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Aeroplane meets... John Dodd

Giving up a career as an RAE scientist, and flying for a living instead, was just the start for this exponent of vintage aircraft in all their forms

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Lapland Lancaster – bomber turned tourist attraction

The wreck of a 617 Squadron Avro Lancaster has become a tourist attraction in Sweden

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Japan wonder weapon Nakajima Kikka

By 1944 Japan’s war was going from bad to worse. Among the aircraft developed in response was a close air support light bomber featuring brand-new jet engine technology

RAF grounds half of BBMF fleet, here's why

Earlier today, June 23, 2023, the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight announced a temporary pause in flying…

D-Day veteran Spitfire airborne in UK after 22-year absence

ML417 flies again from Duxford with revised appearance

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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

How British Airways is helping autistic customers

The airline launched new steps during World Autism Acceptance Week.

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ATPL vs MPL: Demystifying the differences with expert insights from L3Harris

Expert insights from L3Harris’ Dave Coward to help clarify the differences between ATPL and MPL pilot training programs. Learn about the unique features of each programme and find out how to improve your chances of achieving success as a candidate.

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Airliner World May 2023

The full issue in page-turning format

The Ultimate Emirates A380 Quiz

To celebrate Emirates bringing the A380 back to Glasgow – making it the fourth UK destination for the super jumbo – we’ve got a quiz to test your knowledge on the Middle Eastern flag carrier’s double-decker. Good luck!

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Emirates link up with United

The Middle Eastern powerhouse has joined forces with the US titan to offer more routes.

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Flight Simulation

Orbx releases dual airports pack

Orbx has released two airports in one pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator, S43 Harvey Field and W16 Monroe Firstair airports.

Microsoft Flight Simulator touches down in Montréal

MK-Studios has announced CYUL Montréal–Trudeau International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.

F-4 Phantom takes flight in MSFS

DC Designs has announced the F-4E, F-4J and FGR2 F4 Phantom for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.

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Upcoming Events

Light Aircraft Association Rally

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Leicester, United Kingdom

Light aircraft event

CFB Trenton - Quinte International Air Show 2024

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Trenton, Canada

Royal Canadian 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."

Columbus AFB - Thunder Over Columbus

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Columbus AFB, United States

US Air Force airshow

JB Charleston Airshow 2024 Heroes of Flight

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North Charleston, United States

US military airshow

Guernsey Battle of Britain Air Display

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Guernsey, United Kingdom

The event website states:"Guernsey’s annual air display has been enjoyed by thousands of people for over 60 years, hosting some of Britain’s most historic and treasured military aircraft alongside aerobatic and awe inspiring display teams."