Aviation Books
Welcome to Key Publishing's comprehensive collection of Aviation Books, where the world of flight takes centre stage. As a leading publisher dedicated to aviation literature, we are proud to present a diverse range of books that explore the history, technology, and adventure of aviation and aircraft.
Our curated selection covers a wide spectrum of topics, including the pioneering days of aviation, iconic aircraft, aviation technology and innovation, military aviation, commercial aviation, and the inspiring stories of pilots and astronauts. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, a history buff, or simply fascinated by the marvels of flight, our collection offers something for every curious mind.
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Bristol Beaufighter
Key Publishing LtdBristol Beaufighter: Wartime Operations of the Mighty Twin The rugged Bristol Beaufighter was a multi-role aircraft. Operating as a heavily armed ...
View full detailsJet: The Engine that Changed the World
Key Publishing LtdJet: The Engine that Changed the World The invention of the jet engine had a profound effect on the world. Commercial jet aircraft revolutionised t...
View full detailsDouglas DC-8
Key Publishing LtdDouglas DC-8 The Douglas DC-8, which began life in the 1950s as the Douglas Model 1881, became available to airliners a year after the first Boeing...
View full detailsDan-Air
Key Publishing LtdDan-Air Dan-Air began almost by accident: with an aircraft received for a loan payment that wasn’t honoured. With the means to fly aircraft parts ...
View full detailsAirliners of the 2000s
Key Publishing LtdAirliners of the 2000s Each decade in aviation’s history has brought important developments and changes. In the 2000s, the European Airbus consorti...
View full detailsMonarch Airlines
Key Publishing LtdMonarch Airlines Monarch Airlines was founded in June 1967 and began operations from Luton Airport in April 1968, using two Bristol Britannias to f...
View full detailsBAC One-Eleven
Key Publishing LtdBAC One-Eleven NOTE: This is a new book edition of Aeroplane Classic Airliner: BAC One-Eleven. On 20 August 1963, the British Aircraft Corporation ...
View full detailsBritain's Guided Weapons
Key Publishing LtdBritain’s Guided Weapons Britain has been at the forefront of weapons technology since the Industrial Revolution and, with the Brennan wire-guided...
View full detailsLockheed SR-71
Key Publishing LtdLockheed SR-71 Blackbird The Lockheed Blackbird family – the A-12, YF-12, and SR-71 – were the most remarkable reconnaissance and evaluation aircr...
View full detailsSunderland
Key Publishing LtdSunderland NOTE: This is a new book edition of Aeroplane Icons: Sunderland. In the early 1900s, Short Brothers opened its doors as one of the earli...
View full detailsCubana: A Caribbean Survivor
Key Publishing LtdCubana In October 2022, Cubana de Aviación celebrated its 93rd birthday. The flag carrier of Cuba has been on a very colourful journey since its fo...
View full detailsBritish Aircraft of the Falklands War
Key Publishing LtdBritish Aircraft of the Falklands War The Falkland Islands is a remote British territory, about 8,000 miles from the UK mainland and just over 400 ...
View full detailsBritish Reconnaissance Aircraft of the 1970s and '80s
Key Publishing LtdBritish Reconnaissance Aircraft of the 1970s and ’80s This book explores the reconnaissance aircraft used by the British armed forces in the 1970s ...
View full detailsVickers Viscount
Key Publishing LtdVickers Viscount First flown in 1948 and in service from 1953, the Viscount was manufactured to help transform the commercial travel market. In tot...
View full detailsAviation Quiz Book
Key Publishing LtdAviation Quiz Book DO YOU KNOW… · Which Russian aircraft has the NATO reporting name Hoplite? · What the Lo...
View full detailsRAF Kit Through the Ages
Key Publishing LtdRAF Kit Through the Ages The history of the RAF’s pilot and aircrew kit are explored in this volume, which reviews the personal equipment and flyin...
View full detailsIsraeli Air Force
Key Publishing LtdIsraeli Air Force Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, the Israeli Air Force has become a sophisticated and formidable power supported by high...
View full detailsConcorde
Key Publishing LtdConcorde NOTE: Previously published as Aeroplane Classic Airliner: Concorde. The desire for airliners that could fly faster and higher than all tha...
View full detailsFinnair
Key Publishing LtdFinnair Aero Oy, which was later rebranded as Finnair, is one of the oldest surviving airlines in the world. It was established in 1923 and started...
View full detailsLockheed L-188 Electra
Key Publishing LtdLockheed L-188 Electra In January 1955, an industry-wide call from American Airlines for a new aircraft resulted in Lockheed’s newest creation – th...
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Key Publishing LtdVarig Star of Brazil Founded in 1927 by German immigrant Otto Ernst Meyer, Varig was one of Brazil’s earliest airlines. Serving a domestic network ...
View full detailsFlybe Airlines Series Vol 12
Key Publishing LtdFlybe Established in 1979 as Jersey European Airways from the merger of Intra Airways and Express Air Services, by the start of the 21st century, F...
View full detailsLOT Polish Airlines
Key Publishing LtdLOT Polish Airlines: Wings of Central Europe The first traces of Polish aviation can be found in 1910. However, one of the first fully domestic air...
View full detailsDe Havilland Comet
Key Publishing LtdDe Havilland Comet NOTE: This is a new edition of Aeroplane magazine’s De Havilland Comet In the latter half of World War Two, the War Cabinet sa...
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Delve into the captivating narratives of aviation's trailblazers, from the Allied Fighters of World War Two to the ground-breaking achievements of modern space exploration. Explore the evolution of aircraft design and engineering, uncover the secrets of aerial warfare, and gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of aviation pioneers.
With our Aviation Books, you'll embark on a journey learning about the incredible achievements and enduring legacy of aviation Commercial, Historic and Military. Discover the world of aviation with Key Publishing's curated collection of Aviation Books.