Latest from Key.Aero
Explore the latest news and features by our world-class aviation journalists. Stay up to date on the latest military aviation developments, commercial airline news, historic restoration projects, flight simulation releases and much more.
Trending Topics
Israel-Hamas War Boeing 747 RAF Concorde Vulcan Ukraine Russia War
Historic
A day at the show: Farnborough 1962
As the aerospace industry this week gathers at the Farnborough International Airshow, Ben Dunnell presents a series of stunning photos taken during its predecessor - the SBAC show - 60 years ago
The Eighth Air Force vs The Flakwaffe
Donald Nijboer examines the use of flak in World War Two – the greatest combat hazard to bombers operating in European skies
The birth of The Eighth Air Force
Thomas McKelvey Cleaver charts the arrival and operations of The Eighth Air Force in the European theatre of World War Two
The tragic crash of an Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress
The valiant actions of an American B-17 pilot saved the lives of his crew – but at the expense of his own. Anthony Moor details the tragic crash of an Eighth Air Force Flying Fortress
Military
193rd SOW adopts new mission as first Commando II arrives
As part of the 193rd Special Operations Wing’s (SOW’s) ongoing conversion to the Lockheed Martin MC-130J Commando II, the unit received the first of its new tactical tanker-transport aircraft on February 2
How will the US Navy's carrier strike capabilities evolve over the next decade?
What does the future hold for the striking power of US Navy Carrier Air Wings? Combat aircraft Journal provides an in-depth by-type overview of how the most powerful Carrier Strike force in the world will be strengthened and modernized to meet new and emerging threats over the next decade
Russia eyes Indian collaboration in developing fifth-gen Checkmate fighter
Russia reportedly plans to discuss potential cooperation with India in the creation of new fifth-generation combat aircraft – with the previously unveiled Checkmate light tactical fighter being focused on in particular – at the Aero India 2023 international air show and defence exhibition, which is currently being held in Bengaluru
Commercial
Singapore Airshow debrief: Must knows from the show
While numbers were down on previous years, the return of the biennial Singapore Airshow gave a welcome shot in the arm for a beleaguered industry, as Nigel Pittaway reports from Changi
Iceland’s lesser-known Akureyri and Egilsstaðir Airports
This Nordic island nation is pulling out all the stops to attract and sustain new international operators at its lesser-known airports. Gordon Smith gives us the low-down.
Retro planespotting at Nairobi in the 1970s
Bob O'Brien gives us a treat as he delves into his extensive collection to share some of the best snaps of Nairobi’s Embakasi Airport – better known today as Jomo Kenyatta International – the main gateway to Kenya’s capital and surrounding country, taken during the 1970s.
Heading 'Down Under' to Broome Airport
While Broome International Airport is often viewed as the gateway to a tropical retreat, it also plays a critical role serving the local community and industry. Chris Frame chats with the site’s CEO, Paul McSweeney, about the airport’s latest struggles and successes.
QUIZ: UK Runway Roulette
If there's ever been a week when you want to know how much of a crosswind you have, this has probably been it... So here's an opportunity to make sure you know your 'zero eights' from your zero nine rights'
Flight Simulation
Rotterdam Airport for X-Plane Out Now
Scenery developer RDPresets has released Rotterdam The Hague Airport for X-Plane 11.
New Balkan Destination from Orbx
Scenery developer, Orbx has announced LYPG Podgorica Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Worcester Regional Airport for MSFS Released
MXI Design has announced Worcester Regional Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.