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Historic

Huge American warbird museum re-opens

Everett, Washington’s Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum, a world class collection of historic aircraft and vehicles, re-opened to the public last month

Airworthy Caproni seaplane on its way to a new owner

The world’s oldest flying seaplane, 1935-built Caproni CA 100 MM65156 (I-ABOU), has recently been sold

TAG Aviation helps to return Supermarine Seaplane to the air

The extraordinary challenge – to rebuild an airworthy Supermarine S5 Seaplane - is being led by one of TAG Aviation’s own pilots, Will Hosie

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Sumatran tigers - Corsairs in action

The Vought Corsair played a key role with the Royal Navy during fighter sweeps over Sumatran airfields. Andrew Thomas describes some dramatic action

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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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Military

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Wagner troops believed killed in Mali crash

The Mali Air Force lost its sole Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft (TZ-98T) in a fatal accident after overrunning the runway at Gao International Airport in Mali on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

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US Marines Sharpshooters stand down

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine aircraft group MAG-11 said goodbye to Marine fighter attack training squadron VMFAT-101, when the unit was deactivated at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, on September 29, 2023.

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First Slovak F-16 Viper unveiled

The first F-16C Block 70 for the Slovak Air Force (SAF) had a ceremonial roll out at Lockheed Martin’s production facility in Greenville, on September 6 2023. The aircraft, serial 1001 (FMS 20-4001, c/n EY-01), was shown to Slovak Defence Minister Martin Sklenár and a senior Slovakian MoD delegation. It is expected to begin flight tests this November.

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Commercial

Follow-up order for Azerbaijan Airlines 

The latest deal will see the Baku-based flag carrier bolster its Airbus narrowbody fleet

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Why airports' return to pre-pandemic capacity is uneven

In our latest check-in with aviation data analytics firm Cirium, we examine the uneven return of airports to pre-pandemic capacity levels

Finnair swaps wings for wheels

The Helsinki-based flag carrier has unveiled bold changes for two key domestic routes

Flybe 3.0? Failed regional airline brand up for sale again

Administrators overseeing the closure of Flybe have played down the likelihood of a third incarnation of the recently failed regional carrier after placing its intellectual property up for sale. 

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How easyJet has perfected the art of the turnaround

Waiting to board a flight, have you ever wondered what’s going on behind the scenes to help ensure an on-time departure? Martyn Cartledge visited easyJet’s Milan/Malpensa base to find out what happens during an aircraft turnaround.

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Flight Simulation

City Update III: Texas out now

Microsoft announced City Update III: Texas for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.

Gdańsk for MSFS released

Drzewiecki Design has announced EPGD Gdansk Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.

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Just Flight 146 Professional for MSFS - Is it any good?

With an authentic flight model backed up by high-quality visual detail and superb systems simulation, Just Flight raised the bar with its BAe 146. Richard Benedikz and Craig West run the rule over the latest version to see how it measures up

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Upcoming Events

Shuttleworth Flying Proms

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "We are thrilled to announce that the spectacular Flying Proms will return for another exciting evening of entertainment, both in the air and on ground. Enjoy a full symphony orchestra, accompanied by a gracefully choreographed air display and the unique climax of a firework display and airborne pyrotechnics to music."

Sheppard AFB - Sheppard Air Show

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Wichita Falls, United States

US Air Force airshow

Wales Airshow

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Swansea, United Kingdom

The airshow website says: "Over two days, some of the best pilots and flying display in the world use the natural amphitheatre of Swansea Bay to show their stuff, pulling off incredible aerial acrobatics. From jets to helicopters, it’s two days of the year not to be missed. And even better – it’s free!"

CFB Greenwood - Air Show Atlantic

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Greenwood, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow

Maxwell AFB Beyond the Horizon Air & Space Show

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Montgomery, United States

US Air Force airshow

Athens Flying Week 2024 - Tanagra International Air Show

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Tanagra, Greece

International air show.