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
Hunter arrives at Bournemouth
The restored forward section of Hawker Hunter GA.11 WV381 has arrived at Bournemouth Aviation Museum
Autogyro collection moved
A collection of the distinctive rotorcraft associated with the late Wg Cdr Ken Wallis has been relocated
Battle of Britain Spitfire Mk.I approaches completion
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I P9372 has entered the final stages of restoration with the Biggin Hill, Kent-based Spitfire Factory
Gripen prototype arrives at new home
Sweden’s Aeroseum took delivery of its latest exhibit on November 16, 2022 – SAAB JAS 39-2 ‘52’
Military
PAS 23: Hungary’s first H225M Caracal ready for delivery
Airbus Helicopters exhibited four of its helicopters during the Paris Air Show, including an H225M Caracal, which was painted dark grey and sported Hungarian Air Force markings. While it was technically crossed out, the helicopter wore ‘70’ as its serial number
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst bids fond farewell to KC-10A fleet
The departure of McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender (serial 84-0188) from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on June 22 marked not only the end of KC-10 operations for the USAF’s 305th and 514th Air Mobility Wings, but also the type’s 33-year mission at the New Jersey base
RAF Airlift Debate: Can the A400M Atlas effectively replace the C-130J Hercules?
The early retirement of the Royal Air Force’s C-130J Hercules generated furious debate, with many raising concerns that the A400M Atlas was ‘not up to the job’ of replacing it. Jon Lake looks at the issues
Commercial
Air Canada reveals new transborder routes
The flag carrier will boost its services to the United States thanks to new connections planned from December. Find out where now…
Virgin Atlantic to ditch Dreamliners and go all-Airbus?
Virgin Atlantic’s fleet has undergone a dramatic transformation in the past two years. Key.Aero speaks to the airline’s CEO, Shai Weiss about whether further change is on the cards, the prospect of the return of supersonic flight, and the company’s plan to get back to profitability
Airbus hands over 500th A350 example
The European manufacturer had recently reached the milestone following a delivery to Iberia. Find out more now…
Flying onboard a Boeing 747SP: Stargazing with SOFIA
NASA’s iconic Boeing 747SP made significant contributions to our study of the cosmos, but budgetary constraints have brought its mission to a premature end. In part two of this feature, Bernd Sturm recounts his recent experience stargazing with SOFIA.
Royal Jordanian outlines fleet modernisation plans
The introduction of new, next-gen narrowbodies, and separate ongoing talks to bolster its widebody fleet, have been revealed by the flag carrier. Find out more on Key.Aero…
Flight Simulation
Orbx releases Helipads LA Medical
Orbx has introduced a new Medical Activities Expansion Pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator, covering the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
DCS: Black Shark 3 interview
We invited Eagle Dynamics’ project manager, Andrey Chizh, to talk to us about the work being done on the third iteration of their highly popular DCS: Black Shark series.
UK Carrier Strike Group released
Miltech Simulations has announced UK Carrier Strike Group for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
