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Historic

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Convair’s B-58 Hustler: Dangerously beautiful?

Futuristic and potent, the Hustler inspired a generation of pilots – the late, great Robert F Dorr explains why…

RAF Museum Midlands' Wellington unveiled

Following a decade of conservation work with the Michael Beetham Conservation Centre, Vickers Wellington MF628 has been placed on public display...

DH Moth centenary celebration announced — when and where will it be?

Organisers plan largest DH60 gathering of modern age and attendance of 100 Moths

Where can you see this year’s Vintage Air Tour?

Historic aircraft to gather at several locations around UK

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Duxford's airshows: what have been the highlights from 50 years?

As IWM Duxford gets ready for its 50th anniversary airshow season, we look back at its half-century of highlights with the help of some of those who played their part

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Military

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The Eurofighter consortium’s future vision for the Typhoon

In a Key Publishing special magazine on the Typhoon and Tempest, Mark Ayton spoke with Eurofighter’s head of strategic marketing, Raffael ‘Klax’ Klaschka for a company outlook on the Typhoon

325th FW welcomes first USAF F-35As to Tyndall AFB

The 325th Fighter Wing has formally welcomed its first four F-35As to Tyndall AFB in Florida, where some 78 examples of the fifth-generation fighter will eventually equip three projected fully combat-capable Lightning II squadrons

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Why the Pilatus PC-21 is a revolutionary military trainer

Pilatus has proven itself as a world leading manufacturer of training aircraft. Rod Simpson details one of Switzerland’s most promising exports: the Pilatus PC-21

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Commercial

Corsair A330 bound for Caribbean makes emergency landing in Paris

A Corsair Airbus A330-300 bound for the Caribbean made an emergency landing in Paris this afternoon.

British Airways unveils new uniform for first time in 20 years

British Airways (BA) has revealed a new uniform collection for its staff, created by fashion designer Ozwald Boateng OBE.

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Aeromexico Embraer E190 hit by bullets at Culiacán

An Aeromexico Embraer E190 has been hit by gunfire while on the ground at Culiacán International Airport in the west of Mexico.

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AeroSHARK: Lufthansa’s new airflow technology

AeroSHARK is an innovative new airflow technology that could make a real difference to cash-strapped airlines. Chris Smith takes a closer look

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Space, weather and aviation

Technological innovations in space are driving dramatic advancements in weather forecasting on Earth, improving safety and reliability within aviation, reports Tom Batchelor

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Flight Simulation

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Flight Simulator Training - Part 1

This new series will push your flying skills and knowledge of the aircraft to the limit. You will have the opportunity to experience the situations that pilots face during simulator sessions in normal and emergency conditions and in all types of geographic areas. So are you ready for the challenge?

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Exploring London Heathrow

This time, we fly to London Heathrow Airport and take a closer look at iniScene’s rendition of the primary gateway to the UK.

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Just Flight’s FS Traffic review

We take a look at FS Traffic from Just Flight, a package that provides high-quality replacement aircraft models for the default AI traffic in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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Upcoming Events

Shuttleworth Flying Proms

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "We are thrilled to announce that the spectacular Flying Proms will return for another exciting evening of entertainment, both in the air and on ground. Enjoy a full symphony orchestra, accompanied by a gracefully choreographed air display and the unique climax of a firework display and airborne pyrotechnics to music."

NAS JRB Fort Worth - Wings Over Cowtown Air Show

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Fort Worth, United States

US military airshow

Wales Airshow

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Swansea, United Kingdom

The airshow website says: "Over two days, some of the best pilots and flying display in the world use the natural amphitheatre of Swansea Bay to show their stuff, pulling off incredible aerial acrobatics. From jets to helicopters, it’s two days of the year not to be missed. And even better – it’s free!"

Abbotsford International Airshow

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Abbotsford, Canada

The airshow website says: "The Abbotsford Airshow was born in 1962 as a partnership between the Abbotsford Flying Club and the Abbotsford Rotary Club to promote aviation at the Abbotsford Airport. Since then, the event has grown to become one of the Fraser Valley’s largest and most exciting annual events."

Maxwell AFB Beyond the Horizon Air & Space Show

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Montgomery, United States

US Air Force airshow

Athens Flying Week 2024 - Tanagra International Air Show

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Tanagra, Greece

International air show.