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Salute to the ‘Yellow Peril’

OPERATORS Linda Brimson shares the story of the Canadian Harvard...

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Fairey Barracuda engine breaks the surface

THE LATEST IN AVIATION HERITAGE The Barracuda’s engine...

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Relatives of Great War aces visit Bristol replica

THE LATEST IN AVIATION HERITAGE Pete and Jan Absolom...

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Chilean Beech E18 to be moved to museum

THE LATEST IN AVIATION HERITAGE Chile’s only Beech...

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Goals in Sight

FROM THE WORKSHOP Thanks to diligent work, two long-term restoration...

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Military

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An in-depth look at the Boeing E-3D Sentry in RAF service

When the Boeing E-3D Sentry entered British service in 1991, it was the end of a long saga, and the start of an even longer career. Here, Dr Kevin Wright takes a closer look at the recently retired aircraft

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Taiwan validates highway airstrips amid growing tensions with China

Amid ever-growing tensions with China, Taiwan's Republic of China Air Force has validated the utility of all five of its highway airstrips in its latest annual drill, as we report

IN PICTURES: Italian Tornados whip up storm at Coningsby

Aviation enthusiasts flocked to RAF Coningsby this week to see two Italian Air Force Tornados that were operating from the Lincolnshire base on trials using the RAF Donna Nook air weapons range

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Commercial

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High Court Backs Heathrow Expansion

AIRLINER WORLD’SCOMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF WORLDWIDE NEWS ...

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Domestic Trouble for Air France

AIR FRANCE has outlined plans to help fend off competition from...

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Qatar Airways to the Rescue?

Africa/Middle East QATAR AIRWAYS has formally asked the...

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A330neo Honour for Azul

AZUL LINHAS Aéreas Brasileiras has become the inaugural operator...

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Second A380 for ANA

ALL NIPPON Airways (ANA) has taken delivery of its second Airbus...

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Upcoming Events

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."

Farnborough International Airshow 2024

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Farnborough, United Kingdom

The famous Farnborough International Airshow trade event will feature a wide variety of aircraft.

Wings Over Whiteman 2024 Air and Space Show

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Whiteman 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."

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."

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."