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Historic

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History on the flight line

LYON AIR MUSEUM A recent event in California’s Orange County...

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CANBERRA SUB-TYPES GUIDE

BRITISH VARIANTS OF THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC SUB-TYPES...

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Fun with the ’91

Spotlight in miniature The relatively small number of ‘Gina’...

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New ‘identity’ for BBMF Spitfire

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Supermarine Spitfire...

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Australian Orion destined for static display

Lockheed Orion A09-659 will be on display at Canberra’s Australian...

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Military

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Nuclear Defenders: An overview of the French Strategic Air Forces

The French Strategic Air Forces and Nuclear Naval Air Force have served as the backbone of the nation’s nuclear deterrence for more than half a century. We explore the evolution of France’s steadfast atomic protectors and how the capability will be advanced in the coming years.

India approves purchase of 56 C295MWs

The Indian Air Force’s airlifting capabilities are set to be boosted after the nation’s Cabinet Committee on Security approved the procurement of 56 C295MW medium-lift tactical transports from Airbus Defence and Space on September 8

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IN-DEPTH: A look at Russia's enhanced Sukhoi Su-30SM2

The Su-30SM is now well established in Russian service while also enjoying mild export demand. An enhanced derivative, dubbed Su-30SM2 and currently in development, is primarily aimed at meeting the Russian Naval Aviation requirements, as we report

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Commercial

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H Marks the Spot

Los Angeles International is famed around the world, not only...

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Airborne with the A321neo

Concluding his look into easyJet’s introduction of the A321neo,...

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TAP Receives Europe’s First A321LR

NEWS REVIEW AIRLINER WORLD’S COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF WORLDWIDE...

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Norwegian Postpones neo Deliveries

News Review • Europe NORWEGIAN AIR Shuttle subsidiary...

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Emirates Finalises 777 Project

THE FINAL reconfigurations within Emirates’ Boeing 777-200LR...

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Flight Simulation

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MCAS Cherry Point Air Show

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Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, United States

US Marine Corps airshow

Duxford Flying Day: 19 Squadron

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "Uncover the story of the legendary 19 Squadron, the fighter pilots who made Spitfire history at Dunkirk and throughout the Battle of Britain at Flying Days: 19 Squadron. 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."

Light Aircraft Association Rally

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Leicester, United Kingdom

Light aircraft event

Dover AFB - First State Airshow

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Dover AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

Royal International Air Tattoo

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Fairford, United Kingdom

The themes this year for RIAT are '50 Years F-16', 'NATO 75th Anniversary', '100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force' and 'Pushing the boundaries in Air and Space'. Regarding the final one in the list the RIAT website states: "Our main theme will highlight the important work of Flight Test & Evaluation in modern aviation, looking back at 100 years of British military test flying. We hope to display specialised, modified and instrumented test flight aircraft from organisations from around the world dedicated to Flight Test, Evaluation and Scientific Research."

Offutt AFB - Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show

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Bellevue, United States

US Air Force airshow