Hampshire, UK; The Hampshire Air Festival has announced the launch of its Founding 200 initiative, a new approach to engaging businesses and individuals in supporting the creation of Hampshire’s newest airshow.
Taking place at Thruxton Aerodrome on 12–13 September 2026, Hampshire Air Festival is a new two-day aviation weekend created to celebrate ‘The Age of Flight’ through flying displays, static aircraft and a Saturday evening extravaganza of pyro aerobatics, drone displays and fireworks.
The Founding 200 has been developed to enable early supporters to play a direct role in bringing the inaugural event to life, at a time when launching a brand new airshow presents both opportunity and commercial challenge.
For £300 + VAT, businesses and individuals can become one of only 200 Founding Supporters, gaining recognition as part of the event’s foundation and visibility within the festival’s growing audience.
In addition, three Founding 200 members will be upgraded to Key Sponsor packages, each with a value of approximately £20,000, providing an enhanced level of visibility and engagement online and at the event with their name associated with the Flying Display, Evening Extravaganza or the Ground Attractions which includes a STEM area.
Also included in this upgrade are tickets to the business networking event, the weekend airshow and VIP hospitality amongst many other benefits.
The initiative reflects a broader shift in how events of this scale are funded and supported, opening access to a wider range of organisations and individuals who want to be part of building something new.
Alongside the festival itself, Hampshire Air Festival will also host an inaugural Business Networking Day on Friday 11 September at Thruxton Aerodrome. In partnership with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce this offers a unique opportunity for professionals to connect in a behind-the-scenes airshow environment.
Event Organiser Jonathan Moore commented: ‘Launching a new airshow requires both experience and belief. The Founding 200 allows businesses and individuals to be part of that journey from the outset, helping to create something that we intend to grow year on year.’
Hampshire Air Festival takes place at Thruxton Aerodrome on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026.
Further information about the Founding 200 is HERE
Further information about the Business Networking Event is HERE
