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Concorde captain on handling emergency at Mach 2
Travelling at twice the speed of sound, John Hutchinson had just begun to tuck into his steak fillet when the supersonic aircraft he was piloting began shaking violently. Find out what went wrong in this amazing interview with the former British Airways Concorde captain
EASA reveals 737 MAX approval timeline
A week after the FAA un-grounded the embattled jet, EASA laid out its approach to getting the 737 MAX back into service
Alaska Airlines exchanges A320s for 737 MAXs
The Seattle-based carrier becomes the first to add more MAXs to its fleet following the FAA’s un-grounding last week
Inside the world’s most mysterious hijacking
It’s been 48 years since a man commandeered a Boeing 727 only to jump out of it mid-flight after his ransom demands were met… and he still hasn’t been identified. Key.Aero recounts the puzzling events of Thanksgiving, 1971
Seminole for Microsoft Flight Simulator Takes Flight
Chilean developer, Carenado has announced the Piper PA-44 Seminole for Microsoft Flight Simulator is released.
France’s Forgotten Allied Ace of Aces
Every country has its wartime aviation heroes, but France? Well, France is a bit different…
New job for Willie Walsh revealed
Since leaving the airline group in September many have speculated what his next role will be
UK government launches testing for international arrivals
Following months of repeated pleas by the travel industry, the UK government has revealed a plan to reduce the length of travellers’ mandatory quarantine in England
How British Airways got its latest livery
The airline boasts one of the most identifiable paint schemes, but how did it come about? Key.Aero recounts the history of the flag carrier’s colours
Southern Air 777F suffers stall alert on JFK departure
Shortly after take-off, the heavily loaded widebody experienced a low-speed incident on climb out
Douglas DC-3 vs Martin 2-0-2
It might have only been rolling off the production lines for a year, but it was active for 28 years after. The Martin 2-0-2 was designed to replace the DC-3, but was it really up to the task?
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 18
Welcome to the 18th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills on our quiz here!
BA is now selling 747 cabin items and tableware
For the first time, the Heathrow-based airline is allowing customers the opportunity to purchase its premium selection of onboard items including, crockery, tableware and trolleys
Croatia receives final offers for MiG-21 replacement
The Croatian Ministry of Defence revealed on November 11 that it has received final offers from four government teams seeking to provide the country with a new multi-role fighter
More ScanEagle UAVs for Afghanistan
The US Department of Defense announced on November 19 that it has ordered a further 15 Boeing-Insitu ScanEagle unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the Afghan National Army
US Navy orders additional TH-73A training helicopters
The US Department of Defense announced on November 12 that it had contracted AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation – a subsidiary of Leonardo – to deliver an additional 36 TH-73A training helicopters to the US Navy
Launch customer lined up for C-27J Next Generation
Leonardo announced on November 11 that final testing of its C-27J Spartan Next Generation tactical transport had begun, adding that it had secured a launch customer for the platform
Quiz: How well do you know your airlines? - Part 2
This week we're testing your airline recognition skills! Can you identify these carriers based upon these small cropped livery segments? Let us know what score you get!
MyPast: Share your historic aviation stories!
We know lots of you have great flying tales from parents and grandparents – now’s your chance to tell them on Key.Aero
DCS F-14A Tomcat Released
Heatblur Simulations has released the F-14A Tomcat for DCS World Open Beta.
Southwest reveals 737 MAX return plans
Following the decision by the FAA to un-ground the jet, the American low-cost carrier set out its approach to getting the type back in the sky
The only airline in North Korea
Dubbed the “worst airline” in the world, Air Koryo’s reputation as the North Korean flag carrier is formidable just by its association with the country. Key.Aero recounts the history of this very unique operator
NATO nations team up to develop next-gen rotorcraft capability
Defence ministers from France, Germany, Greece, Italy and the UK signed a letter of intent on November 19 to design, develop and deliver a new medium-lift multi-role helicopter under a multinational initiative
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