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Silent Snoopers
As the Rivet Joint approaches its half-century, it’s time to loosen the bolt and explore why this electronic surveillance aircraft remains the backbone of the USAF’s medium-altitude intelligence gathering capability
Guild of Aviation Artists Pop-up 3D Virtual Exhibition now LIVE
The Guild of Aviation Artists exhibition is LIVE now!
Concorde captain on JFK departure and going supersonic
A former British Airways Concorde captain talks through the unique take-off from runway 31L at the New York hub and the transonic acceleration process
France welcomes first of three Airbus A330-200s
The French Air and Space Force's 3/60 ‘Estérel’ transport squadron accepted its first of three Airbus A330-243 strategic transports at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport on November 26
Raytheon to deliver more Silent Knight radars to USSOCOM
The Pentagon revealed on December 1 that it has awarded Raytheon Technologies a US$235.6m contract for the production and delivery of more Silent Knight radars to USSOCOM
QUIZ: How well do you know your retro liveries - Part 2
Back by popular demand - this week's Commerical Aviation quiz focuses on the liveries of yesteryear and tests your knowledge of paint schemes which adorned some of the world's largest airlines
US approves Canadian CC-177A sustainment package
The US State Department announced on December 1 that it has approved the possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Canada of sustainment equipment for its Boeing CC-177 Globemaster III fleet
Which airlines’ credit ratings have dropped the most?
A report from a leading credit rating agency shows the true financial position of some of the world’s largest airlines
Punching Out!
Thousands of lives have been saved by aircraft ejection seats. Combat Aircraft Journal explores the rise of this high-tech, high-speed ‘assisted egress system'
One man, two medals and some Messerschmitts
This week’s MyPast feature tells the story of Marian Trzebinski, the recipient of two of the most highly distinguished medals in Europe during WWII. His son Richard recounts his father’s achievements…
Loganair launches new route from Edinburgh
The Scottish carrier has unveiled an additional route for its 2021 summer schedule
Boeing completes series of autonomous teaming flight tests
Boeing announced on December 2 that it had completed a series of test flights where five scaled-down, high-performance aircraft operated autonomously as a team at the Queensland Flight Test Range in Cloncurry, Australia
VIDEO: Flight schools fight back against gloomy pilot jobs outlook
Last month, the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) effectively told prospective pilots not to bother training because of COVID-19’s impact on the aviation industry. Key.Aero spoke to four flight schools to find out why they feel very differently…
Japan contracts Kongsberg for more Joint Strike Missiles
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace revealed on December 1 that it has signed a follow-on contract to supply more Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs) for Japan’s Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fleet
The top 5 fighter aircraft of WWI
Including a British aeroplane that even the Red Baron himself had to admit was better than his…
USAF UFO: Mystery Aircraft Caught on Camera
A mysterious aircraft matching the description of the USAF’s secret RQ-180 reconnaissance drone flew over Edwards AFB in California in daylight sometime in early October – and a photographer was there to document it
Ryanair places huge new 737 MAX order
In a big break for Boeing, the low-cost carrier added to its large existing order of MAXs
Think tank: US must engage in UAP tech race or lose
The US must investigate the abilities of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) detected in recent years by its military aircraft's sensors, or the country’s adversaries will - according to an Israeli strategic studies think tank
Mali orders an additional Airbus C295
Airbus announced on December 2 that the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Mali has ordered a second C295 twin-turboprop tactical transport, which will be delivered in 2021
Wizz Air reveals fourth UK base
Continuing its rapid expansion in the British market, the Hungarian budget airline unveils its next airport base
Watch this USAF F-35A drop a mock B61-12 nuclear bomb for the first time
The Sandia National Laboratories released previously-classified footage of a USAF Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighter dropping an inert B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb on November 23
Spain receives final two MQ-9A Block 5 RPAs
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) delivered the last two MQ-9A Block 5 remotely piloted aircraft and final ground control station to the Spanish Air Force on November 23
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