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Historic

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Above and Beyond: Tom Baker

DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS Tom Baker was an ‘ace’...

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Amy Johnson: Queen of the Skies

Britain’s Amy Johnson is one of the most renowned aviatrixes of all time. Key.Aero tells the enduring story of this famous flying female on the 80th anniversary of her death

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From Bikes to Biplanes

While he may not be a household name, pioneering aviator and aeroplane manufacturer Glenn Curtiss' contributions to aviation were enormously significant – as Kathleen Hanser reveals

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Arizonan Adventure

Former RAF fast jet pilot Al Munro reveals how an exercise in Europe led to him flying A-7s in the US, escorting a Russian defector and gaining valuable insight into the hearts and minds of the so-called enemy

Vulcan Vs Victor

Key.Aero compares two of the three airborne nuclear deterrents of the Cold War.

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Military

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REPORT: Outlining the operational readiness of Iran's air force

Combat Aircraft Journal reports on the negative impact of Islamization on the operational readiness of the Iranian Air Force

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60 years of Special Mission USAF C-135

Combat Aircraft Journal celebrates the ageing special mission Boeing C-135s, with many reaching 60 years since they were built

The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 95

Welcome to the 95th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here

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Commercial

Taxiing times

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is making constructive use of...

Heathrow picks Vanderlande as its strategic baggage partner in 10-year deal

Vanderlande has been formally selected as Heathrow Airport’s...

Western Sydney welcomes Metro rail connection

The Australian and New South Wales governments have announced...

LEED Gold status for Istanbul iGA

The new Istanbul Airport terminal, which was declared fully operational...

Welcome

After passenger resuming, a whirlwind services thanks few to...

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Flight Simulation

Microsoft Flight Simulator Feature Discovery Series Episode 3 Out Now

The Microsoft development team has released the Episode 3 (AERODYNAMICS) in the Feature Discovery Series.

X-Plane Touches Down in Newcastle

Aerosoft has released Airport Newcastle XP for X-Plane 11.

Navigraph FlightSim Community Survey 2019 Out Now

Between November 20 and December 2, Navigraph is conducting a FlightSim Community Survey together with several major addon developers and organisations within the flight simulation community.

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Upcoming Events

Shuttleworth Race Day Air Show

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "our Race Day Air Show celebrates the passion Richard Shuttleworth had for racing, both on the ground and in the air...
[and] brings together icons of the aviation and the motor vehicle industry for a dramatic day of full action both on our grass runway and the Bedfordshire skies."

Duxford Flying Finale

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "In our grand send off for the 2024 Flying Season, Duxford Flying Finale will celebrate the highs of all our flying events from the year".

NAS Jacksonville - NAS Jax Air Show

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Jacksonville, United States

US Navy airshow

NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

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Pensacola, United States

The airshow website states: "NAS Pensacola is pleased to announce the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on November 1-2, 2024. The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola's largest events, attracting 150,000-180,000 spectators during this two-day event. There is an incredible lineup of aerobatic performers and our very own Blue Angels."

Columbus AFB - Thunder Over Columbus

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Columbus AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

International Sanicole Airshow

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Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium

Established in 1977, the airshow returns in 2024 for its 44th edition.