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Historic
VIDEO: The incredible story of a lost Halifax
Used for the bombing raid on the Tirpitz, this Halifax crash-landed on a frozen lake in Norway. 26 years later, it was found by a team of divers…
Lancaster Vs. Flying Fortress
Rounding off our Lancaster week, we take a look at the stats of Britain's iconic WWII bomber in comparison to America's...
VIDEO: The RAF Museum's Avro Lancaster
Key.Aero speaks to Ian Thirsk of the Royal Airforce Museum about their iconic Lancaster Bomber...
“The Lancaster story that changed my life”
As part of our series, MyPast – where you get to tell us your historic aviation stories – George Corney tells us about the day that sums up the bravery of the men who went up in the Lancaster during World War II
Military
Private sector satellite services “game changer” for Ukraine
The provision of satellite imaging capabilities to Ukraine has significantly aided the country in shaping the strategic military response to Russia’s February 24 invasion, according to a former chairman of the State Space Agency of Ukraine
The MBDA missiles set to make the F-35 and Rafale even deadlier
Hard-hitting missiles are being developed by MBDA to make the F-35 and Rafale much deadlier in the battlespace, following the types’ upgrades later this decade
Australia to acquire AH-64Es and expand its MH-60R fleet
The Australian government announced on May 9 that it will proceed with the purchase of 29 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardians and expand its fleet of Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters by 13
Commercial
Qantas: Managing the COVID Challenge
Qantas had big plans for 2020 and it was poised to commemorate its 100th anniversary this year...
Al Baker: No Airbus or Boeing Deliveries Until 2022
Qatar Airways will be accepting no deliveries of any Airbus or Boeing aircraft this year or next. Akbar Al Baker, the company’s CEO told Sky News this afternoon that he had notified both manufacturers of the decision.
Britten-Norman Celebrates Islander’s 55th Birthday
British aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman celebrated the 55th anniversary of the BN-2 Islander’s first flight on June 13.
The Future of Holidays
That well-earned summer break you’ve been waiting for could be just around the corner. From the airport experience to the cost of flights, Thomas Haynes investigates what holidays could be like in the post COVID-19 world