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Historic

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How the Douglas DC-3 became so successful

In this extracted chapter from a Key Publishing book on the DC-3, Tim McLelland examines what made the DC-3 so successful

Well-travelled Harvard flies again in Europe

A Harvard with extensive – and global – flight history is now flying in Switzerland

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Why the Douglas C-47 was so important in World War Two

General Eisenhower listed four devices that were vital to the war: the atom bomb, the bazooka, the jeep and the C-47. In the November 2011 Flypast, Michael O’Leary outlined the latter’s contribution

BBMF return to flying after engine issue solved

The Coningsby-based Merlin-powered fleet is now airworthy again

Jaguar marks half century with fast taxi

Jaguar GR.1A XX741 completed the memorable run at Bentwaters in May

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Military

USAF unleashes the BEAST with new B-1B upgrade package

One of the USAF’s two supersonic-capable B-1B Lancer strategic bomber wings – the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess AFB in Texas – is pioneering a package that will modernise the fleet much faster than would have otherwise been possible

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How the Ukraine War has exposed vulnerabilities within Russia's Su-25 fleet

The protracted war in Ukraine has exposed key vulnerabilities of the ageing Su-25 fleet, leading to significant combat attrition while the type’s operational effectiveness has been unimpressive. This leads to a conclusion that the end of the Frogfoot’s career in Russia is in sight. Alexander Mladenov explains why

Slovakia’s first F-16 Block 70 completes maiden flight

The first of 14 F-16C/D Block 70 Fighting Falcon multi-role fighters for Slovakia completed its maiden flight from Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Greenville, South Carolina, at approximately 0930hrs (local time) on September 29

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Commercial

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Could this aircraft replace the 737? Boeing Transonic Truss-Braced Wing explained

Boeing and NASA have emerged with an eye-catching new concept for a future commercial airliner, reports Mark Broadbent

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How a Boeing 737 collided with TREE during take-off

Colombian investigators have concluded a report into a take-off incident involving an Aerosucre Boeing 737 which narrowly avoided crashing after it struck a tree while departing Puerto Carreño Airport last year.

United announce huge South Pacific expansion

The carrier said it is the “largest South Pacific expansion in aviation history”

Double Domestic Delight for Loganair

The Scottish regional carrier has announced new routes into Heathrow.

Which famous faces can you spot in the new BA safety video?

The flagship carrier has released its new safety video, featuring a raft of famous Britons.

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Flight Simulation

Penghu Airport for MSFS released

Scenery developer FS Formosa has announced Penghu Airport in Taiwan is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

A2A Comanche ready for take-off

Following three years of development, A2A Simulations has released the long-awaited Accu-Sim Comanche 250 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Rand Robinson for X-Plane released

Developed by NHAdrian, the Rand Robinson KR-2S experimental home-built aircraft is based on an actual plane built by Marcel Driessen in 2016, registered as PH-KRS.

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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."

Columbus AFB - Thunder Over Columbus

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Columbus AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

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."

Fairchild AFB SkyFest 2024

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Fairchild AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow