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Historic
Amy Johnson: Queen of the Skies
Britain’s Amy Johnson is one of the most renowned aviatrixes of all time. Key.Aero tells the enduring story of this famous flying female on the 80th anniversary of her death
From Bikes to Biplanes
While he may not be a household name, pioneering aviator and aeroplane manufacturer Glenn Curtiss' contributions to aviation were enormously significant – as Kathleen Hanser reveals
Arizonan Adventure
Former RAF fast jet pilot Al Munro reveals how an exercise in Europe led to him flying A-7s in the US, escorting a Russian defector and gaining valuable insight into the hearts and minds of the so-called enemy
Military
Spatial awareness: The UK's defence space strategy
After many months of speculation as to where the UK’s Defence Space Strategy might head, the government earlier this year revealed which future capabilities are to be developed
Sixth upgraded Kazakh L-39 flies in full colours
Aero Vodochody has completed the overhaul and upgrade of the sixth of ten Kazakhstan Air Force L-39Cs that are being fitted with a GenesyS avionics system.
Enhanced air policing F-16 swap over
As Russian aggression in Ukraine shows no sign of abating, there has been a swap over of US Air Force F-16CMs at Fetesti Air Base in Romania to continue operating in support of NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing (EAP) mission in the Black Sea region
Commercial
New UVC light kits for security checkpoints
New light kits that are said to be capable of destroying up to...
Stobart readies Southend for post-COVID era
London Southend Airport (SEN) owner, the Stobart Group, has announced...
Flight Simulation
Falke SF-25 for Aerofly FS 2
Just Flight has announced the Propair Falke SF-25 is now available for Aerofly FS 2.
X-Plane Touches Down in the Seychelles
Aerosoft has released Seychelles XP as download for X-Plane 11.
Vulcan for X-Plane Incoming
Just Flight in partnership with Thranda Design have revealed the Avro Vulcan for X-Plane 11 is currently in development...