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Historic
Ultimate historic aviation accommodation!
A former RAF tower overlooking a bombing range that the Dambusters used has become a luxury getaway. We went to have a look…
DC-10 Tankers: Extending Airpower
Derived from the DC-10, the KC-10A has supported every major conflict involving US forces since entering service in 1981. As Dr Kevin Wright explains, the Extender has been vital to US force projection for nearly 40 years, while DC-10-based tankers have also served others users.
Escort Fighters: 118 Sqn’s Spitfire Years – Part 2
Tom Spencer concludes the story of 118 Sqn’s Spitfires...
Military
The upcoming withdrawal of the Mirage 2000C from the Armée de l’Air
In June, the withdrawal of the Mirage 2000C from the Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace will take place, 38 years after its entry into service. Frédéric Lert explores the impact of this machine
USAF sets up new logistics units for high-intensity warfare
Arguably, the biggest innovation in the world’s leading air force isn’t technological, it’s organizational. The US Air Force (USAF) is setting up new logistics units that are optimized specifically for high-intensity warfare. David Axe reports
Commercial
Flybe Saved from Brink of Collapse
THE UK’S largest regional airline, Flybe, has been saved from administration following government intervention.
Flight Simulation
Podcasts coming soon
A brand new series of aviation podcasts coming soon to Key.Aero, brought to you by our in-house experts.
Flying light aircraft, A Beginner’s Guide – Part 1
Flight simulation offers us a variety of operations which can range from flying huge airliners to ultralight sports aircraft and everything in between. So, let’s look at a good place to start, and more importantly, why…
146 Professional takes shape
Just Flight has released work-in-progress screenshots of its 146 Professional.