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Aeroplane Classics: the Sopwith Dove
It’s often described as an offshoot of the Pup, while the Snipe made a contribution to it. The reality, though, is that the Sopwith Dove is an aircraft type all of its own...
Aeroplane Database: Reggaine Re 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2005
A Hungarian Air Force Re 2000, or Héja, serial V.418. This...
Quashing the myths of air travel in the COVID-19 era
With coronavirus still prevalent around the world, many former fliers are anxious about returning to airline travel, fearful they could catch the killer bug. Tom Batchelor quashes the myths and explores what innovations are out there to help restore confidence to passengers
AIRLINER HISTORY: BAC X-Eleven
It started out as Britain’s last go-it-alone attempt to produce a medium sized airliner. It ended up being the final home-grown commercial...
No call leads to close call for departing 737
A Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-800 rotated 400ft from the end of Gatwick’s runway after the automatic call for V1 did not occur, the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has learned.
The Payen Pa 49
There’s niche, and then there’s niche. A very small — quite charming — and low-powered jet, intended as a delta-winged trainer. Is it any surprise that the Payen Pa 49 remained a one-off?
Return of the MAX - onboard a special 737 MAX flight
It has taken 20 challenging months for the 737 MAX to be recertificated, but it will take Boeing far longer to repair its broken trust. Chris Sloan steps on board a special 737 MAX flight – the first in the US since March 2019 – to examine whether the manufacturer has turned a corner
US green lights Kazakhstani King Air B300ER Scorpion purchase
The US State Department announced on December 23 that it has approved the possible FMS of two King Air B300ER Scorpion intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft to Kazakhstan
Cobham secures French C-135FR support contract
Cobham Mission Systems announced on January 5 that it has secured a three-year contract from Sabena Technics to provide support and maintenance services for the French Air and Space Force’s Boeing C-135FR Stratotanker fleet
Microsoft Flight Simulator Arrives at Southend Airport
Scenery developer, Pilot Plus has released EGMC London Southend Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Amazon buys jets for the first time - here's what they got
The bolstered fleet supports Amazon’s growing customer base during a time when people continue to rely on receiving items they need quickly
Lancaster Anniversary Quiz
It's the 80th Anniversary of the Avro Lancaster this week - so what could be better than a quiz dedicated to the bomber?
Six bizarrely named airlines
What’s in a name? Here are half a dozen examples of carriers with some fairly odd brands
Air New Zealand reveals unusual layover for all US flights
The flag carrier has added a stopover to all of its traditionally nonstop services to North America
The history of the Avro Lancaster
Developed from the flawed Avro Manchester, the Lancaster went on to become Bomber Command’s weapon of choice. As its 80th birthday nears, Key.Aero looks back at the famous bomber’s evolution and service career
Sydney for Microsoft Flight Simulator Out Now
FlyTampa has released Sydney Kingsford Smith (YSSY) Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Stunning images reflect UK defence ops in 2020
As 2020 ended, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) published a number of stunning images to reflect the day-to-day operations that occurred throughout the year
How much do Airbus’ aircraft cost brand-new?
Here’s how much cash you’ll need if you want to own a brand-new example
US approves $4bn AH-64E sale to Kuwait
The US State Department announced on December 29 that it has approved the possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of 24 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters to the Kuwaiti government
Canary Islands for X-Plane
Orbx has announced TrueEarth EU Canary Islands for X-Plane 11 is out now.
JetBlue accepts its first Airbus A220
To round off a very difficult year, the American carrier received good news in the form of its debut A220
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 24
Welcome to the 24th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills on our quiz here!
UAE orders two additional GlobalEyes
The UAE awarded Saab a follow-on contract, worth US$1.018bn, for the acquisition of two additional GlobalEye multi-domain AEW&C aircraft on January 4
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