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FlyPast November 2023

The full issue in page-turning format

Veteran Albatross being refurbished while another arrives in UK

The restoration of Grumman HU-16B Albatross 51-7144 is under way at the Museum of Aviation in Georgia, US

Historic Aviation Quiz: September 15

Test your general historic aviation knowledge with this week's quiz from Key.Aero...

New home confirmed for 1920s flying boat

A Curtiss Model F Seagull, currently at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, has been acquired by a museum in Montreal

New owners sought for US classics

A pair of American classics have been listed for sale

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Military

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USMC’s legacy Hornet-equipped ‘Silver Eagles’ stand down

The USMC moved another step closer to phasing out its legacy Hornet fleet on November 9, when Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 (VMFA-115) was deactivated at MCAS Beaufort in South Carolina

US Army awards ATHENA-S reconnaissance jet contract

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) will provide the US Army with a new airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (A-ISR) platform under the terms of a $554m contract that was awarded on September 28

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How does Iran use airliners to secretly fly weapons into Syria?

Babak Taghvaee reveals how Iran, aided by the Syrian Arab Air Force, has used airliners to fly weapons into Syria to help arm terrorist groups fighting Israel

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Commercial

Ex-A380 production facility inaugurated as A320 final assembly line

Airbus inaugurated its new A320 Family final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse during a ceremony on July 10.

Emergency evacuation slide falls off United 767 in flight

An inflatable emergency evacuation slide from a United Airlines Boeing 767 detached from the aircraft while in flight and fell to the ground.

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Can China's new COMAC C919 truly rival the A320 and 737?

China has succeeded in pressing into service an indigenously built jet airliner – the COMAC C919. Mark Broadbent details its design and development and ponders its prospects

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How does Iran evade sanctions to acquire western aircraft?

Two former French Air and Space Force Airbus A340-200s have recently appeared in Iran. Babak Taghvaee details the long, delicate process that the heavily sanctioned state takes to acquire western aircraft

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Transatlantic air travel resurgence: The key routes and emerging trends

With air travel over the Pond enjoying rapid growth once again, the experts at Cirium take a closer look at the key routes and emerging trends in this critical market

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Flight Simulation

KSAN for Microsoft Flight Simulator out now

Scenery developers BMWorld and AmSim have teamed up to release San Diego International for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Laminar announces roadmap for X-Plane 12.0.8

Following the release of X-Plane 12.07, which added lower VRAM usage, new clouds with improved rendering and OpenXR integration, Laminar Research has now revealed its plans for X-Plane 120.8.

iniBuilds releases Southampton Airport for MSFS

The latest UK destination from iniBuilds is Southampton Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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Upcoming Events

RAF Cosford Air Show

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The airshow website says: "This year’s theme is ‘Take Flight.’ Kickstart your interest in a career in the RAF, and develop an understanding of what the Service does for the defence of the United Kingdom. Get close to the cutting edge of technology with RAF aircraft & unique attractions across the showground, and immerse yourself in a thrilling, action-packed flying display programme. The RAF Cosford Air Show is the only remaining RAF-organised Air Show. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the RAF as well as an exciting summer day out for the whole family."

Hill AFB Warriors over the Wasatch Air Show

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Hill AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

Danish Air Show

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Aalborg, Denmark

The air show website says: "The audience will experience a packed programme, where Danish transport aircraft, helicopters and fighters will perform a tactical demonstration and both Danish and foreign military aircraft will be on show on the ground and in the air."

MCAS Miramar AirShow

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San Diego, United States

The event website states it will provide "static displays, and daytime shows that feature military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic teams, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds."

Northern Ireland International Airshow

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Portrush, United Kingdom

Airshow

ILA Berlin

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Schönefeld, Germany

The event website states: "ILA Berlin features the entire value chain and every tier of the aerospace industry, from Aviation, Space and Defence & Support, to Advanced Air Mobility and the Supplier sector."