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Historic

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Hook’ Tours

Mike Hooks began his aviation photography career in 1945 with...

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PROUD HERITAGE

Air-to-air with the immaculate historic aircraft of the Warbird...

‘Beau’ nose added as Bristol museum takes shape

The forward fuselage of a Bristol Beaufighter IIF will leave...

Biggin centenary

Three 100-year-old veterans helped celebrate the centenary of...

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The start of something big

Even before World War One was over, plans were being made for...

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Military

Modernised Tu-160M makes first flight

Tupolev – part of the United Aircraft Corporation – has announced the successful first test flight of the Tupolev Tu-160M – a modernised variant of its supersonic, variable-geometry strategic bomber family.

Growler goes autonomous

Boeing and the US Navy have successfully flown a pair of EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft autonomously.

RAAF begins Litening Pod trials on C-130J

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has started flight-trials of the Northrop Grumman AN/AAQ-28(V) Litening sensor pod on a C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical transport.

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Commercial

MRJ flying at Farnborough

A Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MITAC) MRJ90 is due to appear...

Cameroon and Chad’s new Caravans

Chad’s two Cessna 208B Grand Caravan ISR aircraft at Adji Kossei...

Academia General del Aire’s 75th anniversary

On June 10, the Ejército del Aire’s Academia General del Aire...

CH-53K deliveries begin

The first CH-53K King Stallion lands at Marine Corps Air Station...

IN NUMBERS

Irkut Corporation 2 777S FOR AIR NEW ZEALAND Air New Zealand...

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Flight Simulation

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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