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DC-3 destined for Dutch theme park

RENÉ J UIJTHOVEN Douglas DC-3 N213GB arrived in The Hague,...

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Australian Mosquito and Mustang projects

Mosquito PR.XVI A52-600 under restoration at Victoria’s RAAF...

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Venomous Royalty

Although bearing a strong resemblance to the P-39 Airacobra,...

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Star of Alberta

Ken Cothliff provides an update on Canada’s Reynolds-Alberta...

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Blightu’s FLYING WINGS

Tony Buttler recounts the brief but fascinating story of the...

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Military

Nine more CH-53Ks ordered for USMC

Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky has been awarded a contract to build nine more CH-53K King Stallion in a deal which also includes a contract option for a further nine of these heavy-lift transport helicopters

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ANALYSIS: A look at the Afghan Air Force's aircraft inventory

While the future of Afghanistan may emerge from negotiations shaped by regional powers, its air force may be called upon to defend the nation, as we report

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USAF receives 46th KC-46A

The USAF’s 77th Air Refueling Squadron ‘Totin Tigers’ – a component of the 916th Air Refueling Wing – has received its seventh Boeing KC-46A Pegasus, marking the 46th example of the tanker to be delivered to the air arm

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Commercial

Vive la Rafale

Jan Kraak reports from Bordeaux- Mérignac home of Dassault Aviation...

Serbia to receive Mi-17 and Mi-35 helicopters

Russia’s Tass news agency reported on January 18, 2019, that...

Qantas 787-9

Qantas’ distinctive Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner VH-ZND (c/n 63390),...

BVLOS corridor

Initial test flights have taken place at Cranfield, Bedfordshire,...

Korea’s F-35 and MRTT, Japan’s fighters and Indonesian gunships

ASIA THE FIRST of four Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker...

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Upcoming Events

NAS Oceana Air Show

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Virginia Beach, United States

US Navy airshow

Shuttleworth Festival of Flight

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Biggleswade , United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "International Fly-In Friday 28th / Air Show Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th"..."Join us as we celebrate 60 years of Shuttleworth air shows at our first Festival of Flight! We will have three days of entertainment, activities, and displays to celebrate the wonderful achievements of aviation; from the very first flight, to the astonishing technology we see today."

AIRPOWER24

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Zeltweg, Austria

The airshow website states AIRPOWER24 will have demonstrations by the Austrian Air Force and international military aerobatic squadrons and participants from civil aviation.

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."

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."

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."