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Historic
Mercure: Dassault’s Wing Messenger
The Dassault Mercure has the sad distinction of probably being the world’s least successful airliner...
Valiant: The First V-Bomber
Overshadowed by the Vulcan and Victor, the Valiant was the only one of the V-bombers...
War veteran reminisces on the brilliance of de Havilland’s Mosquito
Key.Aero speaks to Flt Lt George Dunn who flew Halifax, Mosquitoes and Spitfires with the RAF during World War Two
Key aircraft from the Battle of Britain
As we mark the Battle of Britain’s 80th anniversary, watch exclusive footage of four aircraft that all served in the conflict.
Military
US to send F-35s, AH-64s and troops to bolster NATO’s eastern flank
The US announced on February 22 that it will further bolster the defence of NATO’s eastern flank with additional European-based troops, F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighters and AH-64 Apache attack helicopters
Philippines signs contract for 32 more Black Hawks
Lockheed Martin's Polish subsidiary, PZL Mielec, signed a contract with the Philippine Department of National Defence on February 22 for the manufacture of 32 additional Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk multi-role helicopters. All 32 are scheduled for delivery by 2026.
High Society: US Air Force Special Operation Command
The US Air Force Special Operations Command is making extensive efforts to expand its aviation fleet’s capabilities, while evolving tactics to address growing adversarial threats
Commercial
Airliner World 250: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Former editor Craig West takes a casual meander back through his time at the helm of Airliner World...
Tour de Force: The British Airtours Story Part 2
In the second of two parts, David Ransted concludes the story of British Airtours...
Flight Simulation
Audio for VATSIM Released
Audio for VATSIM is a new technology for voice communication featuring....
Inverness for X-Plane Out Now
UK2000 has announced the X-Plane version of Inverness 2019 is now available.
