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Historic

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Aeroplane meets... Peter Hoar

He knew, and flew with, many famous names...

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D-Day: Aerial Armada

Graham Pitchfork describes the massive airborne assault that paved the way for D-Day

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Inside Stories: Bartered Bombers

João Paulo Moralez and Marcelo Ribeiro reveal the history and curiosities of the Brazilian Air Force’s first jet – the Gloster Meteor. It’s a story that entails trade deals, exploding canopies and even eradicating spiders…

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Above and Beyond: Hugh James

The efforts of transport pilot Hugh ‘Jimmy’ James to save passengers on his aircraft...

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B-17 at 85: Mediterranean Mud-Movers

Boeing’s B-17 Flying Fortress is most celebrated for its strategic...

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Military

Brazil moves to acquire the V-BAT drone

Shield AI has announced that it has signed a contract with VSK Tactical, through reseller and facilitator Contingent Global, to provide Brazil with V-BAT 128 unmanned aircraft systems

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Analysis: The UK’s Defence Space Strategy

The publication of the UK Defence Space Strategy adds more substance to the often-ephemeral claims of the country's ambitions in space, although questions as to what difference it can make remain

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USAF issues RfI for replacement F-35 engine

The US Air Force fires the starting gun for a head-to-head contest to up-engine the USAF’s F-35A Joint Strike fighter between the General Electric XA-100 and Pratt & Whitney XA-101 powerplant

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Commercial

Further Expansion at Prague

IN THE latest stage of its ongoing modernisation programme, Prague...

Manchester Scoops Baltic Links

LATVIAN CARRIER airBaltic has announced plans to fly between...

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Gateway to Paradise

Juan Santamaría International Airport is playing an increasingly...

Salvador Secures LCC Service

CHILEAN LOW-COST carrier JetSMART has announced a new route between...

Qatar Eyes Osaka Encore

QATAR AIRWAYS has published plans to link its Doha hub with Osaka/Kansai....

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Flight Simulation

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Airport Bergamo X

Milan’s third airport...

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IL-2 Sturmovik

An interview with Jason Williams - Executive Producer at 1C Game Studios

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Just Flight VC10 Professional Takes Flight

The VC10 is widely regarded as one of the most graceful jet airliners...

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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."

NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

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Pensacola, United States

The airshow website states: "NAS Pensacola is pleased to announce the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on November 1-2, 2024. The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola's largest events, attracting 150,000-180,000 spectators during this two-day event. There is an incredible lineup of aerobatic performers and our very own Blue Angels."

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."

CFB Trenton - Quinte International Air Show 2024

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Trenton, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow