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The 5 most amazing aviation innovations
From improving performance at high altitudes to making flight safer for everyone, these aircraft innovations are all ingenious in their own ways...
Why Wizz Air A321 aborted take-off at V1
An AAIB report finds that pitot probes had become blocked by something the size of a grain of rice…
Spangdahlem F-16s deploy to the Middle East
Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcons from the USAF’s 480th Fighter Squadron ‘Warhawks’ at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, deployed to the UAE on November 12
Inside the famous Top Gear Boeing 747
Some say it can down 26,000 pints in one hour and that it’s four times heavier than the average house. All we know is it’s not The Stig, but it’s The Stig’s jumbo jet cousin. Watch this amazing video featuring the elusive Top Gear 747
Ninth Boeing P-8I Neptune arrives in India
Boeing announced on November 18 that it has delivered its ninth P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft to the Indian Navy – the largest operator of the platform outside the US
Microsoft Flight Simulator Touches Down in Ibiza
Airport developer, sim-wings has released the Spanish destination of Ibiza for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
FAA clears Boeing 737 MAX to resume operations
The US aviation regulator has given the green-light for American carriers to restart operations with the embattled jet
Our Top 10 Fictional Combat Aircraft from the Movies
Key.Aero delves into the world of cinema and counts down its top ten favourite fictional combat-capable aircraft from the big screen
Historic Aviation Quiz
This week's historic quiz is a bit different... can you identify who said all of these famous quotes from aviation history? Be careful - some may just catch you out!
Salzburg for Microsoft Flight Simulator
New Orbx partner, Digital Design, has released LOWS Salzburg Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
The first pressurised airliner in widespread use
With a wingspan longer than the total distance of Orville Wright’s first flight, the Lockheed Constellation was an important step in the evolution of commercial aviation
Hungary orders two KC-390 multi-mission transports
The Hungarian government signed a contract with Embraer on November 17 for the acquisition of two KC-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft, which will be delivered to the nation from 2023
Boeing 737 MAX set for US approval tomorrow
The embattled jet moves closer to returning to the skies with green light imminent
Dundee for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Orbx has announced EGPN Dundee Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Meggitt secures RAF Typhoon radome contract
UK-based aerospace, defence and energy specialist, Meggitt, announced on November 10 that it has won a £4.2m contract to develop and deliver a new radome for the UK’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet
Easyjet lands first ever annual loss of £1.27bn
Amid positive news of potential vaccines, easyJet reminds us what a difficult year the aviation industry has been through
Japan begins MV-22B Osprey flight operations
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) became the first international operator of the US-built Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor after it began flight operations with the platform on November 6
DCS: Mosquito FB Mk.VI in Development
Eagle Dynamics (ED) has released new screenshots of its upcoming DCS: Mosquito FB Mk.VI currently in development.
Final RQ-4D Phoenix delivered to NATO
NATO’s Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) team accepted its fifth and final Northrop Grumman RQ-4D Phoenix high-altitude, long-endurance UAS in Sigonella, Italy, on November 12
50 years of the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
Exactly half a century ago today, Lockheed flew its TriStar for the first time. Key.Aero charts the rise and fall of this technologically advanced trijet
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 17
Welcome to the 17th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills on our quiz here!
Germany contracts Airbus to deliver ‘Quadriga’ Eurofighters
Airbus signed a contract on November 11 to deliver 38 new-build Tranche 4 Eurofighter EF-2000 multi-role fighters to Germany as the nation seeks to replace its older Tranche 1 aircraft under Project Quadriga
Qantas marks its 100th anniversary
The airline celebrates its centenary amid the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Key.Aero has collated 100 images to celebrate this important milestone
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