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Historic

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Switzerland bids fond farewell to world's only civil-operated Mirage IIIDS

The end of an era was marked at Payerne Air Base in Switzerland on May 25, when former Swiss Air Force-operated Dassault Mirage IIIDS (ex-serial J-2012, now registered as HB-RDF) – the only airworthy, civil-registered example of the fighter in the world – completed its final flight

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Canberra – Gun Packs and Nukes

Ken Delve looks back at the Interdictor-Strike Canberras in RAF Germany, where conventional weapons and nuclear bombs were the order of the day

Scottish Strutter moves closer to first flight

The dream to return a Sopwith 1½ Strutter to flight is moving closer to reality

Aeronca gets Spanish home as Autogiro flies

The Fundación Infante de Orleans (FIO) based at Cuatro Vientos, Madrid, has acquired Aeronca 100 EC-NZI, formerly G-AEXD

Stratford Manor Hotel to screen new Dambusters film

There’s a chance to see acclaimed new film ‘Attack On Sorpe Dam’ at Stratford Manor Hotel and Spa at 3pm on Sunday, June 18

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Military

USAF releases new B-21 stealth bomber images as engine tests begin

The USAF announced on September 12 that the first B-21 Raider stealth bomber prototype had commenced engine runs at Northrop Grumman’s facility in Palmdale, California, as part of its ground test programme

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Ukraine charts success in recent strikes against Russian forces in Crimea

As was expected, the series of Ukrainian special operations against Russian high-value targets based in Russian-occupied Crimea that began in August continued in September

Tinker AFB bids farewell to more E-3 Sentry AWACS

A further two E-3B/G Sentry aircraft have taken off from Tinker AFB for the final time, having been flown from the Oklahoma base to Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, to be placed in long-term storage as the USAF continues to drawdown its ageing AWACS fleet

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Commercial

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Inside FlyArystan: Kazakhstan's pioneering low-cost airline

Air Astana’s new budget offshoot has already outgrown its parent and is aiming to become the preeminent airline in Central Asia. Airliner World’s Craig West travelled to its headquarters in Almaty to find out more

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Pilot training – what does it take to become a pilot?

It’s a career many seek, and many others have previously cherished. But how do you go about becoming a pilot? Airliner World turns to training organisations for advice

Why is all-A220 operator airBaltic wet leasing four A320s?

Latvian flag carrier airBaltic has announced it will wet lease four Airbus A320s during the summer season this year.

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UK planespotting highlights for February 2023

We present a selection of images of visiting aircraft from airports around the UK. For the most part, they’re commercial jets, but almost all of them are unusual types, wearing new or unique liveries, or first visits by an airline or airliner to a particular airport.

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BA 787 and Qantas A330 in near-miss during Sydney departure

A British Airways Boeing 787 and Qantas Airbus A330 suffered a loss of separation while departing Sydney/Kingsford Smith Airport last year, a report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has found.

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NZA Simulations’ Christchurch International Airport review

They say good things take time and that has certainly been the case with NZA Simulations’ latest scenery release for Microsoft Flight Simulator, Christchurch International Airport.

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IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Normandy Tutorial - Part 3

In this instalment, we focus on the individual flyable aircraft. For each type, we will give a brief history, along with their respective roles in the Normandy campaign and then look at how each aircraft has been modelled in the simulation.

Mount Hotham Airport out now

Orbx has announced YHOT Mount Hotham Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.

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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."

NAS JRB Fort Worth - Wings Over Cowtown Air Show

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Fort Worth, United States

US military 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!"

Abbotsford International Airshow

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Abbotsford, Canada

The airshow website says: "The Abbotsford Airshow was born in 1962 as a partnership between the Abbotsford Flying Club and the Abbotsford Rotary Club to promote aviation at the Abbotsford Airport. Since then, the event has grown to become one of the Fraser Valley’s largest and most exciting annual events."

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.