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Historic

Newly completed P-51 for UK owner

Fresh rebuild from Midwest Aero Restorations set to head for Britain

Turboprop Tracker flies again in France

Ex-Sécurité Civile Turbo Firecat to be operated at airshows by Alençon-based association

Premiere for ‘Silver Spitfire – The Longest Flight’

The feature length documentary about the famous Silver Spitfire’s global journey will debut on Sunday November 12 at 9pm on Sky History

Air and navy personnel honoured at Maltese memorial

A memorial unveiled at Lyster Barracks at the former airfield in Ħal Far has been dedicated to all RAF, Fleet Air Arm and US Navy personnel who served there

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Aeroplane December 2023

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Military

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UPDATE: MOD does U-turn on AW109SP

The UK MOD has done a U-turn on the use of the Leonardo AW109SP GrandNew helicopter.

Belgian ‘Vipers’ intercept Russian Su-30s over the Baltic

Belgian F-16AM/BM (MLU) Fighting Falcons were launched from Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, to intercept Russian fighter aircraft over the Baltic Sea on December 6 – within one week of the Belgian Air Force taking over the lead of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission

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Global V-22 Osprey fleet grounded following fatal crash in Japan

A USAF-operated CV-22B Osprey was lost off Yakushima Island, Japan, on November 29, killing all eight airmen on board and resulting in a global operational stand-down of the tiltrotor

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Commercial

The Ultimate Greek Airport IATA Code Quiz

Kaliméra! Welcome to Greece! This week's quiz is all about Greek airports and their IATA codes. 10 questions - can you be a like the ancient Greek brainboxes and bag a clean sweep?

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Aviation News October 2023

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BREAKING: NATS reveals root cause of UK ATC failure

NATS’ preliminary investigation has confirmed the root cause that led to last Monday’s air traffic control incident.

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How ex-US Army Black Hawks are finding new life with commercial operators

The Black Hawk – the Western world’s most successful military utility helicopter – has served the US Army and other military customers for more than four decades. Now, many H-60s are taking on new duties with other governmental and commercial operators, as Tom Kaminski details

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Eurowings Discover renamed amid major rebrand

Lufthansa Group’s leisure airline Eurowings Discover has today (September 5) revealed a new brand identity.

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Flight Simulation

PMDG releases the Universal Flight Tablet for the 737 fleet

PMDG has announced the long-awaited Universal Flight Tablet for the PMDG 737-600/700/800/900 series in Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.

Highland Bush Strips Pack 1 for MSFS out now

Orbx has announced PNG Highland Bush Strips Pack 1 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.

Wroclaw Airport for MSFS now available

Drzewiecki Design has announced Wroclaw Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.

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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."