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Icelandair 'Unsacks' All Its Cabin Crew
Reykjavik-based Icelandair has reversed a decision which would have seen it fire all its cabin crew and make pilots look after the passengers.
Saab invests £50m for FCAS Centre in UK
Saab announced £50 million for a new Future Combat Air System (FCAS) UK centre on day one of Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) Connect, which also saw seven new industrial partners for Team Tempest unveiled.
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Global Boeing 737/747 Fleets
The COVID-19 travel restrictions and lockdowns pushed airlines into a hibernation phase. As they begin emerging, global fleet data reveals exactly what impact the pandemic has had on two of the world’s best-selling commercial aircraft, the Boeing 737 and iconic 747.
How the Spitfire Accidentally Invented Crowdfunding
It has always been an aircraft loved by the people. But thanks to a scheme that was way ahead of its time, the Spitfire was funded by them, too…
The world's biggest helicopter
So big it can operate as a mobile hospital, the Russian Mi-26 Halo has the power to lift a C-130 Hercules. This is the story of the largest helicopter ever made…
Seven of the World’s Most Amazing Runways
Runways come in many different forms and vary greatly in their characteristics. Whether they’re perched on the side of a mountain, are made from sand or are short enough to make landing difficult, the following seven runways some of the most amazing in the world.
RIAT Virtual Air Tattoo
The RIAT crew will be live-streaming the weekend's events on Facebook and YouTube between 11am and 3pm (UK time) on Saturday and Sunday - and it's FREE to view!
Gallery: British Airways' Jumbo Journey
To mark the day that British Airways retired its final Boeing 747s, Key.Aero has put together a gallery of images which illustrate the type's long history with the flag carrier.
Germany signs for two Airbus A321-200NXs
Lufthansa Technik has been contracted to deliver a pair of new-build Airbus A321-200NXs to the Luftwaffe (German Air Force), where they will be used in a troop transport and medical evacuation (medevac) role.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Partnership Series Update
Microsoft Flight Simulator Partnership Series Update - Introducing Meteoblue video.
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