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How Wizz Air UK is navigating the COVID crisis
With the resumption of international air travel slated for May 17, Key.Aero speaks to Owain Jones, the managing director of Wizz Air UK, to find out how the carrier has weathered the COVID storm and what its plans are for the restart
US Army orders 24 more HH/UH-60Ms
Sikorsky has been awarded a US$30.96m contract by the US Army to deliver 24 additional HH/UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters to the service
FlyPast Podcast Episode 14
This week on the FlyPast Podcast, the team discuss historic aviation mysteries such as Flight 19, and the unsolved hijacking by the infamous DB Cooper...
UPDATE: Hawk T1 fleet grounded following Cornwall crash
The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the RAF has temporarily grounded its BAe Hawk T1 jet trainer fleet, after a Royal Navy example crashed during a routine flight from RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall on March 25
How four airline pilots are helping others stay current during COVID
Keeping proficient and maintaining flying skills during the coronavirus crisis has proven to be a difficult task for many commercial pilots. Key.Aero speaks to two airline aviators who’ve taken on the challenge of assisting others with the help of a flight simulator
The couple who spent eight years restoring a Nimrod simulator, part 2!
With one of only two Nimrod simulators ever built in their possession, the hunt was now on for Sarah Thorpe and Geremy Britton to find parts. It took years…
Belgium resumes F-16 operations after engine woes
The Belgian Air Component has gradually resumed the operation of its F-16AM/BM (MLU) Fighting Falcon fleet, after it was grounded earlier this month due to the discovery of a defect with the multi-role fighter’s powerplant
Your definitive guide to the UK's radical new defence review
Following a decade of defence cuts, the Integrated Review promised to set out the UK government’s vision of a “Global Britain”, while outlining future defence spending and the posture of the nation’s armed forces through 2030. But what radical changes will this involve? Key.Aero investigates…
Aer Lingus to launch transatlantic services from Manchester
The operator hopes to create more than 100 jobs at the airport and will begin services this July
Indonesian Army receives third Bell 412EPi
Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has recently completed the delivery of the first three new Bell 412EPis to the Indonesian Army’s aviation command as part of an order for nine examples of the utility helicopter
First F-16 arrives at Greenville for depot sustainment program
Lockheed Martin has received its first F-16 from the US Air Force as part of a US$900m indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract the company received in December 2020 to provide sustainment support and depot-overflow services for the type
Vietnam orders 12 L-39NGs
The Ministry of Defence of Vietnam has signed a contract with Czech Republic-based Omnipol for the supply of 12 Aero Vodochody L-39NG jet trainers, which will be employed by the Vietnam People’s Air Force
USAF discloses recent RQ-170 deployment
Rather surprisingly, the USAF's Air Combat Command has officially disclosed its deployment of Lockheed Martin's stealthy RQ-170 Sentinel unmanned air vehicle during the last six months
Remembering the first flight of the F-10 Skyknight
It would never be as famous as the F-86 Sabre, but it will always be the only Korean War jet fighter that also flew in Vietnam. This is the Douglas F-10 Skyknight...
The REAL reason Wizz Air set up a UK subsidiary
The Hungarian low-cost carrier has been operating in Britain since 2004, but in 2017 it made its move to set up a Luton-based subsidiary. Speaking to Key.Aero, Owain Jones – the firm’s managing director – explains why and how the UK division came about
France orders TBM940s to replace ageing TBM700s
The French armaments directorate has ordered four six-seat Daher Aerospace TMB940 single-engine turboprops to gradually replace its three-strong fleet of TBM700As, which entered service almost 30 years ago
Aerosoft Launches Home Cockpit Contest 2021
Aerosoft’s Home Cockpit Contest allows you to showcase your cockpit to other flight simmers and share new ideas and suggestions or get valuable tips from other virtual pilots. You also have the chance to win a €500 Aerosoft voucher.
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 35
Welcome to the 35th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here!
Additional AH-64Es delivered to the Army Air Corps
A further two Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters have been delivered to the Army Air Corps, having arrived in the UK on March 11
Last passenger Boeing 747-400 built retired
The final passenger -400 example ever to be produced by the American aircraft manufacturer has been withdrawn from use
Brooklands Museum is the star of its own television series
A brand new UKTV Original Series dedicated to Brooklands Museum in Weybridge, Surrey, is due to hit screens on Tuesday 30th March on Yesterday channel...
Jungle paint scheme for Nigerian A-29B
Sierra Nevada Corporation and Embraer Defense & Security have released images of a newly-built Nigerian Air Force (NAF) A-29B Super Tucano light attack aircraft, which is sporting a new jungle paint scheme
Georgia’s first refurbished Su-25UB takes flight
The Georgian Armed Forces-Aviation and Air Defence Command is beginning to refurbish, upgrade and return its Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot ground attack/close air support (CAS) fleet to service after being grounded for several years
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