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Historic

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Back to life - Hawker Demon flies again

The world’s only airworthy Hawker Demon is back in British skies – and the fact that it’s there at all is the result of a lengthy labour of love. Recently, a new pilot has taken this interwar classic aloft…

Historic Aviation Quiz: Bombers of the 1930s

As the shadow of a world war conflict grew throughout the 1930s, aircraft designers and manufacturers continued to push the boundaries of aviation - especially when it came to the development of bombers with all metal skins, retractable undercarriage, more powerful powerplants and increased armament capabilities. Can you recognise these lesser-known bombers from across the 1930s?

Latest Spitfire restoration flies at Biggin Hill

Privately owned MkIX takes to the air in its original wartime Czechoslovak squadron markings

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Pathfinder pilot tells the story of the Mosquito's role in bursting German canals

A classic story from Aeroplane Monthly’s first issue

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The Short Skyvan's use in Argentina's 'Dirty War'

Stephen Skinner details the Short Skyvan’s involvement in Argentina’s ‘Dirty War’ and what is being done to ensure the country never forgets a particularly dark chapter in its history

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Military

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RAF’s 41 TES: Developing tactics and capability for the Eurofighter Typhoon

In a special Key Publishing magazine on the Typhoon and Tempest, Mark Ayton detailed the ongoing work of 41 Test and Evaluation Squadron tasked with Typhoon capability and tactics development

‘If I wasn’t quick people were going to die’: Typhoon squadron boss on going to war against ISIS

We speak to Wg Cdr Mike Sutton (ret’d) about his time flying the Typhoon, which started in the early days of the aircraft’s RAF service and culminated by leading 1 (Fighter) Squadron into combat against ISIS in the skies of Iraq and Syria

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The special schemes worn by RAF Eurofighter Typhoons

The January 2018 issue of Aviation News featured the special schemes worn by RAF Typhoons up to that point.

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Commercial

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AIR International February 2023

The full issue in page-turning format

Airbus reveals deliveries and orders for 2022

Airbus has released details showing that in 2022 it delivered 661* commercial aircraft to 84 customers, which is 8% more than in the previous year.

Air India to launch four routes from Gatwick

Air India is to start serving Gatwick Airport from March 26 this year operating 12 flights a week to four destinations using Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners.

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Final Boeing 747 livery revealed as jet emerges from paint shop

The last ever Boeing 747 to be built has just been painted and was noted departing Portland International Airport in Oregon on January 10.

All US domestic flights GROUNDED following tech glitch

All domestic flights in the United States were grounded for several hours earlier today after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a nationwide ground stop following the failure of a system alerting pilots to potential hazards on flight routes.

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Flight Simulation

Hamilton Island Airport for MSFS out now

AUscene has announced Hamilton Island for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.

Blackwing for Microsoft Flight Simulator ready for take-off

The aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator is based on real-world CAD drawings provided by the actual aircraft manufacturer, Blackwing Sweden.

Indianapolis Executive for MSFS released

Scenery developer, UK2000 has released Indianapolis Executive Airport 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."

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