Europe
Norway receives final P-8A Poseidon
Norway has taken delivery of its fifth and final Boeing P-8A Poseidon. The aircraft, 9586 (c/n 66114/9026. FMS BuNo 169586, ex N688DS) Munin was handed over to the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) and flown to Evenes Air Station, Norway, on May 27
Romanian MiG-21 fleet gains one-year lease of life as operations resume
After suspending all flight activities with its ageing MiG-21 LanceR B/C fleet on April 15 for safety reasons, the Romanian Air Force has resumed operations with the Cold War-era fighter for a one-year period, after which the type will be withdrawn from service
LIVE: Russian invasion of Ukraine (UPDATED)
In the early hours of February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale attack on Ukraine, warning that there would be consequences for any country that should interfere. Key.Aero presents the latest aerial warfare developments from the Eastern European country
Iceland’s lesser-known Akureyri and Egilsstaðir Airports
This Nordic island nation is pulling out all the stops to attract and sustain new international operators at its lesser-known airports. Gordon Smith gives us the low-down.
Finnair’s long-haul premium economy reveal
Today (February 10), Finnair has revealed its brand-new premium economy product for its long-haul portfolio, which is due to debut this spring.
SmartLynx set to add Boeing 737 MAX 8's from April
In a bold move, Riga-headquarted SmartLynx Airlines has inked a deal with SMBC Aviation Capital for a pair of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Seymour Johnson AFB F-15E Strike Eagles Rocketing through Europe
USAF F-15E squadron, 336th FS ‘Rocketeers’ recently flew shoulder-to-shoulder with their Greek, Bulgarian and Romanian counterparts in support of operation Castle Forge, a US Air Forces Europe and Air Forces Africa-led joint, multinational training operation. Alexander Mladenov reports from Graf Ignatievo
How Lockheed Martin is dominating the European fighter market
We report on US defence prime Lockheed Martin's tight grip on Europe's fighter market after the conclusion of Finland’s HX programme and Helsinki’s decision to opt for the F-35
ANALYSIS: Is NATO's NFTE training initiative feasible?
Launched in June 2020, the NATO initiative to create a military pilot training network across the European continent is still being regarded as an undertaking with uncertain prospects. We look at the evolving business case, aimed at offering cost-efficient multinational training solutions
European Mi-24/35 Survey: Twilight Years of Cypriot Hinds?
Cyprus has been a well-established Mil Mi-35P operator since 2001. However, due to spares shortages, overhaul demands and budget woes, the future of the Hind-F in the Cypriot National Guard's ranks remain uncertain, as we explain