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Historic

Sywell Hawker Tempest first flight approaches!

Hawker Tempest Mk.II heads towards first flight after passing important milestone in its exhaustive restoration

Newark Air Museum celebrates annual CockpitFest

Staff at the Nottinghamshire attraction are reflecting on another successful CockpitFest – and have announced dates for the next one

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Did you know about the Bf 109 discovered on Malta?

In late February 2023, the warbird world was rocked by the news that the wreck of a Luftwaffe Bf 109 had been discovered on Malta – 80 years after it was last seen. This is the story of Messerschmitt ‘Black 11’. By David Palidano of the Malta Aviation Museum

Europe gets fifth flying Lockheed 12

Ex-Continental Airlines 1937-vintage twin stages through UK en route to Switzerland

Stunning Bf 109 E flies in Germany

British warbird pilot Charlie Brown undertakes testing of ‘Red 12’ at Bonn-Hangelar

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Military

The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 166

Welcome to the 166th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here

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South Korea axes F-35B acquisition plan to grow F-35A fleet?

Seoul has requested a government-to-government Foreign Military Sale for the purchase of 25 fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighters has been approved by the US State Department

US Navy ‘Providers’ fly final official C-2A Greyhound flight

The US Navy’s Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) ‘Providers’ conducted its final official C-2A Greyhound flight at NAS North Island in California on September 20

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Commercial

Sparks fly from Ryanair 737 during landing incident

The nose wheel of a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 failed while landing at Dublin Airport on Sunday (April 9).

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The secrets behind Malta's blossoming aviation sector

Tom Batchelor speaks to key players from the blossoming Maltese civil aviation scene to discover some of the secrets behind its recent success.

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Why did the Mitsubishi SpaceJet fail?

With prototypes flying and firm orders in place, why did Mitsubishi axe its regional jet programme? Mark Broadbent details the turbulent times which led to the cancellation of the SpaceJet project.

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BA Euroflyer: the inside story of Britain's newest airline

It isn’t everyday that a new British airline launches, and it’s even rarer to gain an insider glimpse into its formation. Sam Pritchard, programme director at BA Euroflyer gives us an exclusive insight into how the ambitious new venture took flight.

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FIGAS: Is this the world's most unusual airline?

Chris Smith speaks with Troyd Bowles, chief pilot at the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS), to learn more about the operation of one of the world’s most unusual airlines.

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Flight Simulation

Skyscenders 76' takes flight in X-Plane

VSKYLABS has announced a new experimental Sci-Fi project called Skyscenders 76' is now available for X-Plane 12.

Orbx releases Sacramento for MSFS

Developed by Matteo Veneziani, KSMF Sacramento International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is an accurate rendition of the actual destination, featuring custom ortho imagery with ground markings and taxiway signs.

Colorado Springs for Microsoft Flight Simulator

Scenery developers BMWorld and AmSim have teamed up again, this time releasing Colorado Springs Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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Upcoming Events

RAF Cosford Air Show

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The airshow website says: "This year’s theme is ‘Take Flight.’ Kickstart your interest in a career in the RAF, and develop an understanding of what the Service does for the defence of the United Kingdom. Get close to the cutting edge of technology with RAF aircraft & unique attractions across the showground, and immerse yourself in a thrilling, action-packed flying display programme. The RAF Cosford Air Show is the only remaining RAF-organised Air Show. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the RAF as well as an exciting summer day out for the whole family."

Wings Over Whiteman 2024 Air and Space Show

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Whiteman AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

Danish Air Show

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Aalborg, Denmark

The air show website says: "The audience will experience a packed programme, where Danish transport aircraft, helicopters and fighters will perform a tactical demonstration and both Danish and foreign military aircraft will be on show on the ground and in the air."

MCAS Miramar AirShow

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San Diego, United States

The event website states it will provide "static displays, and daytime shows that feature military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic teams, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds."

Meeting Aérien ‘Le Temps des Hélices’

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La Ferté-Alais, France

The event website states: "Every morning, the public can get closer to the planes via the static exhibition and interact with the pilots and mechanics...The afternoon is specially dedicated to flight presentations with a show lasting more than 5 hours including around a hundred aircraft flying in the skies of Essonne. The show unfolds through thematic scenes the history of aeronautics, from the time of the pioneers to the latest generation of civil and military aircraft."

ILA Berlin

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Schönefeld, Germany

The event website states: "ILA Berlin features the entire value chain and every tier of the aerospace industry, from Aviation, Space and Defence & Support, to Advanced Air Mobility and the Supplier sector."