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Military

US approves French E-2D acquisition

The US State Department has approved the possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of three Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft and associated equipment to France.

Serbian Army shows off Chinese-made armed drone

The Serbian Army put its new China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) CH-92A unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on display on July 4 at Colonel-Pilot Milenko Pavlović Airport, Batajnica.

Third KC-390 for Brazil

A third Embraer KC-390 Millennium medium-lift tactical transport has been handed over to the Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB, Brazilian Air Force).

US Navy begins TH-73A instructor pilot training

The first two instructor pilots from the US Navy’s Training Air Wing 5 (TAW 5) have arrived at Leonardo’s production facility in Philadelphia to train on the new TH-73A Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS).

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Britain's Aircraft Carrier Conundrum

America, the leading western superpower, pleaded with Britain...

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Commercial

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Broader horizons: Munich Airport CEO interview

Munich Airport has had as rocky a year as any other major hub, but this German powerhouse is focusing on the future. CEO Jost Lammers tells Tara Craig how

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UK Visitors - Airports of the World Mar/Apr 21

We present a selection of images of aircraft visiting airports around the UK recently. Predominantly, they’re commercial, but almost all are unusual types, wearing new or unique liveries, or first visits by an airline or airliner to a particular airport.

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Lanzarote Airport: The jewel of the Canaries

The Canary Island of Lanzarote has been a hotspot for European holidaymakers for decades. While COVID-19 has thrown a temporary spanner in the works, its popularity – especially with aviation enthusiasts – is set to soar once again post-pandemic, as Tom Batchelor finds out

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Historic

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Britannia to Argus Sub-hunter

A report from the August 21, 1959 issue of The Aeroplane and Aeronautics on the changes made to the Bristol Britannia to turn it into the Argus maritime patrol aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force

FlyPast Podcast Episode 31

Episode 31 is a group effort as the FlyPast editorial team discuss the late, Squadron Leader Goodman, his involvement with 617 squadron and the enduring legacy of their missions, namely the famous raid on the dams for Operation Chastise....

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FlyPast September 2021

The full issue in page-turning format

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Flight Simulation

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A2A Simulations

An exclusive interview with Scott Gentile

Bulldog on short final

Aeroplane Heaven has announced the Bristol Bulldog is nearing...

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MilViz’s Cessna 310R Redux

Long-standing developer MilViz has released its brand new 310R Redux which has been rebuilt from the ground up…

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Upcoming Events

Flywheel

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Bicester, United Kingdom

The company organising the event states Flywheel is "two jam-packed days of action celebrating all things wings, wheels and motion...Flywheel will see a host of classic motoring marques join the displays along the tree-lined avenues of the historic site. Fans of vintage flight can expect an equally spectacular showcase, with a broad range of historic aircraft set to grace the site’s grass airfield – winding back the years and commemorating the site’s heritage as an RAF Blenheim Bomber training station."

Wings and Wheels Henstridge

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Henstridge, United Kingdom

The organisers' say: "With up to 130 classic aircraft and over 150 classic cars on show, plus a few traders and some great food this is a great day out for the family and enthusiast alike."

Midland Air Museum (Coventry) Aviation Fair

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Baginton, United Kingdom

Aircraft enthusiasts fair

IWM Duxford D-Day Flying Display

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event page states: "Flying Days are a series of special themed events throughout the summer, reflecting on the role Duxford has played in aviation history. These special events provide up to two hours of scheduled flying, on top of your great day out at IWM Duxford."

Shuttleworth Around the World Air Show

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

This is a new addition to Shuttleworth's airshow calendar and the event webpage states it is a: "celebration of world-wide aviation, both in the air and on the ground, with a variety of countries and cultures celebrated throughout the day."

AeroExpo UK

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Northampton, United Kingdom

The event website states: "We will be showcasing the best in General Aviation over three days at our great new venue, Sywell Aerodrome. Get up close and see the latest aircraft on the market and browse a wide range of related aviation products and services from the top suppliers.
"Come along and speak to the regulators, safety experts, and our Border Force colleagues about the latest hot topics and hear from some of the industry’s top names through our seminar programme."