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Historic

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Days of Thunder

Star letterVulcan XH588 in 1992, during its days with the RAF...

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Dauntless return to flight project begins in US

Restoration Scene“News and narrative on the latest heritage...

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Blue Angels 75

Inside Stories US NAVY AEROBATIC TEAM ANNIVERSARYCelebrating...

Tiger Moth flypast salutes Prince Philip

Pilots and aircraft from Tiger Moth Squadron performed a moving...

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Polished Globetrotter

Living History RYAN STM-S2A stunning Ryan STM-S2 made its UK...

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Military

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FIA 2022: Aero outlines first delivery dates for initial L-39NG operators

Aero Vodochody has outlined when it expects to deliver the first serial production examples of its new-generation L-39NG advanced jet trainer to the Vietnam People’s Air Force and the Hungarian Air Force

First international air force confirmed for RAF’s Exercise Cobra Warrior

NATO Air Command has officially confirmed the first international air arm set to participate in the upcoming Exercise Cobra Warrior.

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FIA 2022: Leonardo prepares to manufacture first AW149s in the UK

Leonardo Helicopters announced on July 18 that it has started to establish a new AW149 production line at its facility in Yeovil, Somerset, as the race for the UK MOD’s New Medium Helicopter contract gains considerable pace

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Commercial

Could Trump Shuttle make a comeback?

With a little more time on his hands should his legal challenge to overturn the US election result fail, could the airline Donald Trump owned in the early 1990s remerge nearly 30 years since it disappeared from the skies above New York?

Don’t start training to become a pilot now, says BALPA

The union has taken the unprecedented step of warning prospective pilots to think twice before beginning training

FAA restricts airspace over Biden’s hometown

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a temporary ‘no-fly zone’ over Wilmington, Delaware – the hometown of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden as he moves closer to securing the election victory

Thai Airways to sell 34 aircraft, including its 747s

Following a first half-year loss of nearly $900m, the carrier is looking for ways to stay afloat

EXCLUSIVE: BA to cancel 100s of flights from Sunday

Travellers have been left in limbo after British Airways confirmed that it was making major revisions to its November flying programme.

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Flight Simulation

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Just Hight’s Air Hauler2

Air Hauler has existed in various incarnations since Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and had an initial release for X-Plane 9 in 2011. With version 2 now available, the large community of X-Plane 11 users are now able to explore the Air Hauler world. Read the full review here.

Thrustmaster’s TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition

We take a look at the TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition, the first controller in the TCA product line that marked Thrustmaster's entry into the civil flight simulation market.

Flight Simulators Limited merges with RC Simulations

Flight Simulators Limited has announced the purchase/merger with RC Simulations.

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Upcoming Events

RAF Cosford Air Show

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The airshow website says: "This year’s theme is ‘Take Flight.’ Kickstart your interest in a career in the RAF, and develop an understanding of what the Service does for the defence of the United Kingdom. Get close to the cutting edge of technology with RAF aircraft & unique attractions across the showground, and immerse yourself in a thrilling, action-packed flying display programme. The RAF Cosford Air Show is the only remaining RAF-organised Air Show. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the RAF as well as an exciting summer day out for the whole family."

Hill AFB Warriors over the Wasatch Air Show

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Hill AFB, United States

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Danish Air Show

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Aalborg, Denmark

The air show website says: "The audience will experience a packed programme, where Danish transport aircraft, helicopters and fighters will perform a tactical demonstration and both Danish and foreign military aircraft will be on show on the ground and in the air."

MCAS Miramar AirShow

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San Diego, United States

The event website states it will provide "static displays, and daytime shows that feature military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic teams, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds."

Northern Ireland International Airshow

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Portrush, United Kingdom

Airshow

ILA Berlin

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Schönefeld, Germany

The event website states: "ILA Berlin features the entire value chain and every tier of the aerospace industry, from Aviation, Space and Defence & Support, to Advanced Air Mobility and the Supplier sector."