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Historic
The Spitfire’s elliptical wing explained
Spitfire aficionados Tony Hoskins and Hugh Hunt discuss the design of the most famous aircraft wing ever made.
Design secrets of the Spitfire
Revolutionary flush riveting that increased top speed, and seats made out of the last material you’d expect: watch this video to uncover some of the Spitfire’s hidden but ingenious engineering.
What’s it like to fly in a Spitfire?
As Key.Aero’s Assistant Editor, Tara Leggett has an aviation-themed bucket list. Right at the top of it? Flying in a Spitfire. She went to Biggin Hill and strapped herself in…
The pub where Spitfire pilots drank
Key.Aero meets two Spitfire experts at The Eagle in Cambridge, a place with a poignant tribute to the pilots who gave their lives.
The Spitfire world record holder
Straight after Flt Lt Charlie Brown notched an astonishing 1,500 hours flying Spitfires, Key.Aero spoke to him about what makes this iconic aircraft so special.
Military
UK turn to Draken Europe for Red Air Solution
The UK MOD has signed a deal with Draken Europe to provide the RAF and Royal Navy with an Interim Red Air Aggressor Training Service (IRAATS)
Slovakia donates S-300 missile system to Ukraine
Slovakia will provide an S-300 ground-based air defence battery to Ukraine to bolster its anti-air capabilities, as Russia continues its reorientation its forces to focus on Donbass and the east of the country
Sri Lankan Mi-17s deployed to the Central African Republic
The Sri Lankan Air Force has deployed a pair of Mil Mi-17 Hip medium-lift utility helicopters to support a UN-sponsored peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic
Commercial
Ultimate Airports: The Mega Hubs - Dubai
There are very few cities that warrant mega-airports in their own right...
Innovation in the Desert
Abu Dhabi-based Strata Manufacturing has recently celebrated its tenth anniversary...
Ultimate Airports: Barra
Forming part of the Scottish Outer Hebrides, Barra is home to an airport without a runway...
Flight Simulation
Archer TX/LX for X-Plane Takes Flight
Just Flight, in partnership with Thranda Design have released the PA-28-181 Archer TX/LX for X-Plane 11.
