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Military

Spanish F/A-18 assists stricken airliner during in-flight emergency

A Spanish Air and Space Force-operated F/A-18A+ Hornet assigned to 462 Escadron – a component of Ala 46 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria – recently provided support to an Airbus A321-211 belonging to Sunclass Airlines, after the airliner declared an in-flight emergency due to a possible landing gear problem

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RNZAF using King Air 350i fleet to bridge ISR capability gap

Two of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s four sensor pod-equipped King Air 350i aircraft were signed off in February to perform operational ISR missions in addition to their existing crew training roles

The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 138

Welcome to the 138th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here

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The first-ever Boeing 757’s pivotal role testing F-22 technology

Forty years after its maiden flight, the first Boeing 757 continues to earn its keep. For most of its existence the aircraft has played a significant role supporting the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor fighter. David Willis details the career of the aircraft – unofficially dubbed the Catfish

First four ex-Slovak Air Force MiG-29s depart for Ukraine

On March 23, the first four of the 13 recently retired from active service from the Slovak Air Force have been transferred to Ukraine

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Commercial

Flair Airlines file lawsuit

The Canadian ULCC claims the seizure of its aircraft was “unlawful”.

Qatar Airways expanding in Africa

The Middle Eastern carrier has announced big expansion plans for the African continent.

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Air Canada and United Airlines to join forces

Air Canada and United Airlines has announced more than 260 daily transborder flights, with two new routes coming this summer.

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Historic

Where can you see Concorde today?

Of the 20 Aérospatiale/BAC Concordes built, 18 airframes survive around the world today – as FlyPast’s Jamie Ewan details…

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EXCLUSIVE: Cotton Electra takes to the skies! 

Said to be one of the world’s most historic photo-reconnaissance aircraft still in existence, Lockheed 12A Electra Junior G-AFTL has returned to the skies following restoration by Sywell-based Air Leasing…

Newark Air Museum to mark Golden Jubilee

The Nottinghamshire attraction will have been open to the public for 50 years in April, and will celebrate this golden jubilee with a two-day special event on the weekend of April 15 to 16

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Flight Simulation

Rockhampton Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator

Developed by Rob Byrne, the package is a detailed rendition of YBRK Rockhampton Airport in Central Queensland based on photos taken on-site with crisp 15cm aerial imagery and custom ground polygons.

MSFS Baron upgraded to Steam

Black Square's Analog Baron upgrades the default G58 Baron for Microsoft Flight Simulator with a new interior, panel and systems, including winglets.

Antonov An-2 ready for take-off

The Microsoft Flight Simulator development team has announced the next aircraft in the Famous Flyer series, the Ukrainian-built An-2 is out now.

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Upcoming Events

Visit the Vulcan Day

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

See former Royal Air Force bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 up close in its hangar at our Visit the Vulcan Day. You can walk round the Vulcan and for an additional fee you can climb inside for a guided tour of the cockpit.

Aerojumble '23

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Salisbury, United Kingdom

The webpage for the events states "buy, sell or swap anything aviation or militaria".

British Gliding Association Competitions

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Alton, United Kingdom

The following competitions will take place:
Standard Class Nationals 2023
Open Class Nationals 2023
15M Nationals 2023

Heathrow Aircraft Enthusiasts Fair

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Sunbury on Thames, United Kingdom

Now in its 30th year, this popular event always features a stunning display of aircraft-related collectable items, on dozens of stalls and is a must for aviation enthusiasts.

Vulcan XL426 Dam Busters Twilight Taxi-Run

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

A special twilight taxi-run by Vulcan XL426 will commemorate the 80th Anniversary of 617 Squadron and its famous World War 2 'Dam Busters' raid against the Mohne, Edersee and Sorpe dams.

Oregon International Air Show - Hillsboro

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Hillsboro, United States

The event's webpage says: "The Oregon International Air Show has been the State of Oregon’s largest aviation event since 1988." The organiser's started running two airshows in 2021, in Hillsboro and McMinnville,