Aviation Quiz: The Lockheed Constellation

With Key.Aero celebrating Lockheed's world changing Constellation, we dedicate this week’s quiz to what is perhaps one of – if not the – most elegant propliners to ever grace the skies…

Engine and taxi trials for Helldiver

Fagen Fighters has completed initial engine and taxi runs in its Curtiss Helldiver

Cougar is spruced up at Texan museum

Work to repaint Grumman F-9F8 Cougar 131063 is now under way at Slaton’s Texas Air Museum

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Military

The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 172

Welcome to the 172nd Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here

News Freemium

USAF welcomes first T-7A Red Hawk at Edwards AFB

The USAF’s first T-7A Red Hawk arrived at Edwards AFB in California on November 8, marking a milestone that formally kicks off the air arm’s developmental flight test programme for the new advanced jet trainer

Location selected for Slovak F-16 pilot training

Slovak Air Force pilots will train to fly the F-16C/D Block 70 Fighting Falcon with the Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Wing at Morris Air National Guard Base in Tucson, the USAF announced on November 15

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Commercial

Airbus widebodies for Egyptair

The carrier is bolstering its long-haul fleet

Air Baltic boosts Airbus A220 fleet

Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer has described Air Baltic as “an ambassador for the A220” after the airline announced an order for 30 additional -300s, with purchase rights for a further 20 on the first day of the Dubai Airshow.

Riyadh Air unveils second livery

Riyadh Air has digitally unveiled its second livery at the Dubai Airshow ahead of its 2025 launch.

Emirates goes big at Dubai Airshow

The Middle Eastern titan has confirmed a mammoth Boeing order

Ultimate Air Inuit Quiz!

In the latest edition of Airliner World, out now, Chris Sloan visited one of the world’s most unique and vital airlines, Air Inuit. So, for this week’s quiz, we test your knowledge of this Canadian legend!

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Flight Simulation

The passing of Tony Radmilovich

It is with great sadness that the staff and contributors of PC Pilot magazine learnt of the recent passing of long-term contributor and good friend, Tony Radmilovich.

Victoria Falls for Microsoft Flight Simulator out now

The package from FSDG is an accurate and detailed rendition of Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe, sporting an authentic light environment while taking advantage of native MSFS technologies such as dynamic lighting, reflective textures and animated jetways.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport for MSFS 

The latest destination from UK2000 is Glasgow Prestwick Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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