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Historic

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“No other aircraft…”

RAF IN THE COLD WAR Beverley ops…could quite match the Blackburn...

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HEATH PARASOL’S 80 YEAR PROGRESS

This is the story of a tiny, 80-year-old aeroplane — scarcely the length of a family car — which, despite many mishaps along the way, is the sole UK survivor of a design dating back to the 1920s...

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FlightLine

Recollections and reflections — a seasoned reporter’s view...

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Hurricane ‘found’ at Indian police academy

News E-MAIL TO: tony.harmsworth@keypublishing.com TELEPHONE:...

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Military

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60 years of Special Mission USAF C-135

Combat Aircraft Journal celebrates the ageing special mission Boeing C-135s, with many reaching 60 years since they were built

The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 95

Welcome to the 95th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here

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The USMC's AV-8B Harrier II Fleet Replacement Detachment at NAF El Centro

Despite the diminishing use of Harriers, the USMC still needs new pilots. For this, a Fleet Replacement Detachment at NAF El Centro in California provides specific conditions for weapons training, as Combat Aircraft Journal discovers

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Commercial

Brussels Airlines Bailout Gets Green Light

European regulators have approved a €290m (£261m) rescue package for Belgian flag carrier Brussels Airlines in a bid to stabilise its finances as it deals with the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Quiz: How well do you know your airlines?

This week's Commercial Aviation quiz is all about airlines! Let us know what score you got and share this with your friends to see who really knows the most!

Next Regulator to Test 737 MAX Revealed

After the FAA’s string of flight tests in June, the next regulator to put the grounded jet through its paces has been revealed

The world’s 'other' aircraft manufacturers

Boeing and Airbus have become so of powerful in the commercial aircraft industry that it’s easy to forget that other options exist. Here’s a selection that you may have forgotten about…

Qantas reveals when its A380s could return

Australian flag carrier reveals plan for its 12 Airbus A380s as it reports losses of £1.5 billion

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Flight Simulation

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Aerofly’s Boeing 777

An interview with Jan Hanuschik from IPACS on the development of the platform’s newest aircraft.

Avro Vulcan Takes Flight in X-Plane

Just Flight, in partnership with Thranda Design, have released the Avro Vulcan B Mk2, K.2 and MRR for X-Plane 11.

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DCS: Supercarrier - An interview with Eagle Dynamics

We sought out senior producer Matt Wagner from Eagle Dynamics to find out about the eagerly anticipated DCS: Supercarrier module for DCS World.

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Royal Canadian Air Force - Cold Lake Air Show

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Cold Lake, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

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Bristol, United Kingdom

The event website states: "The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is a free to attend, three-day event that celebrates the city and its heritage links to the remarkable world of hot air ballooning. From Friday 9th to Sunday 11th August, the rolling hills of Ashton Court on the outskirts of the city of Bristol are home to a temporary playground of entertainment, and a stage set ready and waiting for over 100 hot air balloons to take flight."

Duxford VE Day Flying Day

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: Enjoy our first event of the 2024 Duxford Flying Season! Flying Days: VE Day celebrates the role aviation made in the path to victory during World War Two." Regarding the IWM Duxford Flying Days it says: "Enjoy a special themed display, providing an afternoon of over an hour of scheduled flying, on top of your great day out at IWM Duxford."

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson - Arctic Thunder Air Show 2024

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Anchorage, United States

US military airshow

NAS Oceana Air Show

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US Navy airshow

Airshow London, Canada

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Major airshow