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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

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."

NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

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Pensacola, United States

The airshow website states: "NAS Pensacola is pleased to announce the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on November 1-2, 2024. The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola's largest events, attracting 150,000-180,000 spectators during this two-day event. There is an incredible lineup of aerobatic performers and our very own Blue Angels."

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."

CFB Trenton - Quinte International Air Show 2024

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Trenton, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow