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Historic

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The Irreverent Ace

CLASSIC AVIATOR If someone wanted to make a film about Frenchman...

Flying Heritage Me 262 emerges

The Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum (FHCAM) Messerschmitt...

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Q&A

Are you seeking the answer to a thorny aviation question, or...

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AEROPLANE DATABASE

McDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4K/M PHANTOM The fi rst pre-production...

Another two-seat Spitfire for Biggin

News July 2019 on the left in its original, low-back...

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Military

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A look at the aerial firefighting effort that saved North Macedonia this summer

With its own firefighting aeroplanes left unserviceable this summer, North Macedonia faced catastrophic wildfires. We explain how aircraft from neighbouring countries helped to save the small Balkan nation from the flames

USAF receives airborne laser weapon for AC-130J testing

Lockheed Martin announced on October 6 that it has completed the factory testing process for the Airborne High Energy Laser (AHEL) weapon that is bound for the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) fleet of AC-130J Ghostrider fixed-wing gunships

RAF Poseidon performs first overseas visit to Iceland

As part of increased cooperation between the UK and Iceland, a detachment of RAF personnel visited Iceland with an Airbus A400M Atlas C1 heavy-lift tactical transport and a Boeing P-8A Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft

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Commercial

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Crowded Out: The Cunliffe-Owen CONCORDIA

Britain’s post-war civil aircraft industry saw many successes,...

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Another Tax on UK Air Travel?

THE UK is considering introducing a ‘flight protection scheme’...

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Bruegel’s Airlines

BRUSSELS AIRLINES has unveiled its sixth Belgian Icon special...

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Heathrow Boost for Etihad

ETIHAD AIRWAYS has increased the frequency of its Abu Dhabi to...

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In brief

The Falkland Islands Government Aviation Service (FIGAS) has...

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Flight Simulation

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FlyJSim BOEING 727 SERIES V2

The Boeing Whisperjet

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Challenging Airports - Skiathos (LGSK)

Over the span of our Challenging Airports series, often the airports we’ve looked at are carved out of difficult terrain to allow access to popular tourist destinations. Such is the case with the beautiful Greek isle of Skiathos.

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Flight Sim Q&A

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Upcoming Events

Athens Flying Week 2024 - Tanagra International Air Show

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Tanagra, Greece

International air show.

Farnborough International Airshow 2024

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Farnborough, United Kingdom

The famous Farnborough International Airshow trade event will feature a wide variety of aircraft.

Bagotville International Air Show

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Saguenay, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow

Shuttleworth Military Air Show

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

The event webpage says it will be: "showcasing outstanding and iconic military aircraft which have shaped the course of aviation history."

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."

Duxford Flying Finale

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "In our grand send off for the 2024 Flying Season, Duxford Flying Finale will celebrate the highs of all our flying events from the year".