Spitfire's maiden flight marked in home city 90 years on

A tribute flypast and new plaques are planned for the Supermarine Spitfire's anniversary.
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Quarterhorse 2.1 takes flight on way to beating 50-year-old SR-71 record

Aerospace startup Hermeus has taken another step toward challenging the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird’s legendary supersonic speed ...

Spitfire's maiden flight marked in home city 90 years on

The legacy of the Supermarine Spitfire, which played a pivotal role in the RAF's victory in the Battle of Britain, will be commemorated in its birthplace 90 years after its first flight.
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China’s high‑altitude 1,118‑mile‑range unmanned cargo plane aces maiden flight

China’s new unmanned transport aircraft, the Tianma-1000, completed its maiden flight on Sunday. Developed by Xi’an ASN Technology Group under China North Industries Group Corporation, the aircraft is ...
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First serially-produced SJ-100 carries out maiden flight

United Aircraft has carried out the first flight of a Yakovlev SJ-100 aircraft built through serial-production processes. The aircraft – serial number 97004, but bearing the fuselage number 97024 – ...