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Historic
‘Freedom Fighter’ to fly in Norway
The Norwegian Armed Forces Aircraft Collection (Forsvarets flysamling)...
Military
Libya orders Hurkus C
A CONTRACT for the purchase of an unspecified number of Turkish TAI Hurkus C close air support and training aircraft has been signed by the Libyan Air Force (LAF), with the backing of the Libyan Government.
Insights from a real TOPGUN instructor
Retired US Navy CDR Jim ‘Jambo’ Ray shares some of his experiences as a TOPGUN instructor with Dr Kevin Wright
What is TOPGUN like today?
More than 50 years after its formation, TOPGUN adheres to the same basic tenet of delivering excellence to the Fleet
Commercial
The History of Embraer on its Birthday
Now firmly positioned into its second half-century of operations, Embraer has always battled with the dominance of other manufacturers but now claims a lead in the sub 150-seat market. On its 51st birthday, Key.Aero looks back at the airframer’s remarkable rise
First BA 747 Leaves Heathrow For Retirement
UK flag carrier begins the process of retiring its 31 Boeing 747s after announcing the end of the aircraft’s operations last month
Why do turboprop airliners still exist?
In a world dominated by jet-powered airliners only two turboprop manufacturers remain. But what are turbine-driven propeller aircraft good at and why do they continue to survive in today’s commercial aviation industry?
EasyJet Confirms Closure of 3 UK Bases
European low-cost carrier easyJet has confirmed it will shut three of its UK bases as it continues to battle with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PIA to Resume UK Flying Before Ban Ends, Here’s How
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has approved a request by Pakistan International Airlines to recommence services connecting Islamabad to Birmingham and Manchester
Flight Simulation
Baron’s Combat Corner - Air Combat Simulation
In this instalment of our combat simulation series, Derek Davis examines two of the most important elements that you need to consider when dogfighting – energy management and situational awareness.