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Historic

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FlyPast June 2023

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How a stunning DH Dominie took to the air again

Avspecs’ Warren Denholm tells us about his company’s latest de Havilland restoration — a gorgeous DH89B Dominie, destined for the USA

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Meet the woman who ferried 222 Halifax bombers during World War Two

During World War Two Lettice Curtis ferried 222 Handley Page Halifax bombers, usually with just an ATC cadet to assist her. In the September 1981 issue of Aeroplane Monthly, she recalled how she became the first woman licensed to fly four-engined RAF aircraft

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Canadair North Star: the ultimate in-depth guide

Discover the fascinating history and technical details of the Canadair North Star, a Canadian-built passenger aircraft that served as a workhorse for the airline industry in the 1950s. This in-depth article by Richard G. Wilsher, explores the North Star's development, its role in post-World War Two aviation, and its lasting impact on the Canadian aerospace industry.

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Behind the scenes of a Westland Lysander restoration

In the April 1980 issue of Aeroplane Monthly, Dick Richardson described the restoration of Strathallan’s Westland Lysander

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Military

Slovenia to buy another C-27J, new helicopters and IRIS-T air defence systems

In a bid to properly address emerging security challenges in the region, the Slovenian government has amended its current defence plan, giving a green light for the acquisition of a second Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport, six new multi-purpose helicopters and German-made IRIS-T medium-range air defence systems

Debut air force confirmed for Exercise Cobra Warrior 23-2

Key.Aero can exclusively confirm that Exercise Cobra Warrior 23-2 will have a new nation taking part when it kicks off in early September.

B-21 set to make first flight this year after ‘power on’ success

Northrop Grumman’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Dave Keffer, recently confirmed that the firm “remains on track” for completing the maiden flight of the USAF’s new sixth-generation B-21 Raider stealth bomber this year, though he cautioned that this would “depend on events and data”

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Commercial

Flybondi's 30-hour ferry flight

Argentinian low-cost carrier Flybondi has welcomed the tenth Boeing 737-800 to its fleet. The delivery of the 189-seat aircraft required some creative route planning, with a 30-hour journey to get the narrowbody from Sacheon in South Korea to Buenos Aires.

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny to sign airport support infrastructure agreement

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny has selected bids in the first tender for the design of support infrastructure to be built at CPK airport.

Lufthansa to add MORE UK airports to its route map

The German flag carrier plans to link additional UK gateways with Frankfurt from next year. Find out where now…

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NEW: United places largest widebody order in US history

United Airlines has broken aviation records by inking a blockbuster deal for at least 100 new Boeing twin-aisle jets. The US carrier has placed a firm order for 100 new 787 Dreamliners, along with options for a further 100 examples.

Condor’s debut Airbus A330neo damaged ahead of delivery

Condor’s first Airbus A330neo was damaged during an incident at Toulouse yesterday (December 12).

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Flight Simulation

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PC Pilot Issue 145

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Flying Circus – Volume II released

1C Game Studio, in partnership with Ugra Media, has announced Flying Circus - Volume II is now available.

Just Flight upgrades its PA-28 fleet

Just Flight has released major upgrades to its PA-28R Arrow III, PA-28R Turbo Arrow III/IV and PA-28-161 Warrior II fleet for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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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