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Historic

‘Black Bunny’ arrives in California!

The famous ‘black jet’ arrived at its new home on July 28…

Vincent arrival accelerates NZ Vildebeest restoration

Vickers biplanes come together in RNZAF museum restoration hangar

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Aeroplane meets... Peter Arnold

The world’s leading Spitfire expert has been instrumental in many a project — and travelled the globe in search of airframes

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The inside story of Ireland’s two-seat Spitfires

While Vickers-Armstrongs failed to enjoy their hoped-for success with the Spitfire Trainer, the Irish Air Corps was an enthusiastic customer. Today, these aircraft have assumed great importance on the warbird scene. With new research and never-before-seen archive photographs, this is the most comprehensive study yet of Ireland’s two-seat ‘Spits’

Owning a Spitfire: does it live up to the dream?

George Haye has fulfilled the dream of owning a Spitfire having bought RW382/G-PBIX, which is also known as the Suffolk Spitfire. He tells Key Aero’s Dino Carrara whether the reality of owning this iconic warbird has lived up to the dream.

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Military

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ADEX 2023: Korean Air readies MALE UAV for production

The Aerospace Business Division of Korean Air showed its new MALE UAV – known variously as the MUAV and later the KUS-FS – at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2023 in South Korea from October 17-22

F-16Cs return to USAF’s ‘Blacksnakes’ after 13-year absence

The Indiana ANG’s 122nd Fighter Wing celebrated the arrival of the first F-16C Block 40 Fighting Falcons for the 163rd Fighter Squadron ‘Blacksnakes’ on October 23

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ADEX 2023: KAI expects next LAH production contract by end of year

KAI is awaiting a second production contract for Light Attack Helicopters (LAH) from Seoul, and this follow-on order is now expected to be placed before the end of 2023

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Commercial

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US-bound Air India 777 forced to divert into Russia

An Air India flight from Delhi to San Francisco was forced to divert into Magadan Airport (GDX) in Russia on June 6.

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Behind the scenes of A321XLR certification

Airbus has plenty of experience when it comes to testing and approving new aircraft types, but that doesn’t make the process any less complex. Airliner World’s Craig West goes behind the scenes of the manufacturer’s A321XLR certification campaign to find out more

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ATR 42-600S: The STOL airliner capable of taking off in just 800m

With an estimated 1,200 short-field capable turboprops nearing retirement, ATR is looking to fill the void with its new ATR 42-600S STOL. Lee Cross takes a look at the latest addition to the best-selling regional airliner family

Boeing lands brand-new Dreamliner customer

American manufacturer Boeing has secured a new airline customer for its 787 Dreamliner.

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SWISS: an operator’s perspective on the A220 and A320neo Family

As launch customer for the A220 and now with a burgeoning fleet of A320neo Family aircraft, Swiss International Air Lines is well placed to provide an operator’s perspective on Airbus’s latest generation narrowbodies. Airliner World’s Craig West spoke with short-haul fleet chief Daniel Rodmanis to get the carrier’s take on these aircraft

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Flight Simulation

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DCS: Normandy 2.0 interview

In this article, we sat down with developer Ugra Media and discussed their work in producing DCS: Normandy 2.0.

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Black Square’s Steam Gauge Overhaul Analog Baron review

In this review, we take a look at the latest aircraft to receive the Black Square treatment, the Baron B58.

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Local Legends 8: DHC-4 Caribou review

When it comes to rugged, utilitarian aircraft, few can compare with the DHC-4 Caribou. It exemplifies de Havilland's development, featuring a STOL design that made it easy to get in and out of remote locations. We take Orbx's rendition of this 1950s classic for a spin.

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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

Dover AFB - First State Airshow

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Dover 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."

Offutt AFB - Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show

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Bellevue, United States

US Air Force airshow