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Historic

Historic Aviation Quiz: The Spitfire Mk.I

With August 4, 2023 marking the 85th anniversary of the Spitfire Mk.I entering Royal Air Force service, we dedicate this week’s quiz to a type that combined elegance, speed, lethality and maneuverability and opened the chapter for what is regarded one of – if not – the most iconic aircraft in aviation history…

Ex-Thunder City Lightning returns to UK — in 'kit' form!

F6 arrives at Binbrook as birthday present for legendary ex-Lightning unit boss

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How do you become a Shuttleworth Collection pilot?

Flying for Shuttleworth is a privileged position, and it involves the training and preparation to match. New Aeroplane columnist Richard Crockett tells us how it started for him

Leading German warbird collection sold

Hangar 10 fleet and facilities at Heringsdorf find new custodian

Swiss museum home for Dassault Mirage

Dassault Mirage IIIDS HB-RDF is to be preserved at Clin d'Ailes, a museum located outside Payerne Air Base in Switzerland

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Military

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Boeing suffers over $2bn loss in producing the USAF's next 'Air Force One’

Cost overruns on its project to provide the USAF with two new Presidential transports have caused Boeing to declare an additional $482m loss on the programme, bringing the firm’s total loss on the project to $2.4bn

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AIR International Sample Issue

Read a sample collection of features and news from AIR International

The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 169

Welcome to the 169th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here

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Commercial

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Kai Tak from the cockpit: pilot insights and memories of iconic airport

This July marks 25 years since the closure of Hong Kong’s iconic Kai Tak Airport. To note the anniversary, Owen Zupp met retired Qantas captain Ken Sargeant to learn more about the unique operational procedures required for aviators at the facility

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Aviation News July 2023

The full issue in page-turning format

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Airliner World July 2023

The full issue in page-turning format

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Planespotting highlights from the King's coronation

Earlier this month, hundreds of world leaders descended on London for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. We bring you a some of the more interesting aircraft movements from the weekend…

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How are sanctions against Russia impacting the aviation industry?

Legal experts Daniel Powell and Leigh Crestohl assess the ongoing impact of sanctions against Russia on the aviation industry including lessors, manufacturers and insurers

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Flight Simulation

Horta Airport for MSFS released

Developed by M'M Simulations, the package for Microsoft Flight Simulator is an authentic rendition of Horta Airport, located on Faial Island in the Azores.

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Impulse Simulations’ Alice Springs Airport

We travel to Alice Springs and explore Impulse Simulations' rendition of this Australian airport in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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BRsim Designs EMB 121 Xingu II

After a year of development, Brazilian developer BRsim Designs released the Embraer E121 Xingu II for Microsoft Flight Simulator. We see how it measures up.

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Upcoming Events

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."