The only airworthy MiG-23 in North America crashed today (Sunday 13th August 2023) while performing at Thunder Over Michigan in Ypsilanti. Both pilots ejected and landed under parachute in a
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AirVenture 2023 in Oshkosh, WI, is set to host one of the largest gatherings of airworthy MiG jets ever seen in North America. Highlights of the flying display will include
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The Snowbirds are to fly with eight aircraft for “the foreseeable future” after a pilot was charged with sexual assault. Military police investigators charged Maj. Steven Hurlbut, Snowbirds 9, over
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The world’s B-17 fleet is the subject of a de-facto temporary grounding, as the FAA releases an Airworthiness Directive requiring inspections of the aircraft before they can fly again. The
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The D-Day Squadron will attempt a second European tour in 2024, marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The group, which brings together many North American operators of the C-47/DC-3, last
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The Snowbirds’ ageing CT-114 Tutor fleet will soldier on until 2030 under a new plan, which will see their 20 aircraft recieve substantial avionics upgrades to improve safety. According to
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The US Navy’s two Rhino Demonstration Teams, each displaying one F/A-18F Super Hornet, have released schedules for the 2023 airshow season. The majority of appearances will be by the West
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The USAF Pacific Air Force’s F-16C solo demonstration team has released a schedule for the 2023 season. Apart from one trip to Alaska, where the Pacific team often performs in
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Fairchild AFB’s KC-135R Stratotanker demonstration team has released a 2023 schedule which will see them perform in the USA and Australia. Date Show Location Country Mar 28-Apr 2 Sun ‘n
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The US Navy’s two-ship EA-18G Growler demonstration and legacy flights are scheduled to take place at 15 airshows in 2023 – including one in Canada. The team also announced a
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