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Historic
War veteran reminisces on the brilliance of de Havilland’s Mosquito
Key.Aero speaks to Flt Lt George Dunn who flew Halifax, Mosquitoes and Spitfires with the RAF during World War Two
Key aircraft from the Battle of Britain
As we mark the Battle of Britain’s 80th anniversary, watch exclusive footage of four aircraft that all served in the conflict.
Finding the fallen
The loss of a Handley Page Halifax in June 1944, personal links and the work of artist Loz Atkinson have been combined to create an incredibly thought-provoking exhibition entitled ‘Finding The Fallen’
80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
In readiness to mark Battle of Britain day on September 15, Key.Aero revisits why the day was such an important turning point of World War II
Urgent Action Needed to Save Unique Blackburn Beverley
The sole remaining example of one of the Royal Air Force’s most important transport aircraft, the Blackburn Beverley, is at risk of being scrapped. Aviation Heritage UK’s Chairman, Dr Robert Pleming, is calling for urgent action to save this unique aircraft for the Nation.
Military
Russian drone company in new UK sanctions list
Russian drone company Kronstadt has been included in the list of new UK sanctions targeting key industries and persons it says are supporting the regime and its war effort in Ukraine
Inside the Irish Air Corps: CASA CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft
Comdt Donal Curran, OC 101 Squadron, talks to Key.Aero about the objectives of the unit, its use of the CN-235 and the future of procuring two more modern MPA platforms.
Inside the Irish Air Corps: 102 Squadron’s Learjet 45
Operating a sole Learjet 45 for VIP transport and other mission sets, Comdt Peter Smyth, OC 102 Squadron speaks to Key.Aero about the aircraft’s role and future.
Commercial
Virgin sim where dreams take flight
It’s not every day a teenager gets to handle the controls of an Airbus A350-1000...
Still Up in the Air?
Will the development of a controversial third runway at Heathrow happen? Will capacity issues be resolved? Mark Broadbent considers the latest on the decades-long UK airport expansion saga.
Flybe Collapse: Fleet Fallout
Martin Needham provides an overview of the Flybe fleet before crunching the big data to establish where the company’s grounded aircraft are currently located.
Flybe Collapse: Reaction from Westminster and Beyond
Flybe’s collapse has prompted mixed response from the UK government, unions and investors. We review the key comment and insight from this emerging story.
Flybe Collapse: Which Airports are Hardest Hit?
With Flybe comprising almost the entire commercial air schedule at some UK gateways, Airports International editor Tom Allett examines the facilities which will feel the impact most.
Flight Simulation
Sri Lanka for X-Plane
The latest destination to be released by JustAsia is VCBI - Sri Lanka International Airport for X-Plane 11.
Beech Sundowner Ready for Take-Off
Leading Edge Simulations and X-Aviation have released the Beechcraft Sundowner C23 v2 for X-Plane 11.
