Vulcan Week
The Avro Vulcan is one of the true icons of historic aviation. Starting out as a key part of Britain's nuclear deterrent in the Cold War era, the Vulcan is an aircraft that almost everyone has a soft spot for - and that's largely thanks to XH558. Its incredible restoration, thanks to the work of the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, thrilled airshow crowds up until 2015, but it still has a role to play in inspiring the next generation of aviation engineers.
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Canadian Junkers to Berlin Museum
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Originally designed to support the ambitious Soviet space programme, in the last two decades the unique heavylift An-225 has carried a wide variety of oversize and super-heavy commercial cargoes worldwide. Alexander Mladenov and Krassimir Grozev examine the giant freighter’s development and diverse career
Embraer’s stylish Praetors
Embraer entered the market for midsize business jets in 2007 with two Legacy models. Now, as Rod Simpson reports, the improved Praetor versions are also proving popular with customers
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Friedrichshafen for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Aerosoft has announced Airport Friedrichshafen for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Corsair Takes Flight in Microsoft Flight Simulator
MilViz has announced the FG-1D Corsair for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
JAL reveals fate of PW4000-powered Boeing 777s
The flag carrier grounded the widebody in February following two engine failures involving the powerplant
Joint British-Qatari Hawk squadron to be based at RAF Leeming
UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and his Qatari counterpart, Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, have announced an expansion of the relationship between each nation’s air forces
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 37
Welcome to the 37th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here!
MiG-1 turns 81!
When the MiG-1 first flew on April 5, 1941 it was clear that the aircraft had many deficiencies... yet 100 were still ordered, and the aircraft flew for 4 years. Why?
How India could become the next global aircraft leasing hub
With a fast-growing domestic air travel industry, India is now turning its attention to capitalising on the expected increase in demand for aircraft. Key.Aero speaks with Mandar Mhatre, MD, India at Apex Group to find out how the country plans to become the next leasing and financing capital of the world
Historic aviation off and on screen
Andy Saunders didn't have much time for girlfriends as a young man; historic aviation was (and still is) a huge part of his life...
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