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NEWS IN BRIEF

PAUL ALLEN 1953-2018 Seattle-based entrepreneur and philanthropist...

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109 trio over Germany

December 2018 News Klaus Plasa flying Bf 109G-6 D-FMGS ‘Black...

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LONE RAIDERS

In an attempt to counter Bomber Command’s increasing attacks...

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INSIGHTS

Test pilots generally liked the handling characteristics of the...

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SE5a repro airborne at Old Warden

December 2018 News ‘Dodge’ Bailey getting airborne in...

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Poland’s F-16 fleet surpasses 100,000 flight hours

After 15 years of operation, Poland’s 48-strong Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 52+ Fighting Falcon fleet has surpassed 100,000 flight hours – marking a key historic milestone for the multi-role fighter in Polish service

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USAF seeks to arm C-17s, C-130s through Rapid Dragon programme

The USAF is moving to quickly arm its cargo aircraft with long-range cruise missiles. The motivation is fairly clear: in a war with China, the air arm will need all the firepower it can get

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Insitu awarded Blackjack and ScanEagle contract

Insitu has received an order for RQ-21A Blackjack and ScanEagle unmanned aircraft systems for the US Navy and Foreign Military Sales customers

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Commercial

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Brand or bland?

Airbus A330-302 EI-EDY (msn 1025) was the first Aer Lingus widebody...

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Exploring the future

The latest artist’s rendering of the Transonic Truss-Braced...

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Helsinki Unveils ‘Aukio’ Extension

The most important part of ‘Aukio’ is the event plaza, where...

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New Chinese Connection for Dublin

THE IRISH capital is poised to welcome its second link to China...

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Two New Airports for Qatar Cargo

QATAR AIRWAYS Cargo has launched flights to Guadalajara, Mexico...

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Friedrichshafen, Germany

The event website states: "The 30th edition of AERO Friedrichshafen, Europe’s most important trade show for general aviation, will take place in April 2024. More than 700 exhibitors from about 38 countries will be presenting the industry’s latest innovations in one of the world’s most modern exhibition centers which has direct access to Friedrichshafen Airport."

Bagotville International Air Show

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Saguenay, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow

Shuttleworth Summer Evening Air Show

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

The event's webpage says: "Our summer evening air show theme returns for another year of exciting displays, family friendly fun, and the guaranteed relaxed atmosphere only found at the Old Warden Aerodrome. Witness The Collection aircraft and exciting visitors take the skies...".

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."

JB Charleston Airshow 2024 Heroes of Flight

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North Charleston, United States

US military 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."

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