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Historic

Hangar Talk

Comment on historic aviation by the chief executive of the UK’s...

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The Flying Career of BBMF's 'Parky' Revealed

After 11 years on the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, this very experienced RAF fighter pilot is joining the civilian warbird world

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The BURBERRY’S RECORD

Explores The Aeroplane’s outstanding archives to cast new light...

BBMF ‘Spit’ gets desert markings

Spitfire LFIXc MK356 taxiing out at Biggin Hill for its air test...

Horten emerges in Washington

The sleek fuselage contrasts with the clunky-looking front undercarriage...

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Military

The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 8

Welcome to the eighth Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills on our quiz here!

Greece set for Dassault Rafale purchase

Greece announced on September 12 that it intends to procure 18 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters as part of the government’s plans to strengthen its national military.

French Transall conducts African farewell tour

The last French Air Force Transall C-160R deployed overseas completed a memorial tour of African countries in August, marking the end of its 50 years of operations on the continent.

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Commercial

CL-415EAF conversions

The first CL-415EAF conversion was scheduled to commence in September...

Pégase, Pitch Black and PC-21s

FRANCE THIS YEAR the Armée de l’Air sent three Rafale...

Italian Kinetics

Riccardo Niccoli provides an overview of how Eurofighter partner...

Kenyan 505

BELL HAS delivered the first 505 Jet Ranger X to be based in...

Additional hypersonic contract

An artist’s impression of the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response...

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Flight Simulation

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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."

Columbus AFB - Thunder Over Columbus

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Columbus AFB, United States

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JB Charleston Airshow 2024 Heroes of Flight

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North Charleston, United States

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Guernsey Battle of Britain Air Display

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Guernsey, United Kingdom

The event website states:"Guernsey’s annual air display has been enjoyed by thousands of people for over 60 years, hosting some of Britain’s most historic and treasured military aircraft alongside aerobatic and awe inspiring display teams."