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Historic
Dramatic Spitfire and Hurricane flypast stars at Duxford show
A 20-aircraft warbird formation set the seal on IWM Duxford’s annual Battle of Britain event
Skyhawk removed from pole for preservation
Classic jet being refurbished behind the scenes – Lutterworth Whittle memorial also receiving attention
Hurel-Dubois aircraft and their pioneering long wings
Commonly dubbed the 'flying letter-opener', Hurel-Dubois aircraft designs were best known for their high-aspect ratio wings. Jean-Christophe Carbonel takes an in-depth look at this short-lived French airframer
What it takes to restore a de Havilland Dragon Rapide
There’s been the odd setback along the way, but the de Havilland Aircraft Museum’s Dragon Rapide is approaching the day when it will become a prized exhibit.
GALLERY: Elizabeth II - the real Queen of the Skies
During her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II flew further, faster and more often than any other British monarch. Key.Aero presents a selection of images depicting her relationship with aviation over the decades
Military
IN PICTURES: Highlights from Exercise Cobra Warrior Week 1
As the first week of Exercise Cobra Warrior 23-1 draws to a close, weather has disrupted proceedings as today’s mission (March 10) was cancelled due to snowy weather. However, when the skies cleared some of the participating air forces took the opportunity to conduct their own training sorties
KAI unveils first FA-50 for Polish Air Force
Korea Aerospace Industries has published images of the first FA-50 Fighting Eagle light combat aircraft to be rolled out sporting the colours of the Polish Air Force, which is set to receive 48 examples of the type in the near future
Joint British-Qatari Typhoon training unit to continue at RAF Coningsby
The joint British-Qatari Typhoon training unit, No 12 Squadron, is to continue operating in its current guise at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, for another two years following the extension of the current contract
Commercial
The life and legacy of the Antonov An-225: What next?
Airliner World reflects on the long career of An-225 Mriya and ponders what happens next for Kyiv’s cargo-hauling colossus.
Condor unveils striking new livery
The German leisure airline has revealed its new livery - a drastic departure from its past colour schemes
Red Bull's Maddest Aviation Moments
What does the owner of one of the world's biggest drinks companies do with his money? Why, he buys World War Two fighters and pays people to fly aerobatic aircraft through hangars and tunnels, of course!
Business aviation - a pandemic success story
Business aviation has been one of the few commercial aviation sectors to ride out the pandemic and bounce back with renewed vigour. David Willis explains how
QUIZ: Giants of all sizes
Last week's quiz was about one giant, this week we've made room for a few more...
Flight Simulation
Tenerife North and South Airports Released
MK-Studios has released the Tenerife Airports pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Exeter Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
The latest UK destination from Aerosoft is Exeter Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Boeing 767-400 ER Professional for X-Plane Released
FlightFactor has announced the Boeing 767-400 for X-Plane 11 is now available.