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Historic

Gatwick Herald for UKHAT

The rather tired-looking Herald, G-CEXP, pictured recently in...

Albatross unveiled at Biscarrosse

Former Italian Air Force HU-16A Albatross MM50-180 on display...

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Events

Some of the stars of Cosford’s static park: the jet fighter...

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The Myth of Ikarus

There was no danger of the Ikarus 452M experimental jet emulating...

Lysander film replica arrives at Tangmere

The very convincing Lysander replica that starred in the 2016...

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Military

AeroVironment to supply Puma 3 AE drones to NATO

US-based unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufacturer AeroVironment of Simi Valley, California, has received four contracts from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for its Puma 3 tactical UAS

USAF officially names the F-15EX

The US Air Force’s (USAF’s) newest multi-role fighter and latest incarnation of the Boeing F-15 Eagle family, the F-15EX, will be officially known as the ‘Eagle II’ in operational service

Contract awarded for Galaxy avionics upgrade

Key avionics upgrades to the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy strategic transport fleet are to be carried under a US$92.8m contract, which was recently awarded to the Tyonek Native Corporation

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Commercial

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Tankolet Returns

BELAVIA HAS applied a stunning special livery to Embraer ERJ-195LR...

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Frontier Boosts Denver Ops

RAPID GROWTH at Denver continues for low-cost carrier Frontier...

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Jeju Orders 40 737 MAX

JEJU AIR has placed a firm order for Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft,...

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Bahrain Takes Flight

The biennial Bahrain International Airshow has built a reputation...

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Kinshasa Snapshot

Photographed on its home turf, this brightly coloured Congo Airways...

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Upcoming Events

MCAS Cherry Point Air Show

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Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, United States

US Marine Corps airshow

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."

Light Aircraft Association Rally

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Leicester, United Kingdom

Light aircraft event

Hollomon Airshow 2024 Legacy of Liberty

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Holloman 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."

NAS Jacksonville - NAS Jax Air Show

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Jacksonville, United States

US Navy airshow