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Historic

VIDEO: A chat with Spitfire legend Peter Arnold

He was regularly on the set of the Battle of Britain film in 1968, and has travelled to 130 countries seeing Spitfires. Key.Aero talks to an historic aviation legend

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Aeroplane April 2021

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5 of the Fleet Air Arm’s best aircraft

We often talk on Key.Aero about the various successful aircraft of the Royal Air Force over the years, but what about other branches of military aviation?

Historic Aviation Quiz

Test your knowledge on historic aviation with this quiz!

A look back at the Curtiss Seamew

Some couldn’t believe the design could even be accepted during such a crucial wartime stage. But what was so wrong with the Curtiss Seamew?

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Military

All the new Top Gun: Maverick trailers

After a nearly two-year wait, the highly anticipated Top Gun: Maverick film hits cinemas in the UK today. Key.Aero has collated all the trailers available in one place so you can make sure you're fully briefed before you watch the blockbuster on the big screen

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What aircraft could you buy with the profits from the original Top Gun?

After a nearly three-year wait, Top Gun Maverick is released in UK cinemas today. The original made $356.8 million at the box office, which is enough to equip the US military with the following…

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How they made the film Top Gun

US naval aviator Dave ‘Bio’ Baranek was an instructor at the real Topgun school when Hollywood called. He tells the story of the team who helped bring realism to the smash hit 1980s film and here reveals some of the tricks of the trade.

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Commercial

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Flying into the Unknown

As airlines around the world continue to slash jobs and review contracts...

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Airliner World September 2020

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All System Go

An acceptance flight is crucial for airline customers buying new aircraft...

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From Qingdao With Gloves

Ever since the COVID-19 coronavirus reached British shores...

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Flying High with Captain Chris

Since he was a boy, Chris Pohl dreamed of being a commercial pilot. Now, with 38 years of experience behind him, he’s able to reflect on a fascinating career which continues to reach new heights. Louise Rose Jones caught up with the Virgin Atlantic training captain and social media star to find out more.

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Flight Simulation

Dundee For Prepar3D Out Now

Orbx has released EGPN Dundee Airport for Prepar3D version 4.

Kraków for X-Plane

Drzewiecki Design has released EPKK Kraków XP for X-Plane 11.

Kiruna - Next Generation Released

Aerosoft has announced the Kiruna is now available as a download for Prepar3D version 4.

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Upcoming Events

Duxford Flying Evening

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "Evening flying featuring warbirds, pyrotechnics and more. Enjoy after-hours entry to IWM Duxford for this very special vintage aircraft flying display. Witness the aircraft that still call Duxford home take to the skies as the sun goes down and dusk turns to dark across this historic Second World War airfield."

NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

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Pensacola, United States

The airshow website states: "NAS Pensacola is pleased to announce the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on November 1-2, 2024. The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola's largest events, attracting 150,000-180,000 spectators during this two-day event. There is an incredible lineup of aerobatic performers and our very own Blue Angels."

Airshow London, Canada

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London, Canada

Major airshow

FAI World Microlight Championships

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Corby, United Kingdom

World Microlight Championships

Midlands Air Festival

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Alcester, United Kingdom

The main flying displays the organisers say will be on Saturday and Sunday. The event website also says: "Join us again for our fantastic classic air display in the stunning grounds of the Ragley Hall Estate. There will be a wide array displays including Warbirds, Classic Jets, Helicopters, amazing high energy aerobatics, aerial ballet, flying circus and some of the largest radio controlled models in the world, that are so big you can almost climb into them!
"There will also be parachute display teams plus the chance to get up close and personal to some of our display aircraft which will be landing on site on our own dedicated runway! Our flying display will be an exciting and entertaining mix, with even a small section dedicated to our younger visitors."

CFB Trenton - Quinte International Air Show 2024

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Trenton, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow