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Increased numbers of A350s for United

US-based United Airlines has increased the number of Airbus A350 XWB aircraft it will bring into its fleet, updating and expanding its previously existing order for 35 A350-1000 to 45 A350-900 widebody aircraft to replace older, less efficient aircraft.  The

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Cargologicair launches first scheduled service with twice-weekly 747f UK-Mexico operations

CargoLogicAir (CLA), the British all-cargo airline, is to launch its first scheduled maindeck cargo service connecting the UK and Mexico on August 19.  Twice-weekly Boeing 747-400 flights will depart from CLA’s base at Stansted Airport every Wednesday and Saturday. Flights

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Vulcan XL426 Open Day – preview

The Vulcan Restoration Trust (VRT) is holding an open day at its Southend Airport home on Sunday 20 August. Now settled in her new home inside the airport’s Hangar 6, visitors can expect to see Vulcan XL426 undercover after she’s

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Boeing KC-46A Tanker Joins Flight Test Programme

Boeing now has six aircraft in its KC-46 tanker test programme, expanding its ability to complete ground and flight-test activities as it progresses toward first deliveries to the US Air Force. The newest KC-46 aerial refueling aircraft, the second low-rate

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Red Arrows set for Blackpool Air Show

The RAF Red Arrows display team is set to perform on both days of the annual Blackpool Air Show, which takes place above the Promenade on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 August.  It’s the first time that the Reds will

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Flywheel at Bicester Heritage returns for 2017

The organisers of Flywheel at Bicester Heritage – Historic Promotions – have confirmed the third annual showcase celebrating classic winged and wheeled vehicles will take place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June, kick-starting a summer of British motorsport and

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New Zealand-based Flying Scholarships to be extended?

New Zealand-based Warbirds Over Wanaka Community Trust is considering extending its Flying Scholarships scheme from one to two scholarships. 32 pilots have applied for the inaugural scholarships which are valued at $5,000 each. Warbirds Over Wanaka General Manager, Ed Taylor

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