Lim-5 ( MiG-17) to be restored to flight in Poland
The Polish Fundacja Eskadra / Squadron Foundation have announced that they have acquired a Lim-5 ( MiG-17) and will soon begin its restoration to an airworthy condition.
Frecce Tricolori Jet Crashes On Take Off
Frecce Tricolori Jet Have Crashed On Take Off: Pilot Survived But The Aircraft Hit A Car Killing 1 And Injuring 3
The Royal International Air Tattoo winners announced
As well as being the world's largest military air show attracting a total of 150,000 to 200,000 spectators over three days the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is a competition for participants and this year’s winners were recently announced at the event’s annual award ceremony.
Spitfire Crash Lands in Germany
A Supermarine Spitfire FR Mk XVIIIe crash landed at Hildesheim Airport (EDVM) on Friday May 26th. The pilot suffered minor injuries and the aircraft received substantial damage.
Sally B has been grounded
Elly Sallingboe the operator of Europe’s last airworthy Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress heavy WWII bomber announced that the Sally B has been grounded with immediate effect.
Spanish Hornet crashes during an air display
An EF-18A Hornet of the 15th Wing of the Spanish Air Force has crashed during a solo display at the Zaragoza Air Base families day on Saturday, May 20th.
Bray Air Display 2023 Theme and Line-Up announced
The organizers of the Bray Air Display the biggest airshow on the island of Ireland have announced the theme and the line-up for this year’s event which will take place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th of July at Bray Beach.
Caslav air base Open Day 2023
The 21st Tactical Air Force Base in Caslav will open to the public again on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The organizers have prepared a very rich program both in the air and on the ground.
Romania retires MiG-21 LanceR jets
Romania is going ahead with its plans to retire the MiG-21 LanceR jets. The Ministry of Defense officially announced that the Romanian Air Force will ground these aircraft as of Monday, May 15.
PAPEA Set a new Spanish record
PAPEA the Spanish Air Force Parachute Aerobatic Team has set a new Spanish skydiving record by performing the spectacular 11-person stack.
Turkish Stars Set to Shine at RIAT
The organizers of the Royal International Air Tattoo have announced that the Turkish Air Force’s aerobatic team the Turkish Stars will perform at the event, this will be the first time in 13 years the team has displayed in the UK.
The last airworthy Alizé has been grounded
The Alizé Marine Association has announced the premature end of operations by its rare Breguet Br-1050 Alize ex-French Navy carrier-based anti-submarine warfare aircraft.
Lancaster bomber to fly over Belgium and Netherlands for commemorative flight
Plane spotters and people with a keen interest in the history of the Second World War are in for a real treat, on the 4th of May the BBMF Lancaster bomber will perform a number of flypasts across Belgium and the Netherlands.
FRECCE TRICOLORI PILOT DIES IN AN ULTRALIGHT CRASH
Alessio Ghersi, Pony 5 of the Italian Air Force’s Frecce Tricolori has lost his life in an ultralight crash on Saturday, April 29.
TWO AIRCRAFT OF THE AEROBATIC TEAM ORLIK COLLIDE DURING THE DISPLAY
Two PZL-130 Orlik turboprop, single-engine, two-seat trainer aircraft from the Polish Air Force Aerobatic Team Orlik have collided during their display at the opening ceremony of the Radom Airport this Thursday, April 27.
MIDNIGHT HAWKS TO DISPLAY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN BELGIUM
The organizers of the Belgian Air Force Days have announced that the Finnish Air Force’s aerobatic team the Midnight Hawks will perform at the event, this will be the first time the team has ever displayed in Belgium.
PATROUILLE SUISSE TO DISPLAY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MALTA
The organizers of the Malta International Airshow have announced that the Swiss Air Force’s Patrouille Suisse will perform at the event, this will be the first time the team has ever displayed in Malta.
SAUDI HAWKS TO DISPLAY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FRANCE
The organizers of the Meeting de l’Air FOSA de Salon de Provence have announced that the Royal Saudi Air Force’s aerobatic team the Saudi Hawks will perform at the official 70th anniversary airshow of the Patrouille de France, this will be the first time the team has ever displayed in France.
MIRAGE IIIDS HB-RDF FINAL FLIGHT
Federal Office of Civil Aviation, the Swiss civil aviation agency has not extended the flight permit of the only privately operated Mirage IIIDS in the world the HB-RDF (ex J-2012). However, the Clin d'ailes Payerne has been granted a one-day exemption to fly the Mirage one final time.
NEW RED ARROWS PILOTS ANNOUNCED
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team the Red Arrows have announced the 3 new pilots for the 2023 season, the team have also confirmed that they will be flying as an 8 ship this year.