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Military
The World's Smallest Air Forces
Using AirForces Intelligence data, Key.Aero rounds up ten of the smallest air forces in the world and provides a brief overview on what is currently planned for them.
USAF orders first F-15EX batch in $1.2bn deal
Boeing has been contracted by the US Air Force (USAF) for its first lot of eight F-15EX multi-role fighters, in a deal worth roughly US$1.2bn.
Italian Predator Bs pass flight milestone in Kuwait
Italian Air Force MQ-9A Predator B unmanned aerial systems (UAS), currently deployed at the Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait, have passed 10,000 flight hours in support of military operations in the region.
Aircraft Report: Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
For 25 years, this incredible military transport aircraft has been vital for the US Air Force, among others. Watch our video about it…
Jordanian UH-60M purchase gets US approval
The US State Department has approved the possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of a single Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk medium-lift utility helicopter and related equipment to Jordan.
Commercial
NTSB reveals preliminary findings on the UA 777 engine failure
While the investigation progresses at pace, the agency announced why it thinks the engine failed
Interest in flights soars after Boris Johnson reveals roadmap
Following the prime minister’s announcement yesterday, Key.Aero charts the UK airline industry’s story over the last year using internet search data
Historic
Air show coverage: The Battle Of Britain at Headcorn
The annual aero-extravaganza took place at Headcorn Aerodrome from June 25-27
Above and Beyond: Cyril Bamberger
Graham Pitchfork outlines the career of Cyril Bamberger who fought in the Battle of Britain, the defence of Malta and the Korean War