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Historic

Plaque unveiled in honour of Waterbird flight location

National Transport Trust installs Red Wheel at Hill of Oaks

Fiat G91 flies just in time for Italian Air Force centenary celebrations

Classic jet becomes world’s sole airworthy example of its type

Grumman Tomcat spruced up in Florida

An example of the fearsome swing-wing jet has been restored for public display in the States

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How the RAF's first front-line Lightning pilots joined the 'thousand-mile an hour club'

Remembering the early days with the legendary English Electric fighter

Deadline approaches for Coachmakers flying scholarship

Applicants sought for chance to obtain PPL training on Cambridge Tiger Moths

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Military

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RAF urged to mothball Tranche 1 Typhoons instead of scrapping them

The RAF’s Tranche 1 Typhoon FGR4 fighters should be mothballed rather than scrapped, an influential group of British MPs have concluded in a new investigative report

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Combat Aircraft Journal November 2023

The full issue in page-turning format

USAF completes first phase of F-15EX integrated testing

The F-15EX Eagle II has completed the first phase of its hybrid developmental/initial operational test and evaluation programme, otherwise known as F-15EX Integrated Test and Evaluation, with the milestone being announced shortly after the fighter concluded its participation in the USAF’s Exercise Combat Hammer

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Commercial

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Sanction-hit Rossiya Airlines' battle to unground its 747 fleet

Babak Taghvaee looks into the history of Rossiya Airlines’ Boeing 747s and the carrier’s efforts to bring its grounded fleet back into service

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How to become an aircraft engineer: your ultimate guide

The maintenance of aircraft is a huge industry in its own right and offers careers that can lead to the top levels of airlines. Here, some of those involved provide key guidance on how to proceed

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Inside Harbour Air’s challenging fleet electrification project

In this picturesque corner of British Columbia, a quiet revolution is taking place. Lee Cross reports on the ups and downs of Harbour Air Seaplanes’ long-running ambition to electrify its fleet

Emirates unveil refreshed livery

Emirates has unveiled its new livery to adorn its fleet, marking the third iteration of the carrier’s livery since 1985.

Why British Airways raced an E190 against the GB Rowing Team

The airline has been busy raising funds for Comic Relief

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Flight Simulation

Orbx releases Stockholm Arlanda Airport 

Orbx developer Marcus Nyberg, in collaboration with Jetstream Designs, has released ESSA Stockholm Arlanda Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Cessna 182RG takes flight in MSFS

Aircraft developer, Carenado has released the C182 RG II for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Microsoft Flight Simulator City Update II: France out now

The Microsoft Flight Simulator team has released its second City Update, this time covering France.

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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