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Historic

Last instructional Spitfire moves on

The last Supermarine Spitfire in the world to be used as an instructional airframe has a new home.

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“I DECIDED IMMEDIATELY TO STRIKE”

Winston Churchill, then First Lord of the Admiralty, was unequivocal:...

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DOWN IN THE WEEDS

The received wisdom is that the world’s air forces went to...

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AVRO 720

DATAFILE The first Avro 720 to be ordered was allocated serial...

Historic Spey Phantom saved

Phantom FG1 XT597, the first pre-production example of the Rolls-...

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Military

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Moving with the times: AESA radar on the rise

The advent of AESA radar technology has been one of the most significant steps in military aviation in a generation. Although airborne AESA radars have been around since the 1990s, ongoing technological developments are set to increase their capabilities

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Israel hosts mini-UAS demo for the Netherlands

The Royal Netherlands Army has been given a demonstration on the use of integrated land and airborne unmanned platforms for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions by Israeli OEM Elbit Systems

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Al Tariq’s new longer range PGM on display at Dubai Airshow

EDGE’s Al Tariq is carrying out flight trials with a new long-range precision guided 450kg (1,000Ib) Mk 83 munition at the Dubai Air Show

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Commercial

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MRO

The latest news from maintenance, repair and overhaul providers...

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On the Flight Deck with Captain Dave

Immediately familiar to #avgeeks across the globe, Captain Dave...

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A321XLR Steals Paris Show

News Review • Paris Air Show 2019 AIRBUS HAS dominated...

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IAG Annoucement Eases MAX Pain

News Review • Europe PROSPECTS FOR Boeing’s embattled...

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Irkut MC-21 Deliveries Delayed

LAUNCH CUSTOMER, Aeroflot will now not take delivery of its first...

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Flight Simulation

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Just Flight's C-46 Commando

Just Flight’s C-46 Commando...

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DCS Spitfire LF Mk IX Operation Epsom

DCS Epsom Campaign Key features: •12 historic missions taken...

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Flight Sim Q&A

You’ve got the questions? We’ve got the answers! HINTS...

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Shuttleworth Flying Proms

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "We are thrilled to announce that the spectacular Flying Proms will return for another exciting evening of entertainment, both in the air and on ground. Enjoy a full symphony orchestra, accompanied by a gracefully choreographed air display and the unique climax of a firework display and airborne pyrotechnics to music."

NAS JRB Fort Worth - Wings Over Cowtown Air Show

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Fort Worth, United States

US military airshow

Wales Airshow

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Swansea, United Kingdom

The airshow website says: "Over two days, some of the best pilots and flying display in the world use the natural amphitheatre of Swansea Bay to show their stuff, pulling off incredible aerial acrobatics. From jets to helicopters, it’s two days of the year not to be missed. And even better – it’s free!"

Abbotsford International Airshow

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Abbotsford, Canada

The airshow website says: "The Abbotsford Airshow was born in 1962 as a partnership between the Abbotsford Flying Club and the Abbotsford Rotary Club to promote aviation at the Abbotsford Airport. Since then, the event has grown to become one of the Fraser Valley’s largest and most exciting annual events."

Maxwell AFB Beyond the Horizon Air & Space Show

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Montgomery, United States

US Air Force airshow

Athens Flying Week 2024 - Tanagra International Air Show

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Tanagra, Greece

International air show.