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Historic

GNAT FIGHTER TAXIES AT NORTH WEALD

Gnat F1 G-SLYR moving under its own power for the first time...

Flight Line

Recollections and reflections — a seasoned reporter’s view...

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Aeroplane meets ‘CONNIE’ EDWARDS

He’s best-known for his role in filming Battle of Britain....

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JAVELIN ON OPS

Flying the Gloster delta in the Far East In next month’s...

NEWS IN BRIEF

SPANISH CIVIL WAR VETERAN DIES Miguel Ángel Sanz Bocos, the...

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Military

US approves Australian AH-64E purchase

The US State Department has approved the possible Foreign Military Sale of 29 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters and associated equipment to the Australian government

Denmark orders electric aircraft for training role

Denmark has become the first country in the world to procure an electric aircraft for operational use within its armed forces

Brazil green lights tanker transport acquisition

Brazil’s Ministry of Defence has approved the purchase of two multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft, which will supplement the Brazilian Air Force’s existing air-to-air refuelling fleet

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Commercial

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Register Review

REGISTER REVIEW BY STUART MCDIARMID REGISTER REVIEW BY SRT ...

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New Vietnamese Carrier

An Airus A320 due to be leased to Bamboo Airways from Freebird...

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Ukrainian Navy Ka-226 Unveiled

Kamov Ka-226, 41 Yellow, was presented by 10 mabr on December...

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Harrier Restoration Project Leaps Forward

Considerable progress has been made by the XW268 Harrier T.4N...

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TWA TRISTARS WORKHORSE WONDERS

The L-1011 TriStar was Lockheed’s final foray into the commercial...

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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