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Historic

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

Stunning Bf 109 E flies in Germany

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

Another Beech ‘Staggerwing’ flies in the Netherlands

Latest restoration completed by Transal Aero Services at Midden Zeeland

Historic 'Connie' VIP transport airborne at Chino

Lewis Air Legends’ Lockheed C-121A flies again after seven-year restoration

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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

MCAS Cherry Point Air Show

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Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, United States

US Marine Corps airshow

Duxford Flying Day: 19 Squadron

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "Uncover the story of the legendary 19 Squadron, the fighter pilots who made Spitfire history at Dunkirk and throughout the Battle of Britain at Flying Days: 19 Squadron. Enjoy a special themed display, providing an afternoon of over an hour of scheduled flying, on top of your great day out at IWM Duxford."

Light Aircraft Association Rally

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Leicester, United Kingdom

Light aircraft event

Hollomon Airshow 2024 Legacy of Liberty

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Holloman AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

Royal International Air Tattoo

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Fairford, United Kingdom

The themes this year for RIAT are '50 Years F-16', 'NATO 75th Anniversary', '100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force' and 'Pushing the boundaries in Air and Space'. Regarding the final one in the list the RIAT website states: "Our main theme will highlight the important work of Flight Test & Evaluation in modern aviation, looking back at 100 years of British military test flying. We hope to display specialised, modified and instrumented test flight aircraft from organisations from around the world dedicated to Flight Test, Evaluation and Scientific Research."

NAS Jacksonville - NAS Jax Air Show

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Jacksonville, United States

US Navy airshow