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Historic

Dutch PBY heading Stateside

Combat veteran PBY-5A Catalina PH-PBY flying near its Lelystad...

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SLICES OF ACTION

Thirty years on from ITV’s Piece of Cake series, the flying...

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

The three new Saro boats spawned a large variety of derivations...

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Canada's pioneering de Havilland Comets

Blighted by design shortcomings, the de Havilland Comet 1’s flying career was tragically short-lived, but the jetliner enjoyed limited success in Canada. Charles Kennedy recounts its remarkable story.

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Smart new livery for Scottish Wessex

Morayvia’s Westland Wessex HU.5 XT466 has been repainted into...

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Military

USAF retires final OC-135B following Open Skies withdrawal

The USAF formally retired the second and final Boeing OC-135B photo observation aircraft on June 4, following a ceremony at Lincoln Airport in Nebraska, which is serving as the temporary home of the 55th Wing’s 45th RS

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Finland issues F/A-18 sustainment tenders

Finland issued a series of tenders as part of an ongoing sustainment efforts to maintain the current fleet of 62 F/A-18 Hornets

Air Warrior Podcast Episode 5

As rivals to Rafale mull fast jet secondhand offerings and the US hits an unmanned aviation first, Air Warrior Podcast host Richard Thomas chats with freelance defence journalist Alexander Mladenov on the venerable Mi-24 attack helicopter as the type nears 50 years in military service

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Commercial

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Stobart Celebrates 10 Years at Southend

BRITISH INFRASTRUCTURE giant, Stobart Group, is celebrating the...

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MAG Reports Strong Start to 2019

MANCHESTER AIRPORTS Group (MAG) saw growth at all three of its...

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Barcelona Honour for Catalan Leader

THE SPANISH government has revealed plans to rename Barcelona’s...

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Port of Spain

A busy scene on the apron as Trinidad and Tobago Air Services’...

US Marine Corps Hornets to receive AESA radars

The US Marine Corps has selected Raytheon’s APG-79(v)4 active...

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Upcoming Events

Shuttleworth Flying Proms

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "We are thrilled to announce that the spectacular Flying Proms will return for another exciting evening of entertainment, both in the air and on ground. Enjoy a full symphony orchestra, accompanied by a gracefully choreographed air display and the unique climax of a firework display and airborne pyrotechnics to music."

Sheppard AFB - Sheppard Air Show

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Wichita Falls, United States

US Air Force airshow

Wales Airshow

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Swansea, United Kingdom

The airshow website says: "Over two days, some of the best pilots and flying display in the world use the natural amphitheatre of Swansea Bay to show their stuff, pulling off incredible aerial acrobatics. From jets to helicopters, it’s two days of the year not to be missed. And even better – it’s free!"

CFB Greenwood - Air Show Atlantic

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Greenwood, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow

Maxwell AFB Beyond the Horizon Air & Space Show

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Montgomery, United States

US Air Force airshow

Athens Flying Week 2024 - Tanagra International Air Show

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Tanagra, Greece

International air show.