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The kamikaze pilot whose family sacrificed themselves for his career
One of seven children, Hajime Fujii was a fiercely determined individual who reflected the Japanese ethos in World War Two. So shocking was his story that it remained a government held secret for decades…
Fatal Air India Express crash captain ‘did not respond’ to go-around call
The overrun, which led to the deaths of 19 passengers and two pilots, occurred during a repatriation flight
The Air Warrior Podcast Episode 18
Episode 18 of The Air Warrior Podcast speaks with BAE Systems on its Tempest programme, intended to introduce a sixth-generation fighter for the Royal Air Force for the mid-2030s.
New Austrian Destination for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Aerosoft has announced Kufstein-Langkampfen Airfield for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
10-engine US Bomber’s 1951 UK debut
The first arrival in the UK of the USAF’s gargantuan Convair B-36 Peacemaker bomber was covered by ‘The Aeroplane’ 70 years ago, with the reporter suitably impressed
Breeze Airways’ first A220 breaks cover as airline increases order
The airline disclosed an order boost while unveiling a striking scheme for the type
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 60
Welcome to the 60th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
CH-53K recovers MH-60S in first fleet mission success
A Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift transport helicopter was used to successfully recover a damaged US Navy-operated MH-60S Knighthawk from Mount Hogue in the White Mountains of California on September 5
£400m upgrade for RAF C-17As and Chinooks
The UK's Boeing Chinook HC5/HC6 helicopters are to be enhanced with state-of-the-art defensive systems, while the RAF's C-17A Globemaster III fleet will receive a software and hardware upgrade
Quiz: Low-cost airline recognition
This week's Commercial Aviation quiz will test your low-cost airline recognition skills! Let us know what score you get!
The supersonic age?
Do the various supersonic commercial aircraft projects mean there is a new race in aviation? But how likely are the developers to succeed? Mark Broadbent explores the topic of truly high-speed flight and beyond
Going nowhere fast
Work on one of the most promising civil supersonic projects – Aerion’s AS2 – recently came to a premature end. David Willis explains where it all went wrong
9/11 remembered: How the four flights unfolded
The September 11 attacks of 2001 were an event that changed aviation forever. On the 20th anniversary, Key.Aero looks back at those fateful flights
Mach-maker extraordinaire
Concorde courses through Katie John’s mind in words, images and memories in her six-decade history of the ”beautiful white bird” of supersonic flight
RAF prepares to receive the Protector RG1
Throughout August and September, a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B SkyGuardian has been performing demonstration operations from RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, as part of the SkyGuardian to the UK 2021 programme
Nuclear Defenders: An overview of the French Strategic Air Forces
The French Strategic Air Forces and Nuclear Naval Air Force have served as the backbone of the nation’s nuclear deterrence for more than half a century. We explore the evolution of France’s steadfast atomic protectors and how the capability will be advanced in the coming years.
Fleet Air Arm Sea Venom insights from 1954
An interesting report on the Royal Navy’s first Sea Venom squadron during its work-up at RNAS Yeovilton, as featured in the July 23, 1954 issue of ‘The Aeroplane’
SIA A350 took off without clearance causing conflict at Barcelona
The widebody came within 2.8nm of an A320 which was landing on a crossing runway
India approves purchase of 56 C295MWs
The Indian Air Force’s airlifting capabilities are set to be boosted after the nation’s Cabinet Committee on Security approved the procurement of 56 C295MW medium-lift tactical transports from Airbus Defence and Space on September 8
Zadar Airport Released
Orbx has announced LDZD Zadar Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
IN-DEPTH: A look at Russia's enhanced Sukhoi Su-30SM2
The Su-30SM is now well established in Russian service while also enjoying mild export demand. An enhanced derivative, dubbed Su-30SM2 and currently in development, is primarily aimed at meeting the Russian Naval Aviation requirements, as we report
FlyPast Podcast Episode 38
For this episode we're talking to Luke Slaney-Hewitt, Researcher for Airfix / Hornby Hobbies Limited, about model making and their full-size Hawker Hunter restoration project...
How is aviation seeking to clean up?
Aviation will come under scrutiny during the upcoming COP26 climate summit, but will the meeting carry any weight? How is aviation seeking to clean up? Mark Broadbent reports
EasyJet rejects takeover bid from Wizz Air
The offer was disclosed as the carrier looks to raise £1.2 billion in a rights issue to bounce back from the pandemic
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