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Historic

Helicopter prototype destined for new home

Bristol Type 173 XF785 has been acquired by Aerospace Bristol,...

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Comper Swift joins civil register in New Zealand

Currently being restored to fly at Jay McIntyre and Graham Orphan’s...

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RIDING A MOOSE

LUIGI CALIARO PROFILES A YAK-11 THAT HONOURS THE FAMOUS NORMANDIE-NIEMEN...

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The Grumman Wildcat

A major contributor to US success in World War Two’s Pacific theatre, and a popular machine in British Fleet Air Arm hands, the Grumman Wildcat was a reliable and robust aircraft which led to the development of the even more effective Hellcat.

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Engine re-installed in Shuttleworth Spitfire

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V AR501 in the Shuttleworth Collection’s...

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Pucará's Parting Shot?

The Fuerza Aérea Argentina (Argentine Air Force, FAA) has officially retired the IA-58 Pucará, but is now examining options for an upgrade to Fénix-standard and a new surveillance role.

France receives final KC-130J

The Armée de l’Air (French Air Force) has received its second of two Lockheed Martin KC-130J Super Hercules multi-role tanker/transport aircraft.

Luftwaffe’s first A350 breaks light

The first Airbus ACJ350-900 XWB for the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) has been rolled out of the company’s production facility in Toulouse, France.

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Commercial

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Zambia Airways Fleet Decisions

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES plans to acquire new regional jets to be used...

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American Boosts Regional Fleet

Americas AMERICAN AIRLINES has signed firm orders for new...

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To Infinity and Beyond

Asia/Pacific China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Disney...

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First A321-200 P2F Aircraft Purchased

International VALLAIR HAS acquired its first six Airbus A321-200s...

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FAI Concludes Learjet Sales

NUREMBURG-BASED FAI Aviation Group has sold two of its Learjet...

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MCAS Miramar AirShow

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San Diego, United States

The event website states it will provide "static displays, and daytime shows that feature military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic teams, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds."

Helitech Expo

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London, United Kingdom

Helicopter trade show.

Shuttleworth Race Day Air Show

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "our Race Day Air Show celebrates the passion Richard Shuttleworth had for racing, both on the ground and in the air...
[and] brings together icons of the aviation and the motor vehicle industry for a dramatic day of full action both on our grass runway and the Bedfordshire skies."

Duxford Flying Finale

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "In our grand send off for the 2024 Flying Season, Duxford Flying Finale will celebrate the highs of all our flying events from the year".

NAS Jacksonville - NAS Jax Air Show

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Jacksonville, United States

US Navy airshow