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Historic

New look for Spanish gate guard helicopter

Airbus Helicopters has repainted its factory ‘gate guard’ at Albacete, Spain

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Sea Harrier meets supercars at Church Fenton

Earlier this year, Jet Art Aviation conducted taxi trials of Sea Harrier FA.2 ZH798 at Leeds East Airport – and arranged a unique photo shoot…

Lancaster in focus at Sywell

Sywell Aviation Museum has announced two Avro Lancaster-themed talks for early next year

Buchóns arrive in Canada and Biggin Hill

A pair of Hispano Buchons have arrived at new homes recently

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Lancaster RAF debut – Into action with 44 Sqn

In a 2022 special publication on the Avro Lancaster Andrew Thomas tells the story of the Lancaster’s introduction to RAF service with 44 Squadron at Waddington

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Military

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NATO on Alert: Dutch F-35As on the Alliance's Eastern Flank

As the Royal Netherlands Air Force deploys eight F-35s to Malbork Air Base in Poland, Giovanni Colla assesses how they are contributing to NATO's deter and defence mission along its Eastern Flank

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Could Ukraine be given a fourth ex-Royal Navy Sea King?

Another former Royal Navy Westland Sea King could be heading to Ukraine, making it the fourth example of the type to be donated to the war-torn nation by the UK

‘Tomcats’ return as USMC’s second F-35C Lightning II squadron

The USMC activated its second Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II squadron, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311 (VMFA-311) ‘Tomcats’ (code ‘WL-XX’), on April 14

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Commercial

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How does Emirates recruit its cabin crew?

Airliner World caught up with Emma Baker, a talent acquisition advisor at Emirates, who helps the Dubai-based airline find the cabin crew of tomorrow

Virgin adds third Florida destination

The Crawley-based carrier will boost its connections to Miami and Orlando from November

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Creating connections with Iceland’s Niceair

Play isn’t the only fresh face making its mark on the Icelandic aviation scene. Gordon Smith travelled to north Iceland to meet Niceair CEO Thorvaldur Ludvik Sigurjonsson and learn more about the fledgling carrier’s game-changing connectivity

Fiji Airways confirms new direct flights to Canada

The South Pacific-based airline revealed intentions to start flying to Canada – which is set to become Fiji Airways’ 20th direct international service.

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Which airlines are still flying the Airbus A380?

With the news that Lufthansa is gearing up to reintroduce the Airbus A380 to its fleet, Key Aero examines the current state of play across the 15 global super jumbo operators in this special report

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Flight Simulation

Asturias Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator released

Orbx has announced LEAS Asturias Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.

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MicroProse B-17 Flying Fortress

We invited MicroProse to provide us with an update on two major titles currently in development: 'The Mighty Eighth VR' and 'B-17 Flying Fortress 3: The Bloody 100th'.

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Exploring Orbx’s Melbourne City Pack

Australian-based flight simulator scenery powerhouse group Orbx has released a city enhancement pack for its home city of Melbourne. We pay it a visit and discover why it is such a great flight simulation destination.

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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."

Columbus AFB - Thunder Over Columbus

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Columbus AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

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."

Fairchild AFB SkyFest 2024

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Fairchild AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow