News

Alaska

F-22A Raptor undergoing major rebuild in Alaska following crash

6th January 2022

More than three-and-a-half years after USAF Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor 07-4146 ‘AK’ was extensively damaged in a fiery crash, the aircraft is well on its way to being made airworthy again

Beech

Airborne comeback for former Royal Navy Staggerwing

6th January 2022

Beech D17S Staggerwing N18V flew for the first time in around 35 years late last year from Leopoldsburg, Belgium…

Airbus A330 MRTT

UAE to equip A330 MRTT fleet with Israeli self-protection systems

6th January 2022

Elbit Systems has announced that its UAE-based subsidiary, Elbit Systems Emirates, will supply Israeli-developed airborne self-protection systems for the UAE Air Force and Air Defence’s five-strong Airbus A330-243MRTT fleet

Airport Construction

Geneva unveils new jetty

6th January 2022

A new jetty has opened at Geneva Airport, replacing the long-range wide-body aircraft pavilion built for Boeing 747s in 1975

Air Canada

Air Canada 777 suffers tail strike on pilot’s first landing

6th January 2022

An Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER suffered a tail strike while landing at Hong Kong International due to pilot induced oscillations and a high rate of descent, an investigation by the country’s Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) has concluded.

Air cargo

Qatar wins Doha live animals certification

5th January 2022

Following six months of process and product audits, Qatar Airways Cargo has achieved IATA’s CEIV Live Animals certification

Clear

Clear buys virtual queuing firm

5th January 2022

Secure identity specialist Clear has acquired Whyline, a provider of virtual queuing and appointment technology, in an all-cash transaction

Attrition Report

South Korea grounds F-35A fleet following belly landing

5th January 2022

The Republic of Korea Air Force has grounded its Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fleet after one example was forced to perform an emergency belly landing following an avionic system issue on January 4

Allegiant Air

Allegiant backs Boeing with blockbuster order

5th January 2022

The Las Vegas-based ultra-low-cost carrier has gone all in with its first order for brand new jets

2022 Historic News

Ex Officer Commanding of BBMF to receive MBE

5th January 2022

Key.Aero would like to offer our profound congratulations to Squadron Leader Mark Discombe, ex Officer Commanding of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, who has received an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list

Bell 206

CowanSim 206 B3 for X-Plane Out Now

5th January 2022

X-Plane developer, CowanSim has released the 206 B3 for X-Plane 11.

Aviation

Qatar's initial NH90s make first public appearance

5th January 2022

According to a press release by Leonardo company on January 3, the Qatar Emiri Air Force NH90 programme marked a major milestone with the first appearance of the Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) and NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) variants during Qatar’s national day on December 18

2022 Historic News

Save Coventry Airport to hold Open Day

5th January 2022

Aviation group ‘Save Coventry Airport’ is holding an open day and fly-in on January 8 for the general public to attend to raise awareness about the airfield, which may be closed to make space for a factory