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Historic

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Q&A

THIS MONTH’S QUESTIONSAre you seeking the answer to a thorny...

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DATABASE

BRITISH SWEPT-WING RESEARCH JETS 15 IN-DEPTH PAGESWhen...

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WORKSHOP RISING AGAIN

One of the most famous Dutch fighters of all time, the Fokker...

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“No other aircraft…”

RAF IN THE COLD WAR Beverley ops…could quite match the Blackburn...

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HEATH PARASOL’S 80 YEAR PROGRESS

This is the story of a tiny, 80-year-old aeroplane — scarcely the length of a family car — which, despite many mishaps along the way, is the sole UK survivor of a design dating back to the 1920s...

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Military

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A look into Italy's Suppression of Enemy Air Defence Unit: 155 Gruppo

Combat Aircraft Journal recently visited Ghedi Air Base, home to the Italian Air Force’s 155° Gruppo Electronic Warfare Tactical Suppression (ETS), to learn how the Tornado ECR and F-35A Lightning II are training for dangerous enemy radar destruction missions

Boeing begins new A-10C wing deliveries to USAF

Boeing announced on May 25 that, in partnership with sub-contractor Korean Aerospace Industries and other key suppliers, it has delivered the first new wing set for the A-10C Thunderbolt II fleet to the US Air Force.

‘Those sorties put hairs on your chest’: Jaguar pilot memories

In the first of a two part video interview with Wg Cdr Mike Sutton (ret’d), whose book ‘Typhoon’ follows his career in the RAF and also what it was like leading a squadron on operations against ISIS, we focus on his time flying the Jaguar

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Commercial

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Aegean Airlines: Southern European Star

From small beginnings, Aegean Airlines has grown significantly...

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DC-10 50TH ANNIVERSARY: Firefighting ’10s

Even though the DC-10 last carried commercial passengers in 2014...

JetBlue Pushes Back London Services

US airline JetBlue announces it has delayed the start of its highly awaited transatlantic services

The History of Embraer on its Birthday

Now firmly positioned into its second half-century of operations, Embraer has always battled with the dominance of other manufacturers but now claims a lead in the sub 150-seat market. On its 51st birthday, Key.Aero looks back at the airframer’s remarkable rise

First BA 747 Leaves Heathrow For Retirement

UK flag carrier begins the process of retiring its 31 Boeing 747s after announcing the end of the aircraft’s operations last month

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Flight Simulation

Scandinavian Mountains Airport Out Now

Orbx has announced ESKS Scandinavian Mountains Airport for Prepar3D v4 is now released.

Navigraph - Simmers Without Borders

Donate computing power to speed up the search for a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.

Fort Lauderdale for Prepar3D Out Now

LatinVFR has announced Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (KFLL) for Prepar3D version 4 is out.

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RAF Cosford Air Show

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The airshow website says: "This year’s theme is ‘Take Flight.’ Kickstart your interest in a career in the RAF, and develop an understanding of what the Service does for the defence of the United Kingdom. Get close to the cutting edge of technology with RAF aircraft & unique attractions across the showground, and immerse yourself in a thrilling, action-packed flying display programme. The RAF Cosford Air Show is the only remaining RAF-organised Air Show. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the RAF as well as an exciting summer day out for the whole family."

Wings Over Whiteman 2024 Air and Space Show

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Whiteman AFB, United States

US Air Force 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."

MCAS Miramar AirShow

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San Diego, United States

The event website states it will provide "static displays, and daytime shows that feature military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic teams, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds."

Meeting Aérien ‘Le Temps des Hélices’

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La Ferté-Alais, France

The event website states: "Every morning, the public can get closer to the planes via the static exhibition and interact with the pilots and mechanics...The afternoon is specially dedicated to flight presentations with a show lasting more than 5 hours including around a hundred aircraft flying in the skies of Essonne. The show unfolds through thematic scenes the history of aeronautics, from the time of the pioneers to the latest generation of civil and military aircraft."

ILA Berlin

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Schönefeld, Germany

The event website states: "ILA Berlin features the entire value chain and every tier of the aerospace industry, from Aviation, Space and Defence & Support, to Advanced Air Mobility and the Supplier sector."