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Historic
Aeroplane News from July 1940
Ben Dunnell looks back 80 years to see how The Aeroplane covered the momentous events of 1940...
Military
IN PICTURES: Rocketing around the ‘Mach Loop’
The F-15Es of the 336th Fighter Squadron 'Rocketeers' have recently been using the 'Mach Loop' in Wales for low-level training and Key.Aero was there on one such day to capture some dramatic photos
How Lockheed Martin is dominating the European fighter market
We report on US defence prime Lockheed Martin's tight grip on Europe's fighter market after the conclusion of Finland’s HX programme and Helsinki’s decision to opt for the F-35
Adopting ASaC: Merlins take over Royal Navy surveillance role
Now responsible for covering the Royal Navy’s airborne surveillance and control mission, alongside its established maritime patrol helicopter roles, the Fleet Air Arm’s Merlin Helicopter Force is adapting to meet the challenges of a new operating environment, as we report
Commercial
Spirited Deal for Airbus
SPIRIT AIRLINES and Airbus have agreed to an MoU to acquire up to 100 A320neo Family examples.
Etihad Boosts Beirut
Etihad Airways has rapidly expanded its operations between Abu Dhabi and Beirut
Certification Hat-trick for Embraer Praetor 500
THE PRAETOR 500, Embraer’s new mid-size business jet, has been granted its type certificate
Ilyushins on Ice
Felix Reimann was granted privileged access to join the crew of an Ilyushin 76 from Cape Town to Antarctica