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From Phantoms to Fulcrums: Iran parades its airpower on Army Day

Held on April 17 or 18, Iran’s Army Day Parades have always provided the best opportunity for analysts to evaluate the readiness of the Iranian Air Force. Babak Taghvaee provides an insight to the event held since 1979

USAF B-1B Lancers return to Europe for latest Bomber Task Force mission

Four supersonic-capable Rockwell B-1B Lancer strategic bombers from the USAF’s 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess AFB, Texas, have deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, UK, as part of a long-planned Bomber Task Force-Europe rotation in support of ongoing US European Command and NATO deterrence operations

USMC welcomes first C-40A Clipper to NAS JRB Fort Worth

The USMC welcomed its first Boeing C-40A Clipper strategic transport to Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) Fort Worth in Texas on May 19; the first of two aircraft that will ultimately be operated and fielded by the Marine Forces Reserve

Malaysia pushes forward with ATR 72 MPA acquisition

The Malaysian MOD formally inked a contract with Leonardo for the acquisition of two ATR 72 Maritime Patrol Aircraft platforms during a ceremony that took place during the biennially-held Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition in Malaysia on May 25

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Zimbabwe takes delivery of 18 Russian-built Ansat helicopters

The government of Zimbabwe took delivery of 18 Kazan Helicopters Ansat multi-purpose light helicopters at one time during a ceremony at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare on May 18

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Commercial

The Ultimate Airline Logo Quiz (Part Three)

Welcome to part three of our Ultimate Airline Logos quiz!

Do you know your Breeze from your Buzz? This week we bring you another mixture of (potentially) lesser known, unusual, and downright obscure passenger and cargo carriers, some current and others long defunct.

Best of luck!

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Kai Tak from the cockpit: pilot insights and memories of iconic airport

This July marks 25 years since the closure of Hong Kong’s iconic Kai Tak Airport. To note the anniversary, Owen Zupp met retired Qantas captain Ken Sargeant to learn more about the unique operational procedures required for aviators at the facility

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Airliner World July 2023

The full issue in page-turning format

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Historic

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Aeroplane meets... Meier Motors

The team behind the German warbird restoration shop with a host of outstanding, and rare, projects to its credit

Historic Aviation Quiz: Sports aircraft of the 1920s

Fueled by a need and passion to go faster, not even a worldwide economic depression could derail the development of sports aeroplanes during the 'Roaring Twenties'. But can you identify these sports ai

Spitfire returns 'home' — and makes show debut

Ex-Belgian Air Force fighter-reconnaissance ‘Spit’ takes part in Florennes commemoration and gives first airshow display at La Ferté-Alais

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Flight Simulation

Philadelphia International Airport for MSFS released

Scenery developer DominicDesignTeam has announced KPHL Philadelphia International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.

Calgary International Airport out now

Scenery developer FSimStudios has released Calgary International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Kalamata International Airport for MSFS released

Scenery developer MXI Design has announced LGKL Kalamata International Airport in Greece is out now.

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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

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."

F-AIR COLOMBIA 2023

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Rionegro, Colombia

The event website states: "F-AIR Colombia has become one of the most important events in the civil aviation and defense industry, in addition to being a fundamental engine in the reactivation of the aerospace sector by offering activities such as: academic agenda, trade show, business conferences, aircraft exhibition, networking and air shows."