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Historic
The world’s greatest Spitfire collection?
The Heritage Hangar at Biggin Hill is home to an incredible group of Spitfires. With tours currently closed due to Covid, Key.Aero gives you a video tour of one of historic aviation’s most impressive places.
The Spitfire’s elliptical wing explained
Spitfire aficionados Tony Hoskins and Hugh Hunt discuss the design of the most famous aircraft wing ever made.
Design secrets of the Spitfire
Revolutionary flush riveting that increased top speed, and seats made out of the last material you’d expect: watch this video to uncover some of the Spitfire’s hidden but ingenious engineering.
What’s it like to fly in a Spitfire?
As Key.Aero’s Assistant Editor, Tara Leggett has an aviation-themed bucket list. Right at the top of it? Flying in a Spitfire. She went to Biggin Hill and strapped herself in…
The pub where Spitfire pilots drank
Key.Aero meets two Spitfire experts at The Eagle in Cambridge, a place with a poignant tribute to the pilots who gave their lives.
Military
First Qatari NH90 NFH variants delivered
The first two NH90 helicopters of the naval operations NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) variant were delivered to the Qatar Emiri Air Force on March 31
Sikorsky’s first Raider X prototype is more than 85% complete
Sikorsky announced on April 4 that the production of its Raider X competitive prototype for the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft programme – a part of the service’s wider Future Vertical Lift portfolio – is now more than 85% complete
US refuses to be drawn on Ukraine link to Bulgarian F-16 sale
The US Department of Defense has declined to be drawn on the prospect of Bulgaria looking to shift its existing Soviet-era MiG-29 multi-role fighters to Ukraine, following Washington’s approval of the possible sale of F-16 aircraft to Sofia
Commercial
Ultimate Airports: The Mega Hubs - Dubai
There are very few cities that warrant mega-airports in their own right...
Innovation in the Desert
Abu Dhabi-based Strata Manufacturing has recently celebrated its tenth anniversary...
Ultimate Airports: Barra
Forming part of the Scottish Outer Hebrides, Barra is home to an airport without a runway...
Flight Simulation
Thrustmaster Announces HOTAS Magnetic Base and F-16C Viper HOTAS Add-On Grip
To mark its 10th anniversary, Thrustmaster has announced the launch of the HOTAS Magnetic Base and the F-16C Viper HOTAS Add-On Grip.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Feature Discovery Series Episode 4 (Cockpits) Released
The Microsoft development team has released the fourth and last episode in its Feature Discovery Series.