Tragedy at Beja Air Show as pilot collides with teammate during display: video
A pilot for the Yakstars aerobatic display team has been killed at the Beja Air Show in Portugal…
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Stay informed on aerobatics, an exhilarating aspect of aviation involving spectacular aircraft stunts and maneuvers.
Demystifying aerodynamics: can planes fly upside down?
In general and commercial aviation, there is no practical need to routinely fly any plane upside down. Conventional…
Trooping the Colour: the 70 aircraft set to join Charles III’s birthday flypast
In the United Kingdom (UK) on Saturday, May 6, 2023, Charles III was crowned King in a coronation…
Close call on video: Swiss Air Force jets avoid catastrophe in mid-air collision
Two aircraft of the Patrouille Suisse, the Swiss Air Force aerobatic team, narrowly avoided a catastrophic air disaster…
Patrouille de France aerobatic team unveils new livery for 70th anniversary
The Alpha Jets of the Patrouille de France were adorned with a new livery to celebrate the 70th…
Emirates A380, RAF Red Arrows perform spectacular flypast in Dubai: video
The Emirates Airbus A380 superjumbo jet performed a spectacular flypast with the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the…
Bird strike severely damages Red Arrows canopy during airshow display
A Red Arrows show came to an abrupt end after a bird strike smashed a Hawk T1 canopy…
Spitfires and Red Arrows: Queen’s Jubilee to be marked with 70-aircraft flypast
If you’re in London on June 2, 2022, then you’re in for a treat. 70 aircraft, including Spitfires,…
History hour: The long tradition of air display teams
Air display teams are a common sight in many celebrations. From aviation air shows to military parades and…
Turkish NF-5 jet crashes during aerobatic training, the pilot killed
A Northrop NF-5 belonging to the Türk Yıldızları (Turkish Stars), the aerobatic demonstration team of the Turkish Air…
RAF Red Arrows join USAF Thunderbirds in stunning NYC flypast
The British Royal Air Force “Red Arrows” Aerobatic Team, led by the United States Air Force “Thunderbirds” Air…