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Historic

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PERSONAL ALBUM: Abingdon Airlifters

The 1967-68 period was one of transition for the RAF’s air transport force...

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Monarch Airlines: Sun and Reign

Much missed by enthusiasts and holidaymakers alike, Monarch was...

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Lancaster - Nuclear Bomber?

Of the many tasks the Avro Lancaster carried out during its career, nuclear bomber was not one of them. In 1943, however, the Lancaster’s name appeared on a list of aircraft that could potentially carry the United States’ first atomic bomb. Was it ever a truly practical proposition?

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WORKSHOP: GOING THE EXTRA MILES

It was testament to the excellent work done by the Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre...

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AIRLINE HISTORY: 'BROTHER, IT’S JUST SWELL'

That was an American passenger’s reaction to a very British aircraft...

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Military

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Bear necessities: Profile of Russia’s Tu-95 bomber

A massive, unimaginably noisy and definitely antiquated-looking turboprop bomber, the Tu-95MS Bear-H still retains its significance in Russia’s nuclear triad

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Overview of NATO's response to the rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia

Since Tensions have been rising since November last year, NATO members have been placing assets in various locations to augment a defensive response to a potential invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Key. Aero has put together all the known movements by the alliance in to one place

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Boeing upbeat on USAF AWACS replacement

Boeing says it sees an opportunity to sell its E-7 Airborne Early Warning and Control platform to the US Air Force, following a Request for Information to industry on February 8 this year and also the potential for reinvigorated international sales

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Commercial

Début for Air France A350-900

AIR FRANCE accepts its maiden Airbus A350-900

JetBlue Eyes Norwegian Partnership

JetBlue signs a letter of intent with Norwegian for an interline agreement

Kiwi Carrier Cancels UK Connection

AIR NEW Zealand to withdraw its only route to and from Europe

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CAPE OF EXTREMELY GOOD HOPE

The past 12 months have seen Cape Air’s roadmap grow ...

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Farewell to A Legend

Airliner World’s regular correspondent Sebastian Schmitz shares his memories working on board a Junkers Ju 52

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Flight Simulation

Paderborn for X-Plane available

Aerosoft has released its home airport, Paderborn-Lippstadt for X-Plane 11.

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Baron’s Combat Corner: Part One

Falcon – A History of a classic combat flight simulation

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Australia V2 Orbx returns home

Orbx began its campaign to transform the scenic world of flight simulation in Australia.

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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."

NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

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Pensacola, United States

The airshow website states: "NAS Pensacola is pleased to announce the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on November 1-2, 2024. The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola's largest events, attracting 150,000-180,000 spectators during this two-day event. There is an incredible lineup of aerobatic performers and our very own Blue Angels."

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."

CFB Trenton - Quinte International Air Show 2024

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Trenton, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow