News

Airbus

Royal Jordanian outlines fleet modernisation plans

3rd October 2022

The introduction of new, next-gen narrowbodies, and separate ongoing talks to bolster its widebody fleet, have been revealed by the flag carrier. Find out more on Key.Aero…

Boeing 747

NASA Boeing 747SP retires after stellar career

30th September 2022

NASA’s Boeing 747SP, N747NA (c/n 21441), which was adapted to carry a large telescope and was referred to as the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), flew its last mission yesterday (September 29).

Gloster Meteor

Students resume work on Meteor project

30th September 2022

Former Argentinian Air Force (FAA) Gloster Meteor F.4 C-010 (formerly RAF RA393) is currently being restored by students of the Escuela de Educación Secundaria Técnica No.7, a technical school in Buenos Aires

Boeing

WestJet in LARGE MAX 10 order

30th September 2022

The Calgary-based carrier has opted for the largest variant of the Boeing 737 MAX family as part of a “multi-billion-dollar investment”. Find out more on Key.Aero…

Maintenance

South African Gripens gain new lease-of-life with Saab support contract

30th September 2022

Swedish aircraft and defence equipment manufacturer, Saab, has been contracted to provide maintenance services for the South African Air Force’s fleet of JAS 39C/D Gripen multi-role fighters, as the nation seeks to revive its long-dormant combat and defensive capabilities

Aircraft Deliveries

Second batch of Chengdu J-10CE fighters arrives in Pakistan

30th September 2022

A second batch of Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group/Chengdu Aerospace Corporation J-10CE multi-role fighters has been handed over to the Pakistan Air Force, increasing the number delivered to date to 12 aircraft

Asobo Studio

World Update XI: Canada Now Available

30th September 2022

Asobo Studio has released World update XI: Canada for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The latest world update improves the scenery for Canada with upgraded urban architecture, accurate coastlines, tundras, glaciers and mountain peaks.

HALE UAV

NATO receives first upgraded RQ-4D Phoenix

29th September 2022

The first RQ-4D Phoenix HALE UAV to complete the so-called Maritime Mode software upgrade and subsequent testing with the type’s manufacturer, Northrop Grumman, was returned to the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force at Sigonella Air Base in Sicily, Italy, on September 17

Air cargo

Container shipping giant unveils new cargo airline

29th September 2022

Using a fleet of Boeing widebody freighters, the carrier is scheduled to start operations in 2023. Find out more on Key.Aero.

X-Plane

ViperJet eX Released

29th September 2022

Aircraft developer, Aerobask has released the ViperJet eX for X-Plane 12.

Lockheed Martin

Switzerland signs procurement contract for 36 F-35As

29th September 2022

Swiss plans to acquire a fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation multi-role stealth fighters marked a significant step forward on September 19, when Switzerland’s federal office for defence procurement, armasuisse, announced that the procurement contract for 36 aircraft had been signed

Consolidated PBY Catalina

Goodwood honours for Hurricane and Catalina

29th September 2022

The Freddie March Spirit of Aviation concours d’elegance returned for its 22nd year at September’s evocative Goodwood Revival in Sussex

Aer Lingus

BREAKING: Aer Lingus launches route to a surprising US city

28th September 2022

Aer Lingus has revealed plans to launch transatlantic flights to a rather unexpected American city. From May 19, 2023 the Irish flag carrier will link its Dublin base with Cleveland, Ohio.

Eurofighter Typhoon

RAF Typhoons help sink US frigate

28th September 2022

In the early weeks of September, during a multinational SINKEX off the coast of Scotland, Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s helped destroy a decommissioned US Navy frigate