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Historic
The greatest victory
The battle in the Southwest Pacific was arguably one of the most significant of World War Two. Prompted by a discovery in his parents’ attic, John E Happ examines the campaign, brought to life by his pilot father's words...
The smallest jet ever?
It was five metres long, made of wood and only took a month to build. Key.Aero celebrates the tiny but mighty Pa 49 Katy
Fairey Barracuda VS. Curtiss Helldiver
This week we’re comparing the Fairey Barracuda to the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver...
Military
Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 and its use over Ukraine and Azerbaijan
The use of Baykar Defence’s Bayraktar TB2 platform in Ukraine and Azerbaijan has cemented Turkey’s role as a drone provider. Air Forces Monthly investigates
LIVE: Russian invasion of Ukraine (UPDATED)
In the early hours of February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale attack on Ukraine, warning that there would be consequences for any country that should interfere. Key.Aero presents the latest aerial warfare developments from the Eastern European country
Why Finland and Sweden are joining NATO
It is increasingly likely that both Sweden and Finland will be fast-tracked to NATO membership by the end of June. Key Aero examines the reasons behind their decision to join the alliance
Commercial
Etihad Reveals COVID Rebound Plans
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has begun to expand the number of destinations it serves as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) eases travel restrictions on citizens and residents.
Helvetic Hails E-Jet Delivery Flight Record
Swiss regional airline Helvetic Airways has broken the record for the longest distance flight in an Embraer E190-E2.
Fancy a Trip on Qantas' Final 747 Flight? Here's How
Australian flag carrier Qantas has unveiled a programme of events to mark the retirement of its final Boeing 747.
The Lava-Proof Box Aviation Couldn’t Do Without
Designed to withstand temperatures of over 1,000 degrees Celsius and the weight of a rhino, black boxes have assisted air crash investigators for the last 50 years. But, as Thomas Haynes discovers, their future could be even more impressive…
FAA Completes 737 MAX Certification Flights
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed a series of test flights for the Boeing 737 MAX that took place over the last three days.
Flight Simulation
Chania for X-Plane Released
Aerosoft has announced Airport Chania - Ioannis Daskalogiannis XP is now available for the X-Plane 11 platform.
PC Pilot Issue 126 Out Now
The new March/April issue of PC Pilot has finally touched down, and as always it is loaded with exciting reviews, features and tutorials.
C90 GTX King Air Ready for Take-Off
Chilean developer, Carenado has unleashed the C90 GTX King Air for X-Plane 11.
