Vulcan Week
The Avro Vulcan is one of the true icons of historic aviation. Starting out as a key part of Britain's nuclear deterrent in the Cold War era, the Vulcan is an aircraft that almost everyone has a soft spot for - and that's largely thanks to XH558. Its incredible restoration, thanks to the work of the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, thrilled airshow crowds up until 2015, but it still has a role to play in inspiring the next generation of aviation engineers.
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Spirits arrive in Portugal for historic bomber deployment
Three Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit strategic stealth bombers from the USAF’s 509th Bomb Wing have deployed to Lajes Field on Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal, as part of a Bomber Task Force mission in Europe
A year on: When will the aviation industry recover?
After the worst year in history for the aviation industry, Key.Aero speaks to Rico Luman, a senior economist at Dutch bank ING, to find out when the sector could begin a meaningful recovery
Dutch C-130Hs: A Tactical Transition
In recent years, 336 Squadron of the Royal Netherlands Air Force has transitioned its four C-130 Hercules from regular transport duties to tactical operations. We spoke with the unit’s new commander about his plans for this unique squadron
An in-depth look at the Eurofighter's next-gen radar
Will the Eurofighter Typhoon's new ECRS Mk 2 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar be the world's best? Key.Aero investigates...
Phantom Pharewell: Japan bids farewell to the legendary F-4EJ
The legendary McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Phantom II has bowed of service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Key.Aero looks at the multi-role fighter's half-century of Japanese operations
Lisbon eyes the Super Tucano
Embraer’s Super Tucano light attack aircraft could be on the shopping list of the Portuguese Air Force given its current good relationship with the company and the aircraft’s presence at Monte Real Air Base in November
An insight into Venezuela's modern air force
One hundred years after its creation, the Aviación Militar Bolivariana (Venezuelan Air Force) is operating an interesting variety of aircraft, as Key.Aero explores
How a Utair Boeing 737 hit a snowbank upon landing
After the airline initially cited wind shear as the cause of the incident, investigators have now come to a completely different conclusion
AeroVironment to deliver Puma 3 AE to unnamed European nation
AeroVironment will deliver an unspecified number of Puma 3 All Environment (AE) tactical UAS to an undisclosed European customer through the US’ Foreign Military Sales programme
CRJ 550/700 Ready for Take-Off
Aerosoft has announced the CRJ 550/700 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.
Italy celebrates 60 years of the Frecce Tricolori
With the distinction of being the world’s largest military aerobatic team and one of Italy’s national symbols, the Italian Air Force’s Frecce Tricolori marked a major milestone on March 1, when it celebrated its 60th anniversary
Storm Shadow makes combat debut with Typhoon
An RAF-operated Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 has fired MBDA's Storm Shadow for the first time in combat, having used the air-launched cruise missile to strike a target in Iraq on March 10
Wizz Air UK boss discusses launching domestic operations
Speaking exclusively to Key.Aero, Owain Jones, the low-cost carrier’s managing director, explains the company’s stance on launching internal flights in Britain
Chania Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Aerosoft has announced Airport Chania for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
US green lights German P-8A Poseidon acquisition
The US State Department has approved the possible Foreign Military Sale of five Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, associated support services and related equipment to Germany
Two downed heroes
In the Battle of Britain, 204 Messerschmitt Bf 109 pilots achieved five or more victories by October 31, 1940. A number of those would lose their lives afterwards and here, Chris Goss tells the stories of two such aces, who died on the same day...
Bristol’s Blundered Brabazon
It was the largest and most complex commercial aircraft of its day – but it was a monumental failure, as Ken Ellis explains...
How the Noorduyn Norseman changed wilderness aviation
Robert S Grant traces the career of Robert B C Noorduyn’s prototype Norseman CF-AYO – from its first flight during a chilly November morning to its tragic demise on a balmy August evening
Tribute to Robert Pleming
Steve Beebee remembers the man behind British aircraft restoration’s greatest return to flight...
Inside stories: North African air war
The desert skies of North Africa were perilous for Allied fighter pilots during the autumn of 1941. A fine example of the dangers they faced came on the morning of October 12, as Andrew Arthy explains...
Five form a display team
With the intention of forming a display team using variants of the North American T-6 family, five pilots and their aeroplanes descended on Italy’s San Martino Gusnago – as Simone Bovi discovered...
A century of Arctic flying
The Arctic gave aviators their first taste of polar operations and yielded many surprises, as Robin Evans reveals
Indian Air Force’s 3 Squadron at 80
Andrew Thomas reveals some of the rich and proud history of the Indian Air Force’s 3 Squadron in this, its 80th anniversary year...
What was the 'Watussi' Incident?
South Africa relied on the assets of its national airline to carry out its first aerial action of World War Two, explains Andrew Thomas...
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