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Heinkel He 219 restoration gets wings

The world’s only Heinkel He 219 received its long-awaited wings in mid-August.

Twins win big at Oshkosh

The top warbird awards at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s...

STORM BREWING

The sole surviving example of Finland’s only indigenous production...

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MAPPING THE ENEMY

“With our paint brushes”, said WAAF map-maker Kathlyn Hudson,...

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Seafires on ‘Dragoon’

By comparison with D-Day, Operation ‘Dragoon’, August 1944’s...

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Military

South Korea grounds F-35A fleet following belly landing

The Republic of Korea Air Force has grounded its Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fleet after one example was forced to perform an emergency belly landing following an avionic system issue on January 4

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Is retiring the RAF's Tranche 1 Typhoons the right move?

In March 2021, the UK announced plans to retire the RAF's fleet of Tranche 1 Eurofighters by 2025. We explore the decision to prematurely withdraw roughly one quarter of the air arm's Typhoon force and the ramifications this will bring

Qatar's initial NH90s make first public appearance

According to a press release by Leonardo company on January 3, the Qatar Emiri Air Force NH90 programme marked a major milestone with the first appearance of the Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) and NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) variants during Qatar’s national day on December 18

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Commercial

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Cebu Pacific fleet renewal programme

Filipino low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is continuing its fleet...

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In brief

Boeing is acquiring California-based EnCore Group, an aerospace...

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Departure Gate

Information for the traveller. Aviation Paintings of the...

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Heathrow: BA’s Home and Hub

The relationship between British Airways and Heathrow stretches...

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KLM Hops on Embraer E2

KLM CITYHOPPER has announced plans to purchase up to 35 Embraer...

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Flight Simulation

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Malibu Meridian

Piper’s Dream Machine G1000 HD Series PA46 500TP ...

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Cockpit Building

Introducing my new best friend, the Renkforce RF100. Jessica...

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DCS: Spitfire LF Mk IX

Learning to fly the DCS: Spitfire LF Mk IX. Set-up,...

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Shuttleworth Race Day Air Show

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "our Race Day Air Show celebrates the passion Richard Shuttleworth had for racing, both on the ground and in the air...
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Duxford Flying Finale

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "In our grand send off for the 2024 Flying Season, Duxford Flying Finale will celebrate the highs of all our flying events from the year".

NAS Jacksonville - NAS Jax Air Show

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Jacksonville, United States

US Navy airshow

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."

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Columbus AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

International Sanicole Airshow

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Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium

Established in 1977, the airshow returns in 2024 for its 44th edition.