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Historic

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De Havilland museum Mosquito is rolled out

Mosquito FB.VI TA122 emerged from...

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The greatest victory

The battle in the Southwest Pacific was arguably one of the most significant of World War Two. Prompted by a discovery in his parents’ attic, John E Happ examines the campaign, brought to life by his pilot father's words...

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Nimrod arrival leads changes at Manston

The Buzz News from the World of Aviation Heritage

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‘The CO’s Query’

It was with great interest that I began to read...

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Pierre Clostermann's fascinating career and achievements

Pierre Clostermann was one of the most high-profile Free French World War Two pilots. In the centenary year of his birth, Malcolm V Lowe examines this fascinating aviator’s career and achievements

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Military

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Schiebel says reports on S-100 use by Russian military are incorrect

Rotary uncrewed aircraft systems manufacturer Schiebel has moved to refute suggestions one of its S-100 platforms, operated by Russian forces, was shot down by the Ukrainian military in mid-April

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Canada's CC-295 programme suffers as IOC delayed by up to four years

The initial operational capability date for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s growing fleet of new Airbus CC-295 Kingfisher fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft has been delayed from this summer to the 2025-2026 timeframe

Draken Europe's L-159E ALCAs en route to Teesside

Just over a month after the announcement of Draken Europe’s three-year £100m interim contract providing red air ‘aggressor’ training to the RAF on April 8, two of the eight Aero Vodochody L-159E ALCA are expected to touch down today at Draken’s facility, Teesside International Airport in Northern England

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Commercial

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Dublin to Beijing… Five Times Daily

Over the course of a week in mid-March, the Aer Lingus team prepared to step into the unknown...

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Bahamian Rhapsody

With its colourful and varied airlines, the Bahamas is also home to rare aircraft types...

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Last of the Gang

Dirk Grothe shares images of Son San Juan’s sole surviving Convair CV-990 Coronado...

Etihad Reveals COVID Rebound Plans

Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has begun to expand the number of destinations it serves as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) eases travel restrictions on citizens and residents.

Helvetic Hails E-Jet Delivery Flight Record

Swiss regional airline Helvetic Airways has broken the record for the longest distance flight in an Embraer E190-E2.

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Flight Simulation

PMDG Operations Center 2.0 Rolling Out

PMDG has announced the new Operations Center 2.0 (OC2) is now available to download.

Australia v2 Service Pack 1 Released

Orbx has released a substantial service pack for Australia v2.

Casablanca Now Available

Software studio, FSDG has announced Casablanca Airport for FSX and Prepar3D is now available.

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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.