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Historic

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What is the difference between Douglas DC-2 and DC-3?

In a chapter extracted from a Key Publishing book on the Douglas DC-3, Tim McLelland examines the changes made to the DC-2 to make the legendary DC-3

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Aeroplane August 2023

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Anson restoration progressing at Montrose

Avro twin rebuild gathering pace after COVID-19 delays

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Flying Legends at 30: recalling the stars of the greatest warbird display

As Flying Legends prepares to return at its new Church Fenton venue, Aeroplane editor Ben Dunnell chronicles The Fighter Collection’s historic aviation spectacular

Sywell Hawker Tempest first flight approaches!

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

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Military

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France hands over first dual-seat Rafale fighter to Croatia

The first dual-seat Dassault Rafale B for the Croatian Air Force was officially handed over during a ceremony at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base (BA118) on October 2, which was attended by Croatian Defence Minister Mario Banožić and other high-ranking political and military personnel

Florida ANG F-15C/Ds take part in combined exercise in Colombia

Several F-15C/D Eagles from the 159th Fighter Squadron ‘Boxin’ Gators’ – a component of the Florida ANG’s 125th Fighter Wing – deployed to Palanquero, Colombia, on August 18 to participate in the combined exercise, Àngel de los Andes and Relámpago VIII

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All eyes on Ramstein as NATO nations gathered for fifth Ukraine summit

As defence ministers and military officials flew in for a NATO meeting on Ukraine, Babak Taghvaee was at Ramstein Air Base in Germany to witness the comings and goings

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Commercial

QUIZ: The Ultimate Birmingham Airport quiz! (part one)

Turning our quizzing efforts closer to home this week, we present to you the Ultimate Birmingham Airport Quiz.

10 fiendishly fun questions for you to enjoy on the Second City's airport.

Good luck!

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What sports teams do Saudia sponsor?

Saudia is the latest airline to delve into the high-profile world of sports sponsorship. Airliner World speaks to the carrier’s corporate marketing and communications advisor Ibrahim Binaquil to find out why.

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AIR International May 2023

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Win! 1 of 5 copies of PLANE starring Gerard Butler

Closing date: 19 July 2023

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Inside Bombardier's rapidly expanding service centre network

Bombardier Aviation has rapidly expanded its business jet service centre network around the world. Ian Harbison gives us a run-through of the key global developments over an industrious few months.

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Flight Simulation

Black Square announces Piston and Turbine Duke in development 

Black Square Simulations has announced it is developing the Piston and Turbine Duke for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Sibson Aerodrome for MSFS released

Burning Blue Design has announced Sibson Aerodrome for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.

F28 Professional for Microsoft Flight Simulator released

Developed by the Just Flight in-house team, the F28 regional jet is based on a real-world aircraft, ex-PH-CHN, located at the Aircraft Maintenance & Training School, Woensdrecht in the Netherlands.

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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

Dover AFB - First State Airshow

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Dover 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."

Offutt AFB - Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show

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Bellevue, United States

US Air Force airshow