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Explore the world of special aviation events with our dedicated coverage on unique flight tracking moments and milestones. This section highlights extraordinary events such as airshows, one-of-a-kind flights, historic anniversaries, and significant aviation achievements. Discover how these events unfold through live tracking, exclusive insights, and behind-the-scenes stories. Whether it’s tracking a rare aircraft’s journey, following special charter flights, or celebrating key moments in aviation history, we provide detailed updates and expert commentary to enhance your experience

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This week in history: the Eyjafjallajökull eruption

In April 2010, the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull erupted, spewing ash high into the atmosphere and wreaking havoc on commercial air traffic in Europe and…
Basler BT-67 in Antarctica
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Our epic flying Antarctica trip (all the videos and more)

A recap of our incredible trip to Antarctica including flights on the A340-300, Basler BT-67 and Twin Otter, plus a look at what it…
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Boom XB-1’s second supersonic flight

Boom Aerospace is conducting the second and final supersonic flight with its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft. Two weeks ago, XB-1 became the first civilian aircraft to break the sound barrier since Concorde.
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Boom XB-1 completes first supersonic flight

Boom Aerospace’s XB-1 supersonic demonstrator surpassed Mach 1 for the first time on 28 January, breaking the sound barrier and achieving Mach 1.122….

Assad’s possible paths to Moscow

We explore some of the possible paths from Damascus to Moscow for former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad….
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GE Aerospace and NASA partner for contrail study flights

GE Aerospace is using its 747 flying test bed to fly in formation with NASA’s Gulfstream G-III to study contrail formation as part of…

Paris’ plan for an airplane-free opening ceremony

Restrictions on Friday, 26 July will close airspace around Paris to ensure the Olympic opening ceremony is undisturbed by airplanes. This is how Paris…

Leaving Las Vegas: business jets after the Super Bowl

After the Super Bowl ended on Sunday evening, crews began warming up the engines of the hundreds of business jets parked in every corner…
The crown and large 747 drawn by N863GT on its delivery flight

Atlas Air celebrates the final 747 delivery with a tribute to the Queen

Atlas Air flew home the last 747 ever produced on 1 February, marking the end of 747 deliveries from Boeing after 53 years. A…
The portrait of Queen Elizabeth drawn by Amal Larhlid in G-BYHJ

Drawing the World’s Largest Portrait of the Queen for Charity

Pilot Amal Larhlid climbed aboard her Piper PA-28 this week to pay respect to the late Queen Elizabeth II and raise money for Hospice…
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