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Military
'River Rattlers'
The US Navy Reserves fly some of the oldest Hornets in the US, yet they are able to provide meaningful fleet support and a valuable reserve force if the need to boost the front line arises.
Airbus delivers masks to Spain to aid COVID-19 crisis efforts
An Airbus A400M has delivered critically needed masks to Spain as part of an effort to combat the COVID-19 virus.
Modification work begins on new “Air Force One”
The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) has announced that the first of two Boeing 747-8s to be modified to VC-25B standard to become a new “Air Force One”, has begun.
Australia releases shortlist for Shadow 200 replacement
The Australian Army has shortlisted four companies to compete in providing a replacement for its AAI RQ-7 Shadow 200 tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) under its Project LAND 129 campaign.
India paves way for Tejas Mk1A procurement
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has finalised the procurement of 83 indigenously produced Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas Mk1A light fighters.
Commercial
Podcast: The year in commercial aviation
Hans and Tom from Key.Aero discuss the happenings of 2020 and look ahead to next year to explore the commercial aviation industry's path to recovery
Marking 35 years of the Fokker 50
Exactly 35 years ago today, the Fokker 50 took to the skies for the first time. Key.Aero looks back at its debut and examines which airlines are still flying it
The Commercial Aviation Review of the Year
It's been a hugely tough year for the commercial aviation industry but here have still been some great stories. Hans and Tom from Key.Aero's content and editorial team take a look back at some of the best bits from 2020's video features
Historic
First Flight of the North American F-100 Super Sabre
On the anniversary of the first flight of ‘The Hun’, we consider whether the pros outweighed the cons
Fascinating report on the B-47 Stratojet from 1951
A detailed review of the massive Boeing bomber programme from The Aeroplane, 70 years ago
The Edgar Percival story
The enigmatic Edgar Wikner Percival was a war veteran, test pilot and aircraft-maker, who designed, built and tested the sleekest of interwar light aircraft...
Flight Simulation
Back to Basics - Stage 1, Lesson 5
This issue covers some more advanced skills that are essential...
