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De Havilland Canada to pause Dash 8 production
The turboprop manufacturer says the “prevailing industry circumstances” have hindered its ability to land new orders
Befriending a Mustang pilot and ace
In this week's MyPast, Kevin Korterud tells his story of a friendship with Bob
“Punchy” Powell, a World War 2 pilot and ace...
Quiz: How well do you know your airlines?
Welcome to this week's commercial aviation quiz! This time we're asking you to identify a wide range of carriers with no discernable link to each other. Let us know what score you get!
Interview - Digital Aviation’s CRJ 550/700
The CRJ 550/700, currently being developed by Digital Aviation and published by Aerosoft, is the first complex third-party aircraft expansion to be released for Microsoft Flight Simulator. We sat down with Hans Hartmann to find out more about the project.
New Ground Services in North America
LatinVFR has released AREX: Airport Regional Environment X North America for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
No 77 Squadron RAAF: Legacy Hornet Walkaround and Pilot Interview
Key.Aero speaks with Flt Lt Em, a junior legacy Hornet pilot with No 77 Squadron RAAF, who gives us an exclusive tour of an F/A-18A and discusses what its like to fly the matured fighter and how it continues to impress the aviators who fly it
Carenado's PA44 Seminole
With three quick offerings in the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace, Carenado is seizing the opportunity to plant its flag on the shores of the fledgeling MFS ecosystem. With the PA44 Seminole, Carenado introduces the wildly popular multi-engine trainer that has been in production for over 40 years.
Loganair chief executive on APD and future of PSO routes
Speaking exclusively to Key.Aero, Jonathan Hinkles – the chief executive of Loganair – weighs in on the UK government's approach to domestic air travel taxation and the future of public service obligation routes
X-Plane Touches Down in the Capital of Dalmatia
Aerosoft has announced Split in Croatia is now available for X-Plane 11.
Air Canada reveals world’s first retro Airbus A220 livery
The narrowbody is the first example of the type to receive the retrojet treatment
FlyPast Podcast Episode 9
In Episode 9 of the FlyPast Podcast, the team chat about the history of commercial aviation, and the early advancements that paved the way for modern flight.
An Introduction to Flight Simulation - Computer Hardware
In this section, we will outline the hardware items you’ll need to get started in flight simulation and the different components that make up a PC System.
7 amazing facts about the Martin PBM Mariner
On the 81st anniversary of its first flight, Key.Aero find out some of the top facts of the popular patrol bomber flying boat
PC Pilot Issue 132 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.
Cathay Pacific reveals sobering January traffic stats
The flag carrier’s load factor dropped to just 13% during the month as it continues to deal with travel restrictions and quarantine requirements
Airbus reports €1.1 billion loss for 2020
The aerospace giant expects to deliver the same number of aircraft this year as it did in 2020
A look back at USAFE's C-23A Sherpa operations
From the mid-1980s, C-23A Sherpas could regularly be seen shuttling between USAFE air bases. We spoke to former members of the 10th Military Airlift Squadron to hear how this unit functioned and its importance should tensions with the Eastern Bloc have spilled over into conflict during the Cold War
Russia's evolving Halo: Enter the Mi-26T2V
Always a jewel in the Soviet rotary-wing crown, we take a look at the the Mil Mi-26, which looks set to receive new Russian military orders as the latest evolution of the 'Halo' emerges
Inside Europe's leading Mil helicopter MRO facility
We visit LOM Praha in the Czech Republic, which serves as Europe’s leading maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for Mil helicopters
Has France's Mirage 2000C fleet become obsolete?
Thirty-six years after the first example touched down in Dijon with the Escadron de Chasse 1/2 'Cigognes', we detail what remains of France's Dassault Mirage 2000C fleet and explore whether or not the platform is now obsolete
A behind-the-scenes look at Exercise Baccarat 2020
The French army's Baccarat helicopter exercise took to the Alps for its 2020 excursion, successfully integrating air and ground forces in challenging condition, as Key.Aero reports
An in-depth look at Canada's changing air force
Few Western air arms are going through such a large and overdue modernisation of their aircraft fleet as the Royal Canadian Air Force. We report on how Canada’s fleet has changed in recent years, and what’s in the pipeline
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