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Historic

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Nuclear B-52s: Doomsday bombers

The B-52 was designed to deliver nuclear strikes and still stands prepared to carry out that mission today and into the future. Tom Kaminski outlines the venerable bomber’s history, its changing weapons and some notable incidents from 65 years of nuclear readiness.

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RAF Fairford: An illustrious history

RAF Fairford may be synonymous with the Royal International Air Tattoo...

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A Dove reincarnated

First flown in 1945, the classic DH Dove is still flying in limited numbers...

Duxford Air Festival cancelled

Duxford's Air Festival, scheduled for May 23-24, has been cancelled.

Historic Croydon Airport Open Day postponed

The Historic Croydon Airport Visitor Centre has had to postpone its Centenary Open Day, originally planned for March 29.

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Military

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Saab says Finland HX fighter bid was “good offer”

Saab’s CEO has sprung to the defence of the company’s ultimately unsuccessful bid for Finland’s HX Programme, intended to replace the Finnish Air Force’s ageing F/A-18 Hornets

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Indonesia receives approval to buy F-15s

The US Government has cleared the way for Boeing to sell Indonesia F-15s. This follows hot on the heels of the news yesterday (February 10) that Indonesia is to buy Dassault Rafales.

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US Central Command protects US military bases in Iraq and Syria

As the world welcomed a new year, US Central Command was amassing combat aircraft to help protect military installations in the Middle East, preparing for possible attacks in the region. We detail how American airpower played an instrumental role in countering the threat

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Commercial

Covert workhorses

Babak Taghvaee examines the vital work performed by Royal Air...

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Eco Boost for Dublin Ground Ops

IN A bid to reduce its carbon emissions, Dublin Airport has started...

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Carriers Return to Sudanese Capital

AUTHORITIES IN Khartoum have welcomed the return of Etihad Airways,...

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Malpensa Scoops EVA Air

TAIWANESE CARRIER EVA Air has announced its first new European...

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Top German Airport is buzzing

Martyn Cartledge visits an award-winner and discovers millions...

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Flight Simulation

DCS World 2.5 Open Beta and F/A-18C Hornet Update

Since the third update to DCS World 2.5 Open Beta, the team over...

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IPACS’ North Eastern USA

The ‘Big Apple’ is introduced to Aerofly FS 2

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MilViz’s FG-1D Corsair

VRS TacPack and carrier landings MILVIZ’S FG-1D CORSAIR...

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Upcoming Events

NAS Oceana Air Show

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Virginia Beach, United States

US Navy airshow

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."

Helitech Expo

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London, United Kingdom

Helicopter trade show.

Shuttleworth Race Day Air Show

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "our Race Day Air Show celebrates the passion Richard Shuttleworth had for racing, both on the ground and in the air...
[and] brings together icons of the aviation and the motor vehicle industry for a dramatic day of full action both on our grass runway and the Bedfordshire skies."

Duxford Flying Finale

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "In our grand send off for the 2024 Flying Season, Duxford Flying Finale will celebrate the highs of all our flying events from the year".

NAS Jacksonville - NAS Jax Air Show

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Jacksonville, United States

US Navy airshow