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
THE AEROPLANE: News from November 1940
Ben Dunnell looks back 80 years to see how The Aeroplane covered the momentous events of 1940...
STARS OF THE BIG SCREEN: Battle of Britain pilot
For a dozen RAF flying instructors, it was the opportunity of a lifetime...
AIRLINER HISTORY: Brabazon Committee Part One
Subject to hesitation, repetition and deviation from the outset, even the most generous soul would shy from claiming that the Brabazon Committee — experts tasked to recommend the best way forward for the development of British commercial aircraft after World War Two — had proven a success. On the 75th anniversary of its final report, we examine the reasons why
Military
Keeping the Iranian Air Force F-5E/F Tiger II fleet in service
Combat Aircraft Journal reports on the project keeping the Iranian Air Force F-5E/F Tiger II fleet in service
USMC F/A-18C unit VMFA-312 deploy to Poland
After participating in major multinational NATO training exercise, Cold Response 22, Boeing F/A-18C Hornets from USMC VMFA-312 ‘Checkerboards’ have deployed to Lask Air Base in Poland
Stingers and UAVs part of latest US package to Ukraine
The latest round of military aid deliveries from the US to Ukraine will include Stinger man-portable air defence systems and uncrewed aerial vehicles, as potential Russian war crimes in the country are uncovered
Commercial
Coronavirus: Norwegian Shareholders Approve Rescue Plan
Investors of the embattled carrier Norwegian Air have voted in favour of a plan which will see the airline convert its debt to equity in a bid to secure its future amid the COVID-19 crisis. The approval will also unlock the rest of a NOK 3bn (£230m) bailout package from the Norwegian government.
Which Aircraft is Leaving Air Canada with Immediate Effect?
In a bid to reduce its costs, Air Canada is accelerating the retirement of 79 older aircraft from its fleet including the Boeing 767, Airbus A319 and Embraer E190, with the latter exiting immediately. The decision comes as the flag carrier revealed a C$1bn (£599m) net loss for the first quarter, compared to a C$345m (£197m) profit for the same period last year.
Coronavirus: Airbus Confirms New Cargo Pallet System
European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus is developing a conversion system that will allow freight pallets to be installed on the cabin floor of the A330 and A350 widebody passenger aircraft. The solution will enable airlines to mount cargo shipments to the seat tracks following the removal of the economy-class seats.
Wizz Air’s First Abu Dhabi Destinations Revealed
Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced five new routes connecting Europe with Abu Dhabi, the first of its new UAE subsidiary. The airline is planning to launch services to Budapest and Bucharest from June and Cluj-Napoca, Katowice and Sofia in September.
Coronavirus: Heathrow Shuts Terminal 4 to Passengers
In a bid to further consolidate operations, Heathrow has completed the temporary relocation of flights out of Terminal 4. The process saw ten airlines switch to Terminal 2 over the weekend.
Flight Simulation
Vitoria-Foronda for X-Plane Released
Aerosoft has announced Airport Vitoria-Foronda XP for X-Plane 11 is now available.
PC Pilot Issue 125 Downloads
Specially selected freeware and videos of flight sims reviewed in the January/February 2020 issue.
X-Plane Mobile with Global Scenery Now Available
The latest update to X-Plane Mobile is now available on Android and iOS.