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Military

STS completes 5GAT engine run testing

Sierra Technical Services (STS) successfully completed engine-run testing on its 5th Generation Aerial Target (5GAT) for the US Department of Defense (DoD) on January 10.

Lockheed Martin to deliver 50 more C-130Js to US

The US government has contracted Lockheed Martin to deliver 50 more C-130J Super Hercules heavy-lift tactical transport aircraft.

Mean Havoc Rising: Part 2

In the second of a two-part feature on the Russian attack rotorcraft,...

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Combat in the Canaries

Ben Gorski and Manuel Acosta Zapata join Exercise Ocean Sky...

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Africa’s forgotten war: Part one

In the first of a two-part feature, war correspondent and Africa...

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Commercial

Boeing 737 MAX set for US approval tomorrow

The embattled jet moves closer to returning to the skies with green light imminent

Easyjet lands first ever annual loss of £1.27bn

Amid positive news of potential vaccines, easyJet reminds us what a difficult year the aviation industry has been through

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50 years of the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar

Exactly half a century ago today, Lockheed flew its TriStar for the first time. Key.Aero charts the rise and fall of this technologically advanced trijet

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Historic

MiG-1 turns 81!

When the MiG-1 first flew on April 5, 1941 it was clear that the aircraft had many deficiencies... yet 100 were still ordered, and the aircraft flew for 4 years. Why?

Historic aviation off and on screen

Andy Saunders didn't have much time for girlfriends as a young man; historic aviation was (and still is) a huge part of his life...

FlyPast Podcast Episode 15

This week on the FlyPast podcast, assistant editor Tara chats to three of the men who make up the team restoring English Electric Lightnings over at the Lightning Association...

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Upcoming Events

Visit the Vulcan Day

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

See former Royal Air Force bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 up close in its hangar at our Visit the Vulcan Day. You can walk round the Vulcan and for an additional fee you can climb inside for a guided tour of the cockpit.

Aerojumble '23

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Salisbury, United Kingdom

The webpage for the events states "buy, sell or swap anything aviation or militaria".

British Gliding Association Competitions

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Alton, United Kingdom

The following competitions will take place:
Standard Class Nationals 2023
Open Class Nationals 2023
15M Nationals 2023

Heathrow Aircraft Enthusiasts Fair

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Sunbury on Thames, United Kingdom

Now in its 30th year, this popular event always features a stunning display of aircraft-related collectable items, on dozens of stalls and is a must for aviation enthusiasts.

Vulcan XL426 Dam Busters Twilight Taxi-Run

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

A special twilight taxi-run by Vulcan XL426 will commemorate the 80th Anniversary of 617 Squadron and its famous World War 2 'Dam Busters' raid against the Mohne, Edersee and Sorpe dams.

Oregon International Air Show - Hillsboro

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Hillsboro, United States

The event's webpage says: "The Oregon International Air Show has been the State of Oregon’s largest aviation event since 1988." The organiser's started running two airshows in 2021, in Hillsboro and McMinnville,