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Historic

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AIRLINE HISTORY: 'BROTHER, IT’S JUST SWELL'

That was an American passenger’s reaction to a very British aircraft...

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Airliner World August 2020

The full issue in page-turning format

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VICTORY 75: ‘Wowser’ Factor

Seventy-five years ago, Italy was the scene of the most extensive and most effective close air support operation in
history...

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AEROPLANE MEETS... CHRISTOPHE JACQUARD

He could have had a career as a vet...

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VICTORY 75: The ’Boomer Boys’ of Bougainville

No enemy aircraft was ever shot down by a Commonwealth Boomerang,...

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Military

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The SAS mission to destroy Exocets during Falklands War

Described by experienced SAS members as a 'suicide mission', Operation Mikado was an unsuccessful plan by British special forces which involved striking Argentine air bases in a bid to wipe out the threat posed by the country's Exocet anti-ship missiles and the Super Etendard jets carrying them. Key Aero recounts the details of this daring plan

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No 12 Squadron: the joint British-Qatari Typhoon training unit

No 12 Squadron – the joint British-Qatari Typhoon training unit – ended 2021 in the Middle East. Key.Aero looks back at the squadron’s recent history and its participation in Exercises Magic Carpet and Fox Defender

USAF deploy F-22 Raptors plus other assets to the Middle East

Post multiple attacks throughout January which threatened US and Emirati armed forces stationed In Abu Dhabi, USAF F-22 Raptors deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on February 12

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Commercial

Spirited Deal for Airbus

SPIRIT AIRLINES and Airbus have agreed to an MoU to acquire up to 100 A320neo Family examples.

Etihad Boosts Beirut

Etihad Airways has rapidly expanded its operations between Abu Dhabi and Beirut

Certification Hat-trick for Embraer Praetor 500

THE PRAETOR 500, Embraer’s new mid-size business jet, has been granted its type certificate

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Ilyushins on Ice

Felix Reimann was granted privileged access to join the crew of an Ilyushin 76 from Cape Town to Antarctica

TechCare Boost for Embraer

Embraer has signed new maintenance deals and extended agreements...

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Flight Simulation

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1S2 Darrington for X-Plane released

Orbx has released its first X-Plane 11 airport for TrueEarth...

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Baron’s Combat Corner: Part Two

Falcon – A history of a classic combat flight simulation ...

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Colimata’s Concorde

The Supersonic icon for X-Plane 11

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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