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Historic
Ilyushin Il-18: Soviet Turboprop Triumph
Seven decades after its maiden flight, numerous derivatives of of the Ilyushin Il-18 are still in regular operation...
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...
Quiz: 80 Years of the North American B-25 Mitchell
To commemorate 80 years of the B-25 Mitchell, we've put together a special quiz to test your knowledge on the historic aircraft.
The history of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine
It is, quite simply, one of the most recognisable sounds of the last century. Tara Leggett delves into the history of the second most-produced engine of World War II to understand its adored status
Military
BREAKING: Indonesia to buy 42 Rafales
Indonesia has ordered 42 “latest-generation” Rafales which was announced at a ceremony today (February 10) in Jakarta, as previously reported by Key.Aero.
Ukraine air assets outmatched against Russia
The weaknesses of Ukraine’s air defence capabilities would leave any attempt to launch an aerial counterattack to a Russian invasion of its territory as vulnerable given Moscow’s qualitative and quantitative advantages
Second flight test of AARGM-ER missile deemed a success
Northrop Grumman has announced the completion of the second flight test of its AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range launched from an F/A-18 Super Hornet at the Point Mugu Sea Range off the coast of California
Commercial
Manchester: New decade, new beginnings
Martyn Cartledge previews latest developments in Manchester Airport's transformation project...
Bigger and Better at Birmingham
With its 80th birthday celebrations behind it, Birmingham Airport is tackling the next stage of its evolution...
Flight Simulation
Australia V2 Orbx returns home
Orbx began its campaign to transform the scenic world of flight simulation in Australia.
