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Historic
5 of the Fleet Air Arm’s best aircraft
We often talk on Key.Aero about the various successful aircraft of the Royal Air Force over the years, but what about other branches of military aviation?
A look back at the Curtiss Seamew
Some couldn’t believe the design could even be accepted during such a crucial wartime stage. But what was so wrong with the Curtiss Seamew?
VIDEO: “My afternoon chatting to John Hemingway”
Tally Ho Project founder David Duker tells the amazing story of how he and a friend visited Ireland to talk to John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, the last survivor of Churchill’s Few
Military
Boeing begins new A-10C wing deliveries to USAF
Boeing announced on May 25 that, in partnership with sub-contractor Korean Aerospace Industries and other key suppliers, it has delivered the first new wing set for the A-10C Thunderbolt II fleet to the US Air Force.
‘Those sorties put hairs on your chest’: Jaguar pilot memories
In the first of a two part video interview with Wg Cdr Mike Sutton (ret’d), whose book ‘Typhoon’ follows his career in the RAF and also what it was like leading a squadron on operations against ISIS, we focus on his time flying the Jaguar
Top Gun: Maverick (NO SPOILER) review
“The sort of extreme-G flying that even has you clenching your butt cheeks in your cinema seat”
Commercial
Flying High with Captain Chris
Since he was a boy, Chris Pohl dreamed of being a commercial pilot. Now, with 38 years of experience behind him, he’s able to reflect on a fascinating career which continues to reach new heights. Louise Rose Jones caught up with the Virgin Atlantic training captain and social media star to find out more.
Breaking Boundaries with Aviation Design
Airlines and aircraft manufacturers alike rely on design...
Flight Simulation
Santorini for Prepar3D
JustSim has released a new Greek island destination for Prepar3D version 4 - Santorini International Airport.
Prepar3D Version 5 On Final
Lockheed Martin has announced Prepar3D version 5 will release on April 14.
Orbx Releases Vienna
Orbx has announced Vienna International Airport is now available for X-Plane and Prepar3D version 4.