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Historic

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Uncommon bravery

The most famous Victoria Cross awarded to a member of the RAF...

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Glory Days: Inter-war pioneers

Rob Glover presents photos of aircraft taken in 1938 at London’s Croydon Airport...

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Above it all - Boeing’s 307 Stratoliner

Boeing’s 307 Stratoliner was the first commercial airliner capable of cruising above stormy, stomach-churning weather. Kathleen Hanser relates the story of this groundbreaking aircraft

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Above and Beyond: Peter Isaacson

Graham Pitchfork outlines the career of Australia’s Peter Isaacson...

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Silent wings over the Rhine

Christopher Warner details his great-uncle’s harrowing experience as a glider pilot in World War Two...

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Military

Austria signs contract for 18 AW169M LUHs

Austria Ministry of Defence placed an order for 18 AW169M Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) to replace the Austrian Air Force’s ageing Alouette III fleet, which has been in service since the 1960s

Canada retires final Buffalo

After 55 years of service, the de Havilland Canada CC-115 Buffalo has been retired from Royal Canadian Air Force service

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The incredible story of NASA's Mars Helicopter

NASA made history with the first extra-terrestrial aircraft – its incredible Mars Helicopter – to land on the Red Planet. AR Prince investigates how it got there and what happened next

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Commercial

COMMERCIAL BOEING 787-10 DREAMLINER

COMMERCIAL BOEING 787-10 DREAMLINER Mark Broadbent profiles...

MILITARY WILDCAT AH1

Ian Harding and Kevin Wills visited 847 Naval Air Squadron during...

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Air France to Replace A380s

Air France’s A380 fleet will be retired earlier than anticipated....

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Air Belgium Back on the Schedules

Beginning December 7, Air Belgium will offer a twice-weekly connection...

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Air-France-KLM A220 Deal

On July 30, a day ahead of its second quarter results, Air-France-KLM...

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Flight Simulation

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Modern Air Combat

An interview with Matt Wagner, Senior Producer...

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Wired2Fire’s X15-V2

Full speed ahead The Phanteks case features RGB digital...

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The Flying Boxcar Ready for Take-Off

Aeroplane Heaven has announced the Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar for FSX and Prepar3D is now available.

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Upcoming Events

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 Jacksonville - NAS Jax Air Show

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Jacksonville, United States

US Navy airshow

Danish Air Show

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Aalborg, Denmark

The air show website says: "The audience will experience a packed programme, where Danish transport aircraft, helicopters and fighters will perform a tactical demonstration and both Danish and foreign military aircraft will be on show on the ground and in the air."

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".

Shuttleworth Family Air Show

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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

The event webpage states: "Interactive ground activities on Saturday 10th, followed by a stunning air show on Sunday 11th. Enjoy a weekend of activities for the whole family including a thrilling air display, outdoor cinema, flight simulators, funfair with carousel and Ferris wheel, playground, children’s activities, and more!"

Bagotville International Air Show

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Saguenay, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow