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Historic

Messerschmitt Me 262 arrives in UK

Europe's only flying replica of the wartime jet has touched down at Fairford

Historic Aviation Quiz: Supermarine

Founded in 1913 as Pemberton-Billing, Supermarine went on to become one of the most regarded aircraft manufacturers the world has ever seen. In fact, it could be said one of its products, the Spitfire, is arguably the most iconic aeroplane of all time. Producing countless aeroplanes and designs up until its incorporation in the British Aviation Corporation in 1960, how many of these lesser-known ones can you identify?

Echoes of heroes – Grantham’s Dambusters exhibition

The 80th anniversary of Operation Chastise in May 2023 enabled a rare opportunity to visit St Vincents Hall in Grantham, Lincolnshire

Council funds Australian Vampire refurbishment

The de Havilland jet is due for a much needed ‘re-Vamp’…

Museum to showcase historic raceplane

A 1950s Formula One racing aircraft has been donated to a US museum

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Military

Feature Premium

Italian Tornados – Combat operations

Italian Air Force Tornados have been involved in numerous operations. In an article for Key Publishing in 2015, Riccardo Niccoli looked back at the times they have been in harm’s way 

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst bids farewell to final Stratotanker

The 141st Air Refueling Squadron – a component of the New Jersey Air National Guard’s 108th Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst – bid farewell to its last KC-135R Stratotanker on September 20

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US scrambles more jets to deter Israel-Hamas conflict escalation

In support of the Pentagon’s efforts to keep the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas from sparking a broader regional conflict, the USAF has scrambled additional A-10C Thunderbolt II ground attack aircraft and F-15E Strike Eagle multi-role strike fighters to US Central Command’s area of responsibility

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Commercial

Korean Air unveils special livery on Boeing 777

The unveiling of the special livery was witnessed by many dignitaries, including the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea

Feature Freemium

UK planespotting highlights for April 2023

We present a selection of images of visiting aircraft from airports around the UK. For the most part, they’re commercial jets, but almost all of them are unusual types, wearing new or unique liveries, or first visits by an airline or airliner to a particular airport.

CPK's Integrated Transport Hub: Where rail and air meet

The Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) airport is set to become a world-class transport hub, where passengers can easily access all modes of transport, including at the state-of-the-art railway station.

Emirates and Stansted Double Up

The Middle Eastern titan has increased its capacity from the Essex airport

Georgian Expansion for Wizz

The European low-cost carrier says it is “[solidifying] its market leader position in the country”

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Flight Simulation

TropicalSim releases Kansas City Airport V2

TropicalSim has announced Kansas City International Airport version 2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.

Orbx releases dual airports pack

Orbx has released two airports in one pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator, S43 Harvey Field and W16 Monroe Firstair airports.

Microsoft Flight Simulator touches down in Montréal

MK-Studios has announced CYUL Montréal–Trudeau International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now.

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Upcoming Events

Duxford Flying Evening

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

The event webpage says: "Evening flying featuring warbirds, pyrotechnics and more. Enjoy after-hours entry to IWM Duxford for this very special vintage aircraft flying display. Witness the aircraft that still call Duxford home take to the skies as the sun goes down and dusk turns to dark across this historic Second World War airfield."

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."

Airshow London, Canada

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London, Canada

Major airshow

FAI World Microlight Championships

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Corby, United Kingdom

World Microlight Championships

Midlands Air Festival

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Alcester, United Kingdom

The main flying displays the organisers say will be on Saturday and Sunday. The event website also says: "Join us again for our fantastic classic air display in the stunning grounds of the Ragley Hall Estate. There will be a wide array displays including Warbirds, Classic Jets, Helicopters, amazing high energy aerobatics, aerial ballet, flying circus and some of the largest radio controlled models in the world, that are so big you can almost climb into them!
"There will also be parachute display teams plus the chance to get up close and personal to some of our display aircraft which will be landing on site on our own dedicated runway! Our flying display will be an exciting and entertaining mix, with even a small section dedicated to our younger visitors."

CFB Trenton - Quinte International Air Show 2024

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Trenton, Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force airshow