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Historic

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Do you know the story of ‘Frances Dell’?

Highly polished Mustang ‘Frances Dell’ was the star attraction at a German airfield this summer. Darren Harbar caught up with its new owner and uncovered an incredible story…

Famous Mustang racer flies again

‘Thunderbird’ stars during debut at EAA AirVenture show at Oshkosh

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Incredible story of the world's last flying Sunderland

Edward Hulton knew he was chucking money down the drain in keeping Short Sunderland G-BJHS flying, but he wasn’t about to throw away his dream. Thirty years after it left for the States, the archives of its former captain, Ken Emmott, offer some wonderful memories

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Was the TSR.2 a political disaster?

In March 2000, former TSR.2 chief test pilot Roland ‘Bee’ Beamont aired his eye-opening views on the project – and pulled no punches! FlyPast shares some of his opinions and recollections

Historic Aviation Quiz: The de Havilland Comet

When de Havilland’s elegant Comet took to the skies for the first time, it heralded a new age – jet travel. With July 27, 2023 marking the 74th anniversary of that first flight, we dedicate this week’s quiz to the type that made the already shirking world even smaller…

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Military

The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 168

Welcome to the 168th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here

VIDEO: What it was like to be the RAF’s last Tornado pilot

Flt Lt Nathan Shawyer was the last ever RAF pilot to be taught to fly the Tornado. He spoke to Key Aero’s Dino Carrara about his time on the legendary jet, including what it was like to be on the final conversion course, then going straight on operations over Iraq and Syria and being part of the retirement celebrations for the aircraft.

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When a navy operated Tornados

Doug Gordon details the varied roles undertaken by Tornados of the German Navy

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Commercial

Deutsche Aircraft reveals D328eco launch customer

Deutsche Aircraft has signed a deal for the delivery of five D328eco aircraft.

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BREAKING: Jet2 set to open new UK base

UK leisure airline Jet2 is set to open its 11th UK base next summer.

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The incredible evolution of in-flight entertainment

From its origins as a single projector playing to a handful of passengers, inflight entertainment has evolved to become a staple of our inflight experience. Alex Preston looks at how airlines have been keeping us amused over the years

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Will the recent business jet sales boom continue?

Over the last few years, business jet manufacturers have seen their order books grow. This year will determine whether the upswing continues or if the industry’s challenges limit growth. David Willis reviews the current state of the business jet sector and looks at some of the aircraft under development

Cargolux 747 shears undercarriage after emergency landing

The aircraft was in the process of making an emergency landing at the time

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Flight Simulation

Niagara District Airport released

Scenery developer CanadianFlightSimStudios has released Niagara District Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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Orbx’s London City Airport v2 & London City Pack review

In its commitment to improving the Microsoft Flight Simulator world, Orbx has just released version 2 of London City Airport. In this review, we see how the new airport works with its Landmarks London City Pack to enhance the centre of London.

Omaha-Eppley Airfield for MSFS released

The latest destination from Verticalsim is Omaha-Eppley Airfield for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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Upcoming Events

Duxford Flying Evening

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "Evening flying featuring warbirds, pyrotechnics and more. Enjoy after-hours entry to IWM Duxford for this very special vintage aircraft flying display. Witness the aircraft that still call Duxford home take to the skies as the sun goes down and dusk turns to dark across this historic Second World War airfield."

Columbus AFB - Thunder Over Columbus

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Columbus AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

Airshow London, Canada

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London, Canada

Major airshow

FAI World Microlight Championships

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Corby, United Kingdom

World Microlight Championships

Midlands Air Festival

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Alcester, United Kingdom

The main flying displays the organisers say will be on Saturday and Sunday. The event website also says: "Join us again for our fantastic classic air display in the stunning grounds of the Ragley Hall Estate. There will be a wide array displays including Warbirds, Classic Jets, Helicopters, amazing high energy aerobatics, aerial ballet, flying circus and some of the largest radio controlled models in the world, that are so big you can almost climb into them!
"There will also be parachute display teams plus the chance to get up close and personal to some of our display aircraft which will be landing on site on our own dedicated runway! Our flying display will be an exciting and entertaining mix, with even a small section dedicated to our younger visitors."

Fairchild AFB SkyFest 2024

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Fairchild AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow