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Historic

STOP PRESS: Vickers Viking on its way to Blackbushe

Classic airliner being moved by road from Austria

Multiple film star SE5a flies again

Historic Slingsby-built replica airborne at Sywell

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TV legend Raymond Baxter's Spitfire reunion

For the famed broadcaster and wartime Spitfire pilot, flying the Supermarine fighter again after nearly 30 years — thanks to Aeroplane — was a truly unexpected pleasure

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Restoration of oldest surviving B-N Islander completed

G-AVCN unveiled at Wight Military and Heritage Museum

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Aeroplane met... Ormond Haydon-Baillie

When Aeroplane Monthly profiled Ormond Haydon-Baillie in 1974, he had not long become Duxford’s first private warbird operator. Now, apart from reprinting that piece, we bring the story of the late ‘OH-B’ full-circle

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Military

The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 159

Welcome to the 159th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here

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Is Russia using its new S-70 Okhotnik-B UCAV against Ukraine?

While state testing of Sukhoi’s S-70 Okhotnik-B UCAV was not expected to conclude before the end of 2023, media reports have indicated that Russia may have already started using the platform to conduct operational missions over Ukraine

USMC’s VMU-3 achieves IOC with MQ-9A

The USMC’s Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3) ‘Phantoms’ celebrated reaching Initial Operational Capability with the MQ-9A Reaper medium-altitude, long-endurance UAV at MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, on August 4

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Commercial

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Why Embraer paused its revolutionary next-gen turboprop 

Just a week after disclosing details about its Energia concepts, Embraer has put its turboprop airliner plans on ice, but regional aircraft using new technologies remain firmly in its sights. Mark Broadbent reports

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Nepal ATR Crash: What we know so far

Sunday’s fatal loss of a Yeti Airlines ATR was Nepal’s worst accident in three decades. Key.Aero examines what is known so far

Manchester Airport traffic figures for 2022 revealed

Manchester Airport has released figures for December 2022 which show strong signs of recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.

QUIZ: The ultimate IATA code quiz! (Part One)

Whether you're a hardened enthusiast or new to the industry, it’s likely you have encountered plenty of IATA's bespoke airport codes. This is your chance to put your knowledge of these quirky three-letter codes to the test!

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Virgin Orbit reveals reason for rocket failure

Virgin Orbit has released more details about the failed Start Me Up mission which involved Boeing 747-400, N744VG (c/n 32745), named Cosmic Girl, on Monday (January 9).

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Flight Simulation

Philadelphia for Microsoft Flight Simulator released

Developed by MK-Studios, the package for Microsoft Flight Simulator is a high-fidelity rendition of Philadelphia Airport built from the ground up.

Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XIII: Oceania released

The latest World Update for Microsoft Flight Simulator covers the vast region of Oceania and Antarctica.

Expert Series I: ATR 42-600 / 72-600 ready for take-off

Microsoft Flight Simulator Team has released the first aircraft in a brand-new series of highly authentic and accurate aircraft called ‘Expert Series’.

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Upcoming Events

Duxford Flying Evening

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "Evening flying featuring warbirds, pyrotechnics and more. Enjoy after-hours entry to IWM Duxford for this very special vintage aircraft flying display. Witness the aircraft that still call Duxford home take to the skies as the sun goes down and dusk turns to dark across this historic Second World War airfield."

NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

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Pensacola, United States

The airshow website states: "NAS Pensacola is pleased to announce the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on November 1-2, 2024. The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola's largest events, attracting 150,000-180,000 spectators during this two-day event. There is an incredible lineup of aerobatic performers and our very own Blue Angels."

Airshow London, Canada

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London, Canada

Major airshow

FAI World Microlight Championships

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Corby, United Kingdom

World Microlight Championships

Midlands Air Festival

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Alcester, United Kingdom

The main flying displays the organisers say will be on Saturday and Sunday. The event website also says: "Join us again for our fantastic classic air display in the stunning grounds of the Ragley Hall Estate. There will be a wide array displays including Warbirds, Classic Jets, Helicopters, amazing high energy aerobatics, aerial ballet, flying circus and some of the largest radio controlled models in the world, that are so big you can almost climb into them!
"There will also be parachute display teams plus the chance to get up close and personal to some of our display aircraft which will be landing on site on our own dedicated runway! Our flying display will be an exciting and entertaining mix, with even a small section dedicated to our younger visitors."

CFB Trenton - Quinte International Air Show 2024

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Trenton, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow