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How many countries operate the F-35 Lightning II?
Key.Aero outlines who currently operates the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II and explores how many examples of the fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighter have been delivered so far
The turboprop that could keep up with jets
Featuring four engines with 15,000bhp each, the Tupolev Tu-114 has held the title of fastest propeller-powered aircraft since 1960. Key.Aero details the unique story of a speedy and reliable Soviet airliner
The mobster’s son who became an American hero
When one man made a vow to restore his family name, he would succeed at any cost. Even if it meant being outnumbered by eight Japanese bombers…
IATA: 8,000 747s Needed to Move COVID-19 Vaccines
Global airline trade body urges governments to begin planning for vaccine distribution as it warns of potentially severe capacity constraints in transporting by air
UK funds next-gen AESA radar for RAF Typhoons
On September 3, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced it had awarded BAE Systems and Leonardo a £317m contract to develop a next-generation radar for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon fleet.
X-Plane 11.50 Officially Released
Laminar Research has officially released X-Plane 11.50, introducing the Vulkan and Metal rendering engine to the platform.
Global Airline Report 2020: Dilemmas in Dubai and Durban
Welcome to Global Airline Report 2020: Africa/Middle East...
de Havilland 100: Hornets in Malaya
The initial conception of the de Havilland Hornet as a Pacific theatre fighter seemed distant...
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