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What happened when NASA deliberately crashed an airliner?
Nearly 40 years ago, a full-size jetliner was intentionally crashed into the desert by a team of scientists. Key.Aero reveals how and why it was done, and what lessons were learnt
Eielson’s second F-35A unit receives first two aircraft
The second of two combat-coded USAF Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighter squadrons at Eielson AFB, Alaska, has received its first two aircraft
L3Harris and Air Tractor launch Sky Warden ISR aircraft
L3Harris Technologies and Air Tractor have teamed up to produce the AT-802U Sky Warden, which they describe to be an affordable, production-ready aircraft designed for airborne ISR and other missions in extreme combat environments
Quiz: How well do you know your airline identifiers? - Part 2
Back by popular demand, this week's Commercial Aviation quiz will test your knowledge of airline identifiers. Both IATA code and ATC callsigns are included so make sure to let us know what score you get!
The incredible history of the Handley Page Hastings
One of the RAF’s most famous transport aircraft made its first flight 75 years ago today...
BREAKING: Countries for UK’s traffic light system confirmed
The transport secretary has revealed which countries holidaymakers can return from without having to quarantine, opening the door to summer trips and a potential rebound for the air travel industry
US donates first of two C-130Hs to Chile
A pair of USAF-operated Lockheed C-130H Hercules tactical transports are being transferred to the Chilean Air Force to supplement the air arm’s current airlift fleet
RAF celebrates 40 years of Chinook ops with special scheme
The Royal Air Force has applied a special Union Jack-themed scheme to one of its Boeing Chinook HC6A heavy-lift tactical transport helicopters in celebration of the type’s 40 years of operational service
Avelo announces East Coast expansion plans
Just one week after beginning operations in California, the new carrier laid out its strategy for growth on the other side of the country
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