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Military

Denmark receives another F-35A Lightning II

The Royal Danish Air Force took delivery of another Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II at Luke AFB in Arizona on April 12; increasing the number of aircraft delivered to Denmark to date to seven airframes

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Italian Air Force Panavia Tornados: everything you need to know

The Tornado has been in Italian service for more than 40 years and is set to bow out in 2025. Joe Campion details the type’s story

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GALLERY: Incredible photos of the Italian Air Force in action

To mark the 100th year of the Italian Air Force, Key.Aero presents a selection of amazing photos showing the myriad of aircraft operated by the Aeronautica Militare.

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What transport aircraft does the Italian Air Force operate?

The Italian Air Force flies several types of mobility and transport aircraft. Joe Campion breaks down the fleet 

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Italian Air Force and the Eurofighter F-2000A: the complete story

In Italian service, the Eurofighter F-2000A provides the backbone of its air-to-air fighting force. Joe Campion speaks to a pilot and explores the Italian Air Force's long-standing relationship with the Typhoon

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Commercial

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Reversible airliner freighter conversions: the start-up revolutionising air cargo

Cristian Sutter, CEO of Avensis Aviation, sees potential where others don’t. While the airline industry was reeling from the impact of COVID-19, he was looking at ways to ensure the freighter market remained flying

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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Historic

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Luck or judgment? How RAF Mosquitos hit the Gestapo in Aarhus

The Aarhus raid by No 140 Wing’s Mosquitos — targeting Gestapo facilities in the Danish city — was a notable strategic success and a fine feat of airmanship. But its achievements owed something to good fortune as well

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Czech Mate - Biggin Hill Spitfire flies!

Following years of restoration in the expert hands of Biggin Hill’s Spitfire Factory, Czech-marked Spitfire TE517 recently flew a sortie from Duxford

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How the Newark Air Museum's Monospar came home

As the Newark Air Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary, one exhibit stands out as a feat of restoration: the General Aircraft Monospar. The story of how it came back to the UK is an epic, too

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Flight Simulation

New Norwegian destination for MSFS

OnFinal Studio has announced Kirkenes Airport Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.

Niagara Falls City Pack for MSFS out now

Jeppeson2001 has released Niagara Falls City Pack & Heliport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Rotate upgrades the MD-80 Pro to X-Plane 12

Aircraft developer, Rotate has released a Beta version of the MD-80 Pro for X-Plane 12.

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Upcoming Events

Flywheel

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Bicester, United Kingdom

The company organising the event states Flywheel is "two jam-packed days of action celebrating all things wings, wheels and motion...Flywheel will see a host of classic motoring marques join the displays along the tree-lined avenues of the historic site. Fans of vintage flight can expect an equally spectacular showcase, with a broad range of historic aircraft set to grace the site’s grass airfield – winding back the years and commemorating the site’s heritage as an RAF Blenheim Bomber training station."

Wings and Wheels Henstridge

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Henstridge, United Kingdom

The organisers' say: "With up to 130 classic aircraft and over 150 classic cars on show, plus a few traders and some great food this is a great day out for the family and enthusiast alike."

Midland Air Museum (Coventry) Aviation Fair

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Baginton, United Kingdom

Aircraft enthusiasts fair

AeroExpo UK

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Northampton, United Kingdom

The event website states: "We will be showcasing the best in General Aviation over three days at our great new venue, Sywell Aerodrome. Get up close and see the latest aircraft on the market and browse a wide range of related aviation products and services from the top suppliers.
"Come along and speak to the regulators, safety experts, and our Border Force colleagues about the latest hot topics and hear from some of the industry’s top names through our seminar programme."

RAF Cosford Air Show

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The airshow website says: "The RAF Cosford Air Show will include an action-packed flying display, including powerful demonstrations of modern military aircraft from the Royal Air Force and international military partners. There will be captivating appearances from iconic aircraft and adrenaline pumping aerobatic displays. On the ground, there will be a huge assortment on static display for you to view up close, including some which you will be able to sit inside."

AERO South Africa

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Pretoria, South Africa

The organiser's describe this event as: "Southern Africa’s premier event for the General Aviation industry that covers the full spectrum of services and products for the sector, is the platform to showcase the best that the General Aviation sector has to offer."