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Military

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WONDERFUL ‘WILDCAT’

UNITED STATES [NEWS] Jim Dunn The first Super Hornet...

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USS TRIPOLI COMPLETES INITIAL TRIALS

UNITED STATES [NEWS] The USS Tripoli (LHA 7) will be...

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LATEST F-35I ADIR DELIVERIES

[NEWS] WORLD TWO ADDITIONAL F-35IS were delivered to the...

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CANADA NARROWS NAMES FOR NEW SAR PLATFORM

[NEWS] WORLD THE ROYAL CANADIAN Air Force (RCAF) is seeking...

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BROKEN ‘BONES’ B-1 FLEET IN DIRE STRAITS

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Commercial

EXCLUSIVE: The X-59's eXternal Vision System - Part One

In the third of a series of exclusive videos, Key.Aero provides an overview of NASA’s innovative eXternal Vision System (XVS), which will replace the forward cockpit window in the X-59 QueSST low-boom flight demonstrator.

Why an airline operated empty flights from Heathrow for a year

For a whole year, British Mediterranean Airways operated six flights a week from Heathrow Airport to Cardiff, that were completely empty. Here is why.

European Regulator Reveals 737 MAX Recertification Plans

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) last week revealed its test flight schedule for recertification of the Boeing 737 MAX.

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Historic

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Focus on rare Vildebeest survivor in New Zealand

The rebuild of Vickers Vildebeest...

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FlyPast

Historic Aircraft Collection’s immaculate Hawker Fury K5674...

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Reflecting on the life of the great Connie Edwards

Sture Friedner describes his meeting with decorated American aviator the late Connie Edwards...

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Upcoming Events

Flywheel

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Bicester, United Kingdom

The company organising the event states Flywheel is "two jam-packed days of action celebrating all things wings, wheels and motion...Flywheel will see a host of classic motoring marques join the displays along the tree-lined avenues of the historic site. Fans of vintage flight can expect an equally spectacular showcase, with a broad range of historic aircraft set to grace the site’s grass airfield – winding back the years and commemorating the site’s heritage as an RAF Blenheim Bomber training station."

Wings and Wheels Henstridge

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Henstridge, United Kingdom

The organisers' say: "With up to 130 classic aircraft and over 150 classic cars on show, plus a few traders and some great food this is a great day out for the family and enthusiast alike."

Midland Air Museum (Coventry) Aviation Fair

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Baginton, United Kingdom

Aircraft enthusiasts fair

Ladies Day Fly-in

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Bodmin, United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "A great day to experience the joys of flying by all, but it is especially a celebration of all ladies in aviation.
Ladies day fly in
Visiting Aircraft – all are welcome
Vintage and classic vehicles"

Vulcan Aircrew Experience

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

The Vulcan Restoration Trust website describes this event as: "New for 2023, the Vulcan Aircrew Experience is your chance to be a Vulcan crew member kitted out in authentic equipment as worn in the Falklands conflict.
This event is organised by UP AN’ AT ‘EM! HISTORY and admittance is by advance ticket-only."

English Riviera Airshow

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Paignton, United Kingdom

Seafront airshow