UK Airshow News – Page 10

Wow! RIAT25 is now this year!

RIAT Eyes in the Skies

Things will start to hot up now as we prepare for the world’s greatest airshow, which takes place at RAF Fairford on 18th, 19th and 20th July 2025.

Next month, we will start to announce our aircraft for both the flying and static displays. We already have some very exciting additions this year which we can’t wait to tell you about.

Our Eyes in the Skies theme will provide lots of opportunity for interesting exhibits in the Techno Zone® as well fascinating civilian and military aircraft.

So don’t delay, buy your tickets today. Time is running out to secure your tickets at Early Bird prices, as we will increase our prices at the end of this month. We hope to see you all there.

www.airtattoo.com/tickets-packages/

The official RIAT merchandise store is now open!

RIAT Merch Store

It’s time to celebrate. While everyone around us is going Black Friday mad, we’ve got something far more exciting to announce. Our official RIAT merchandise store is now open and our exclusive RIAT Christmas jumper is ready to order and will be dispatched from Thursday 5th December.

So don’t delay, order yours now and make someone’s Christmas Day, or why not just treat yourself?

There’s something here for all the family. Browse our range of women’s, children’s and men’s wear, and find something special for the aviation enthusiast or future pilot and spark excitement for the skies.

www.shop.airtattoo.com

Don’t risk disappointment. Get your tickets today!

RIAT Tickets

Our discounted enclosure tickets are selling fast, so book yours today to avoid missing out!

With Christmas less than five weeks away, you can treat your loved ones to an unforgettable experience at RAF Fairford by checking them into one of our amazing enclosures at a discounted price*. Act now as these offers will be ending soon.

What’s selling out?
Aviation Club (Saturday) – SOLD OUT!
First Class Lounge (Saturday) – Less than 10
Cotswold Club (Saturday) – Limited availability

But there’s still time to grab a spot in the ever-popular Flight Deck! Enjoy a casual street food lunch and prime crowd line views. With 70% of Saturday tickets already sold, they won’t last long. Take a look at all our enclosures here.

Why RIAT25?
From jaw-dropping displays to up-close access to aircraft and cutting-edge tech exhibits in our Techno Zone®, there’s something for everyone. And remember – under 18s go free with a ticket holding adult!

Upgrade today
If you have already secured your general admission ticket and would like to treat your friends or family to an upgrade to an enclosure then please call our customer services on 01285 713 456.

RIAT will return to RAF Fairford on 18th, 19th and 20th July 2025. We look forward to seeing you all there.

www.airtattoo.com/tickets-packages/

Royal Air Force Charitable Trust to reach more young people with new partnerships

RAFCT STEM

On National Engineering Day, The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust has announced it is set to reach more children after signing new partnerships with EngineeringUK and EDT.

The charity, which is powered by the proceeds of the Royal International Air Tattoo, aims to inspire young people to consider careers in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

The new agreement with EngineeringUK will see RAFCT become headline partner of their Big Bang at School Blueprint initiative, where young people from across the country participate in an inspiring STEM day in their schools, filled with amazing hands-on science and engineering activities and opportunities to learn more about STEM careers.

Meanwhile, the agreement with EDT will impact over 50,000 students from across the country as headline partner of both the Industrial Cadets initiative alongside Experience Days Developed by EDT and inspired by its Patron, His Majesty King Charles III, Industrial Cadets is a widely recognised, accredited awards scheme helping young people access STEM learning, experiences and the world of work through collaboration with industry.

In addition to National Engineering Day, this week marks Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, a celebration of engineering and technology designed to inspire young people, which makes it a timely announcement from the Gloucestershire-based charity.

Director at Royal Air Force Charitable Trust, Justine Morton, said: “We are incredibly excited to be announcing these partnerships and demonstrates our commitment to inspiring young people.
“RAFCT is a signatory of the Tomorrow’s Engineers Code which asks members to inspire connection, drive inclusion, showcase engineering and technology and improve impact.
“These are principles we fundamentally believe in and we are looking forward to working with EngineeringUK and EDT to reach more young people from all backgrounds and inspire them about STEM.”

Since 2005, RAFCT has been on a mission to work with young people with these partnerships the latest initiatives the organisation supports. The new partnerships join existing programmes such as the Road to RIAT primary school competition which will reach over 500 schools.

This year the Royal International Air Tattoo welcomed a record crowd of 168,000 people to RAF Fairford, with tickets already on sale for next summer’s show which is taking place from July 18-20th.

Justine added: “The Royal International Air Tattoo is a huge event that naturally demands a lot of attention.

“I’d like to thank every single one of the visitors who joined us at RAF Fairford this year, as by attending our event, they may have changed the lives of children across the country.”

To find out more about the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust, visit www.airtattoo.com/royal-air-force-charitable-trust/.

Introducing Altitude

RIAT Altitude

Take your enclosure experience to new heights with our Altitude enclosure – new for 2025!

Altitude is located at the heart of the showground (replacing Wingtip Garden), adjacent to the static aircraft line and with great views of all the action in the air.

It’s a great base to explore the whole RIAT experience from and return to throughout the day where you can enjoy the unique ambience.

With a markedly different feel to any other enclosure, it has upper deck viewing spaces and a cool, contemporary vibe. Complete with an all-inclusive cocktail bar with selected wine, prosecco, beer, cider, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks, complimentary food and a DJ, Altitude is an upgrade experience like no other at RIAT.

www.airtattoo.com/tickets-hospitality/hospitality-packages/altitude/

Tickets For RAF Cosford Air Show 2025 Now on Sale

RAF Cosford Air Show

A crowd of over 50,000 people are expected to visit the annual action-packed Air Show, taking place on Sunday 8th June 2025.

The theme for the Royal Air Force Cosford Air Show this year is ‘Commemorate, Celebrate, Innovate.’

Event Organiser, Wing Commander Angelina Littlefield, said:
‘I am excited to be the Event Organiser for the Royal Air Force’s Air Show that will be held at Royal Air Force Cosford on Sunday 8th June 2025. As one of the highlight events in the West Midlands calendar, we are very much looking forward to welcoming the public on the day to experience a superb flying and static aircraft display, alongside a multitude of other fantastic activities. In line with our theme, we look to commemorate our history, celebrate the RAF and our partners, and inspire the next generation as we showcase how we innovate together. As an Engineer and STEM Ambassador I am particularly excited to see the activities in the STEM Hangars next year. We are very much looking forward to welcoming our audience back to Royal Air Force Cosford on Sunday 8th June 2025.’

Organisers are already talking to colleagues from across Defence, partners from other nations’ Air Forces and members of the wider private aviation community to see what aircraft are available to display on the Shropshire base.

Organisers have kept ticket prices for 2025 the same as 2024, with a General Admission ticket on sale at £40. Children who are under 16 accompanied by a paying adult will still be able to enter for free.

Marilyn Summers, Chief Commercial Officer for the RAF Cosford Air Show, said: ‘We know that special days out can feel far more expensive than they used to. By keeping ticket prices the same as last year, we wanted to make sure that families can still enjoy a fantastic and affordable day out at Cosford Air Show.’

Tickets for the RAF Cosford Air Show are now available to purchase from www.CosfordAirShow.co.uk.

RAF Cosford Air Show Returns in 2025

Cosford Air Show 2025

The Royal Air Force’s Air Show returns on Sunday 8th June 2025.

Over 50,000 people attended the annual Air Show at RAF Cosford in 2024 and organisers are promising another action-packed event next year.

The theme for the RAF Cosford Air Show this year is ‘Commemorate, Celebrate, Innovate.’ The air show will commemorate some of our history through displays in the air and on the ground; Celebrate the Royal Air Force, NATO Allies and Partner nations; And inspire future generations by showcasing how the armed forces innovate together and with Defence sector partners.

The RAF Cosford Air Show are thrilled to mark the return of Lockheed Martin as Show Title Sponsor with the release of the official poster for the 2025 Air Show. The global aerospace, defence and security leader’s support will help to create unforgettable experiences for all the family at the largest one-day outdoor event in the West Midlands.

Janelle Spintig, Global Pursuits at Lockheed Martin, said ‘Our presence at the Air Show is a great opportunity to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the UK Defence mission.

‘We have a long history of working with the RAF and we’re committed to investing in the future of aerospace in the UK. We’re very pleased to provide our support and showcase our technologies with our return to the RAF Cosford Air Show in 2025.’

Organisers are already talking to colleagues from across Defence, partners from other nations’ air forces and members of the wider private aviation community to see what aircraft are available to display on the Shropshire base.

This year, event organisers have frozen all tickets at the same rate as last year, with General Admission tickets remaining priced at £40. Children who are under 16 and are accompanied by a paying adult will still be able to enter for free.

Marilyn Summers, Chief Commercial Officer for the RAF Cosford Air Show, said: ‘We know that special days out can feel far more expensive than they used to. We kept our audience at the heart of our commercial decision-making by freezing ticket prices. We wanted to make sure that the average family could still enjoy a fantastic and affordable day out at the RAF Cosford Air Show on Sunday 8th June 2025.’

Tickets for the RAF Cosford Air Show will be on sale from 11am Friday 25th October and can only be purchased from www.CosfordAirShow.co.uk.

Royal International Air Tattoo to explore ‘Eyes in the Skies’ next summer

RIAT 25 Fairford

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is set to highlight specialised aircraft used for intelligence, surveillance, maritime patrol, search and rescue, surveying and reconnaissance at next year’s show with a theme of ‘Eyes in the Skies’ being announced.

Despite there still being over 250 days until next summer’s event, more than 20,000 tickets have been sold as people secure their spot at RAF Fairford ahead of any participating aircraft being revealed with organisers also stating aircraft announcements are set to begin early next year.

By welcoming 248 aircraft from almost 30 different countries, a sell-out crowd of 168,000 visitors and making a record donation of £2.6m to the event’s parent charity, the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust, this year’s instalment was the most successful in the show’s history.

Chief Executive Officer at Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises, Paul Atherton said: “This year’s show was a huge success and we are thrilled to see people are already booking tickets for next year.
“Planning is well underway and announcing our theme marks the start of the event cycle for RIAT25.

“Our event provides a special opportunity for people to see and interact with aircraft of all shapes and sizes.

“Next year’s theme means visitors should be able to get up close and personal with specialist aircraft that usually operate out of sight given the nature of their missions.

“We look forward to sharing our plans with you in the coming months.”

RIAT25 is set to take place from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th July with 2025 also marking 40 years since the world-renowned show made its way to RAF Fairford after being established at North Weald and then taking place at Greenham Common.

In recognition of this, the event also plans to celebrate its history with a presence on the showground looking back at four decades in Gloucestershire.

“RAF Fairford has been our home for the past four decades and in that time, we have seen some incredible aircraft at RIAT,” added Atherton.

“Therefore, it is only right we celebrate it with local people and visitors who have made the event what it is today.”

Tickets for RIAT25 are on sale via www.AirTattoo.com.

Act now – Super Early Bird pricing ends tomorrow!

RIAT Early Bird ends tomorrow

Why wait ? buy now to secure your ticket for the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), or miss out on our most discounted prices.

RIAT25 is taking place at RAF Fairford on 18th, 19th and 20th July and plans are already under way to make it the best show yet!

Tickets are really flying and on Monday 7th October we will be increasing our prices for Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Super Early Bird to Early Bird.

In addition, you can also elevate your visit by adding one of our enclosures which are currently offering up to a 15% discount. A double whammy.

Get your Super Early Bird tickets while you can!

www.airtattoo.com/tickets-packages/

Time’s running out, get your discounted tickets today!

RIAT Super Early Bird

Planning for RIAT25 is already well under way, and we can’t wait to welcome you next year.

Our discounted tickets are flying, with only a limited number of Super Early Bird tickets left. Prices will increase very soon, so don’t delay and buy yours now.

Looking to make your day extra special? Take advantage of our enclosure discounts too and get 15% off…

www.airtattoo.com/tickets-packages/

We would love to see you in the Cotswold Club next year. Still 15% off for a limited time only

Why not take advantage of our discounts and book your place now in the Cotswold Club, the quintessential British summer garden party.

Currently on offer at 15% off full price for Friday 18th, Saturday 19th, and Sunday 20th of July next year. Selling fast, with over half the tickets for Saturday already gone and still 10 months to go.

Perks include:

? A stone’s throw from our Take Off Zone, right next to the runway and a great view of the displays
? A delicious lunch, unlimited tea and coffee and an afternoon treat
? Standing photography area located at the front on the crowdline
? Private toilets
? Unreserved informal seating
? A cash bar with additional rolls and bar snacks

Book your spot in the Cotswold Club today before it’s too late!

www.airtattoo.com/tickets-hospitality/hospitality-packages/cotswold-club/