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Flying cars, space robots and jetpacks: Our highlights from the biggest aviation event of the year

Video. Flying cars and jetpacks: Highlights from the year's biggest air show

Updated: 25/07/2018 - 12:07 GMT+2

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Real-life flying cars, space robots and jet-powered flying suits were just some of the highlights at the biennial Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) this year.

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