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Historic
STARS OF THE BIG SCREEN: Tora! Tora! Tora!
It is now half a century since this Pearl Harbor war epic hit the screens...
HIDDEN HISTORY: Neptunes in Africa
HIDDEN HISTORY Neptunes in AfricaWhen the Portuguese Air Force...
World War II’s rocket-powered fighter jet
A wonder in principle… a flop in practice: Key.Aero remembers the Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet, a 700mph single-seater that was ahead of its time
New Spitfire documentary is must-watch TV!
Have you been watching ‘Inside the Spitfire Factory’? The second episode airs at 9pm, Monday October 5 on More4 – don’t miss it!
75 years since the Hawker Typhoon was retired
Transformed from its original role as a high-altitude fighter, the Typhoon found its niche as an interceptor that could fly as low as 500ft. Watch our video of the only one left in the world…
Military
Blue Air Training and Top Aces combine forces
Blue Air Training and Top Aces announced a business combination on March 30
F-22 Raptor loss is F-15EX gain in latest US budget request
The US military looks set to be delivered a mix blessing in the US President’s 2023 financial year defence budget request, with cuts to existing platform numbers while new platforms are brought online
One dead, two injured in US Navy E-2D Hawkeye crash
A US Navy E-2D Hawkeye crashed in the area of Wallops Island and Chincoteague in the State of Virginia on March 30, resulting in one fatality
Commercial
Coronavirus: Airline Brand Values Tumble
The ongoing crisis surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic could result in the top 50 most valuable airline brands losing up to 20% of their brand value. According to a report by Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation consultancy, the total drop in value could equate to more than $20bn.
Coronavirus: European Air Traffic Plummets 80%
According to the latest traffic figures released by EUROCONTROL, the number of flights within Europe is down by more than 80%. On the day chosen for analysis (April 8) there was an 87% reduction equating to just over 4,000 flights, which is 27,000 fewer than the same day in 2019.
COVID-19: The Picture Down Under
While Australia and New Zealand are relatively isolated geographically,...
Flight Simulation
Challenging Airports - Saint Barthelemy
"Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous. But to an even greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity or neglect."- Captain A. G. Lamplugh
Microsoft Flight Simulator Development Update
The Microsoft team has revealed they have partnered with several aerospace manufacturers...