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Historic

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Wings Over Wairarapa air show 

Gavin Conroy provides stunning photographic highlights from New Zealand’s recent Wings Over Wairarapa air show...

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Starliner moved to new German hangar

Lockheed L.1649 Starliner N7316C has been moved to Paderborn-Lippstadt...

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Spotters’ Challenge

FlyPastAircraft recognition - test your skills No prizes here...

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Firing a child’s imagination

I was most interested to read about the Hawker Fury biplane in...

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Quelle surprise

In keeping with the distinctly Gallic flavour of the March issue,...

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Military

Papua New Guinea regains fixed-wing capability with PAC-750XL

Showing PNGDF-operated Pacific Aerospace PAC-750XL XSTOL utility aircraft (serial P2-701), an image released on June 23 by the Australian Department of Defence has revealed the aircraft was made airworthy again last year after being grounded for four years

UK ‘swats’ Project Mosquito ahead of planned first flight

The UK MOD has revealed that Project Mosquito – a future uncrewed combat aircraft technology demonstration – will “not proceed beyond the design phase”, following a ‘detailed review' of the technical demonstrator by the RAF Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO)

313 Squadron is reborn as first RNLAF F-35As arrive at Volkel Air Base

The first four Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning IIs arrived at Volkel Air Base (AB) in the south of the Netherlands on June 30.

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Commercial

Why the US government fined Emirates $400,000

Following an investigation, the Department for Transportation punishes the Dubai-based carrier for an infringement

Airline alliances you've never heard of

With the three main partnerships accounting for just over half of the global annual passenger traffic, it’s easy to forget that other options exist. Key Aero examines the lesser-known alliances that live in the shadow of ‘the big three’

The world’s strangest airline slogans

From cheesy catchphrases to word combinations that just don’t make sense, there’s been a lot of very odd airline slogans over the years. Here are some notable examples…

Quiz: How well do you know your retro airlines?

Continuing our retro airliner theme from earlier this week, can you identify these airlines in their old liveries?

Watch FAA chief test fly the Boeing 737 MAX

The US aviation regulator’s administrator flew the embattled jet earlier this week. Here’s the footage, and what he thought of it…

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Flight Simulation

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LimeSim’s Lukla Mount Everest Extreme

One of the most unique settings in the world

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FRANCE VFR’S Paris-Ile de France

Explore Paris in detail without having to leave your home

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ToLiss' Airbus A321

Is this the ultimate Airbus for X-Plane?

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The airshow website says: "This year’s theme is ‘Take Flight.’ Kickstart your interest in a career in the RAF, and develop an understanding of what the Service does for the defence of the United Kingdom. Get close to the cutting edge of technology with RAF aircraft & unique attractions across the showground, and immerse yourself in a thrilling, action-packed flying display programme. The RAF Cosford Air Show is the only remaining RAF-organised Air Show. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the RAF as well as an exciting summer day out for the whole family."

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The air show website says: "The audience will experience a packed programme, where Danish transport aircraft, helicopters and fighters will perform a tactical demonstration and both Danish and foreign military aircraft will be on show on the ground and in the air."

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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."

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The event website states: "ILA Berlin features the entire value chain and every tier of the aerospace industry, from Aviation, Space and Defence & Support, to Advanced Air Mobility and the Supplier sector."