# Aviation Special Magazines — Aviation, transport, modelling

> Digital collection of aviation, transport, and modeling magazines and bookazines. (iPhone/iPad app by Key Publishing.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aviation-special-magazines/id477112351 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Key Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/780595569)
- Category: Lifestyle, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-11-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aviation-special-magazines/id477112351/reviews.md

## What is Aviation Special Magazines?

Key’s Aviation and Transport Special Magazines – Essential reading from the teams behind your favourite aviation, transport and specialist leisure magazines!
Brought to you by Key Publishing Ltd, Europe’s Leading Transport Publisher, you can purchase and read all the latest Bookazines and Magazine Specials in one handy app.
Subjects covered include:

•        Historic military aviation - Special editions celebrating iconic aircraft from the teams behind FlyPast and Aeroplane magazines.
•        Historic commercial aviation - Including airliner and airport specials, and the Airliner Classics Series, written by the editors of Airliner World.
•        Modern military aviation and aerospace – Specials covering air forces and services from around the world. Titles include official RAF yearbooks, UK and US Navy Airpower specials, in-depth aircraft profiles and histories from the AirForces Monthly and Combat Aircraft teams.
•        Flight Simulation – Read the essential PC Pilot guides to maximising your enjoyment of your hobby.
•        Warfare and wartime specials – Everything from Napoleon and Zulus to Armistice and the Falklands, and lots more in between.
•        Scale Plastic and Railway Modelling – Hornby and Airfix Model World magazine specials show you how to improve your modelling skills.
•        Railway specials - Covering everything from steam locomotives, diesel traction and modern-day electric trains.
•        Transport and vehicle specials – The latest bookazines on buses, military vehicles and classic Land Rovers.

And much more!

Please note: Posters, calendars or wall planners, plans, decals etc. may not necessarily be included with this digital issue. Please check the specific issue’s description within the app, to see if it is included with that digital version. 

Published by Key Publishing Ltd. The entire contents of this title is © copyright. All rights reserved. 

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This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues.

Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase.

-The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product.
-You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period.
-Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased.
-If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged.

Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account.

We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved.
If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store

Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags.

If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com

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You can find our privacy policy here:
http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx

## Key features

- Historic military aviation content
- Commercial and modern aviation specials
- Flight simulation guides
- Warfare and wartime historical content
- Scale plastic and railway modeling guides
- Transport and vehicle specials

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Falklands (id:737246) | $4.99 | one-time |
| B-52 Stratofort... (id:737157) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boeing - The Ne... (id:737575) | $4.99 | one-time |
| KC 135 (id:735558) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A380 (id:748016) | $4.99 | one-time |
| F-14 Bombcat (id:749369) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boeing 787 Drea... (id:750775) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2016 US Navy & ... (id:752676) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stealth (id:752680) | $4.99 | one-time |
| F-22 Raptor (pp:999146) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Royal Navy ybk ... (pp:999136) | $7.99 | one-time |
| WWII Elite Forces (pp:1003500) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cold War (pp:1003510) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 21st Century A... (pp:1003540) | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Parachute ... (pp:1020835) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Canberra (pp:1026976) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Classic Jet Era (pp:1026996) | $7.99 | one-time |
| F-15E Strike E... (pp:1144177) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Air Combat (pp:1144169) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stealth Bombers (pp:1140274) | $7.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aviation-special-magazines/id477112351/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Broken program

*2023-07-26*

The magazines won’t rotate correctly on an iPad. I have been trying to get an answer for a ‘bug fix’ for over a year. Surely somebody at Aviation Specials can make their product compatible with one of the most popular reading devices.
Well?

### 1/5 — DO NOT USE

*2023-02-23, version 6.0.6*

It is now 3-yrs since any update on this app, and it shows!

The app will not use the full screen, giving you a small section, showing a page and a half, portrait, irrespective of the layout you’ve chosen and leaving most of your screen black.  You can try and change it, but it doesn’t improve things and then the app crashes.

I strongly advise against spend any money with Key Publishers, until they have an app fit for purpose.

Once again, you can spend a fortune through Apple purchases and you are left high and dry; I’ve already had one U.S. magazine withdraw its app (with 5-years of subscriptions) and another simply refuse to load the 6-years subscriptions paid for.

But hey, Apple and Key Publishers are getting your money, so why should they care?

### 1/5 — The app crashes constantly

*2022-01-06*

In the first 3 minutes I’ve been using this app, it crashed twice already, each time I was browsing the catalogue. It does not instill confidence to make any purchase.

### 1/5 — Poor

*2013-03-24, version 4.2.4*

App looks good but the first mag downloaded has pages loading, blurred images and pixelated pages. Reinstalled three times but still does not work. Cannot recommend.

### 2/5 — Not so impressed at first

*2012-12-15, version 4.2.4*

Downloaded the free app and then bought a magazine.  Not very clear what's going on during the download process and the app abruptly closed.  Went back in and it took ages to load and then the magazine I 'd downloaded was no where to be seen.  After a couple of minutes an updating message appeared and then the magazine was available.  Tried to go back in a couple of times and the app takes ages to load and then closes.  Later in the day it started working better but still slow to load.

### 1/5 — Fuzzy text... Can't read

*2012-08-19*

Text remains fuzzy when zooming in to page so I cannot read anything! Please fix this app.

### 5/5 — Pretty cool

*2012-04-25*

Very useful I like it A+

### 1/5 — Stop crashing!

*2012-04-21, version 4.1.8*

Magazines are OK but the app is about as stable as a bag of rats

### 1/5 — Magazine won't load

*2012-04-18*

Purchased new magazine on the B-52 downloaded it and nothing, magazine won't load.  A black screen!  Please fix !!!!!!

### 1/5 — not worth it

*2012-01-04*

just a set up for you to buy other magazines. The app doesn't have but a few choices, it would be much better if they offered more than about six different issues ( for about 6 bucks each).

## Frequently asked questions about Aviation Special Magazines

### What kind of content does Aviation Special Magazines offer?

Aviation Special Magazines provides digital access to a wide range of content, including historic military and commercial aviation, modern aerospace, flight simulation guides, warfare specials, scale plastic and railway modeling, and transport and vehicle specials.

### Can I purchase individual issues of magazines?

Yes, within the Aviation Special Magazines app, users can purchase both current and back issues of the available magazines and bookazines.

### How do subscriptions work in Aviation Special Magazines?

Subscriptions are available within the app and will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. They automatically renew unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

You can turn off auto-renewal through your Account Settings, but you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period.

### Does Aviation Special Magazines include advertisements?

Yes, this app contains advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag in its data.

### What devices is Aviation Special Magazines compatible with?

Aviation Special Magazines is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible across various Apple devices.

### How often is Aviation Special Magazines updated?

The app was last updated on August 28, 2024, indicating regular updates to ensure content and functionality are current.

### What is the age rating for Aviation Special Magazines?

Aviation Special Magazines has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2.10 — 2024-08-28

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.2.5 — 2023-11-21

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.2.4 — 2023-08-17

New and improved app homepage
New subscription page
My Account controls
Numerous bug fixes and improvements

We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback.

### 6.0.6 — 2019-03-28

Improved reading experience
iPhone X support
Bug fixes and other improvements

**We always love to hear your feedback. If you have any comments or queries please contact us at help@pocketmags.com**

### 6.0.0 — 2018-07-20

Improved reading experience
iPhone X support
Bug fixes and other improvements

**We always love to hear your feedback. If you have any comments or queries please contact us at help@pocketmags.com**

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