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Historic

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Socially Distanced Stunner

All eyes were on Old Warden, Bedfordshire...

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MIGS, SABRES AND MORE...

Alan Warnes discovers varied and historically important exhibits...

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NUCLEAR ’SNIFFERS’

Lennart Berns describes how the Swedish Air Force repurposed its J 32B jet fighters...

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Restoration Scene: From Submerged to Stunning

FlyPast presents photographs taken during the renovation of a combat veteran...

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Above and Beyond: Don Laubman

Don Laubman was one of the highest-scoring Canadian fighter pilots...

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Military

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US slams Poland's MiG-29 transfer offer as untenable

The US has moved to quash Poland’s plan to donate to Washington its entire fleet of MiG-29 fighters following Warsaw’s surprise announcement of its intention to offer its Russian-designed aircraft in exchange for used US Air Force platforms

US Navy selects Northrop Grumman to modernise E-6B fleet

Northrop Grumman announced on March 3 that it was recently awarded the Integrated Modification and Maintenance Contract for the US Navy’s fleet of Boeing E-6B Mercury airborne command and control aircraft, which the firm will be responsible for sustaining and modernising over the coming years

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Aces High: Inside the 'Red Air' F-16 operations of Top Aces

We report on the pilots of Arizona-based Top Aces, who are aggressively pitching the legendary F-16 Viper against some of the most advanced fighters in the world

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Commercial

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Bringing flair to the Aer

Aer Lingus has unveiled the first revamp to its crew uniform...

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The Skye’s the Limit

Tony Mallett goes airside at Heathrow to spend a busy morning with Skye Hester...

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The women leading a flying revolution

Louise Rose Jones takes a look at the female aviators who forged the way for today’s women of the skies...

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Big, bold and very blue

JetBlue Airways has risen from an innovative start-up to one of the largest carriers in the US...

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Sleepless in Seattle: an in-depth analysis of the 737 MAX grounding

Two Boeing 737 MAX crashes within five months, both involving newly delivered aircraft, claimed the lives of 346 people and threw the world’s then-biggest aircraft manufacturer into turmoil. Airliner World’s Martin Needham charts the path that led to Boeing’s annus horribilis and considers how the grounding has affected the wider aviation industry.

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Flight Simulation

Inverness for X-Plane Out Now

UK2000 has announced the X-Plane version of Inverness 2019 is now available.

CT182T Skylane G1000 for X-Plane Out Now

Carenado has announced the CT182T Skylane G1000 version is now available for X-Plane 11.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator

Following the release of the trailer for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator, PC Pilot was invited to the global launch for the product in Seattle.

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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."