UK Airshow News – Page 15

Less than a month – Still more Aircraft!

RIAT F35

Even with our 2023 show just on the horizon, we are still unveiling some fantastic aircraft!

Starting off, we have more aircraft from the United States Air Force. Bolstering the static display, we have some cracking examples of fast jets, including an F-15E Strike Eagle, an F-35A and a pair of F-16CJ Fighting Falcons!

As part of our SKYTANKER23 theme, we have a pair of USAF KC-135R Stratotankers, one joining the static display and another providing a flypast on the Saturday and Sunday of the show.

We are very happy to also confirm that the RAF Chinook Display Team will be performing in the flying display on Saturday and Sunday, Wokka Wokka! In addition, we will also be seeing Joint Helicopter Command Apache, Merlin and Wildcat helicopters within our static display. These will all be arriving on Friday afternoon and available to see on the ground over the weekend.

To round off our rotary additions, we have four more military helicopters. From the French Navy, we have the NH90 Caiman and Dauphin, and from the Irish Air Corps we have an Augusta Westland AW139 and Eurocopter EC135.

Stay tuned for more updates in the run-up to the show. Pretty soon we will be confirming the aircraft in the Friday flying display as well as providing more information on more showground offerings you can look forwards to!

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Saudi Hawks Confirmed!

RIAT Saudi Hawks

What a week for us here at RIAT HQ! Starting from next Monday, are officially out on site getting the ready for the show! But before then, we still have more exciting aircraft to announce, so without further adieu…

To kick us off, we have another fantastic national aerobatic display team joining our flying display! From the Royal Saudi Air Force, we are pleased to announce that the Saudi Hawks will be performing in the flying display on all three days at RIAT this year!
The Saudi Air Force will also be bringing an addition to our SKYTANKER23 theme, with an Airbus A330 MRTT for the static display. This will be joined by another Airbus A330 MRTT operated by the Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport Unit, so make sure to bring the wide lens for the heavies!

We also have many additions to our static lineup to announce this week! Coming in from the Royal Canadian Air Force, a CP-140M Aurora and CC-130J Hercules. From the Qatar Emiri Air Force, we have a factory fresh Eurofighter Typhoon in a brilliant camo pattern as well as a pair of Hawks.

Further additions include a Dauphin helicopter coming from Bristow Helicopters and aircraft from QinetiQ. Check out the link below for more details on each of the above as well as the full list of announcements!

The previously announced Argentinian Boeing 737 will no longer be participating at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2023.

For the full update as well as a total list of confirmed aircraft at this years show, please click here: www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircraft/latest-updates-2023

Saturday gone! Why not join us on Friday or Sunday…

RIAT Red Arrows

If you missed the chance to buy RIAT tickets for Saturday 15th July, there is no need to panic as we still have plenty for Friday 14th and Sunday 16th!

Friday and Sunday still offer you an incredible day out with a plethora of spectacular aircraft taking to the skies.

On Friday you’ll get a chance to see a unique flying display, with some aircraft only with us on that date. You’ll also be able to take a spin on our Fairford Eye!

Just like Saturday, Sunday will enable you to see some of your favourite aircraft participating in the flying display, including the Red Arrows, Spanish Harrier and the USAF B-52s in addition to having full access to our showground.

If you’re still looking for more reasons to come and visit us this year, don’t forget – kids go free!

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B-52s, Cold War jets and more in latest announcement!

Display Team at RIAT

This week’s announcement is a cracker, as we unveil participants from the United States, Poland and the United Arab Emirates!

Starting with the United States Air Force, they’re bringing two B-52s to this year show, with one participating in the flying display, while the other will be part of the static line-up. There is plenty more still to come from USAF, so keep your eyes peeled for further updates in the coming weeks.

Moving back to Europe, the Polish Air Force have added some impressive aircraft to this year’s show, they’ll be bringing a Sukhoi SU-22 Fitter.

In addition to this, we are pleased to announce that the Fursan Al Emarat display team from the United Arab Emirates, who will be bringing their seven colourful MB-339 jets!

Last but not least, we will also delighted to welcome a civilian SAAB 340B which is operated by Cranfield University.

While you’re with us this summer, you can also take your experience to new heights as we have recently gone live with tickets for our Fairford Eye!

To book your spot in advance, visit www.airtattoo.com/tickets.

USAF, RAF and Hellenic Aircraft Confirmed!!!

RIAT Phantom

Things here at RIAT HQ are getting very exciting! This week, we have more announcements coming in from the Royal Air Force, Hellenic Air Force and United States Air Force.

First up, we’re pleased to announce the first confirmed aircraft from our friends in the United States Air Force! Visitors to RIAT will be able to see a mighty C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft, coming from Charleston Air Force Base in South Carolina, on static display.

Somewhere a bit closer to home, as part of our SKYTANKER23 them visitors on all three days will be able to witness a simulated air-to-air refuelling flypast from the Royal Air Force’s Voyager! In addition, we’ll see multiple types of aircraft on static display, which will all be parked in the Red Zone near the RAF Experience. One to watch for fast jet fans include a pair of Typhoons on static display and a F-35B Lightning on the ground for the first time too.

In addition, we previously announced that the Italian Army would be sending their Mangusta attack helicopter for static display at RIAT 2023. Following further discussions with the unit, we can now announce that this aircraft will now be featured in the flying display on Saturday & Sunday!

To wrap us up for this week, the return of an Air Tattoo favourite, as we welcome a pair of Phantoms from Greece to the static display over the weekend at RIAT 2023!

Check out the full update here: https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircraft/latest-updates-2023

You can have a look at the full list of confirmed aircraft as well as a sneak peek into what might be on the way in the coming weeks.

Want to see those Phantom’s flying into the show? Why not upgrade and become a FRIAT member!

Having a FRIAT pass gives you complete flexibility over what days you would like to attend, granting access to all the 3 show days as well as access to Park and View on Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th and Monday 17th! From £300, you’ll have a front-row seat to catch aircraft arriving and departing over the full 6-day event, so be sure to not miss out on the opportunity to see some of the world’s best take flight.

Training Aircraft Inbound!

RIAT Mustang

We are very happy to announce a large assortment of training aircraft will be joining the RIAT 23 Static display.

Starting us off, we are announcing our first batch of Royal Air Force aircraft joining the RIAT static displays, with all powered aircraft types from 22 Group to be represented at the show this year. Aircraft that are coming include a pair of Hawk T2’s, a pair of Beechcraft Texans, a pair of Juno Helicopters and much more! Check out the link at the bottom of the page to see the full list of aircraft. Also, m-ake sure that when you are on the showground that you check out the RAF Experience (in the Red Zone) to see a good mix of RAF aircraft and speak to RAF personnel about their roles. More aircraft announcements from the RAF to follow next week so keep an eye out for that…

The training theme continues with aircraft from Portugal and France! We’re pleased to welcome Esquadra 101 back to RIAT, once again with a pair of their Epsilon aircraft on static display. In addition to the previously announced flying display items, the French Air & Space Force will also contribute a TBM-700 to the static aircraft displays.

Finally, we have four historic civilian aircraft for those of you joining our static displays. We’re pleased to be welcoming the Norwegian Vampire back to Fairford, which will be wearing Italian Air Force markings and join our special ITAF100 static display area. We are just putting the finishes touches to our plans and awaiting the final approval from the Italian Air Force to announce their modern-day aircraft which will be on display in this special ITAF100 exhibition.

Not wanting to miss out on any day exclusive aircraft, or wanting to see some of the iconic static aircraft flying into Fairford? Why not upgrade and become a FRIAT member!

With a FRIAT pass you can enjoy complete flexibility, allowing you to choose the days you’d like to attend, including the Park and View enclosures and Grandstand enclosure admission on Thursday through to Monday. From £300, you’ll have a front-row seat to catch aircraft arriving and departing over the full 6-day event.

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Early Bird offer ending soon!

RIAT King Charles

You’re running out of time to get your RIAT tickets at Early Bird prices! There are only a few days left to secure your admission at a discounted price, as our offer comes to an end at midnight on Monday 8th May.

This weekend is set to be one full of celebration for King Charles III’s Coronation. As part of the Royal activity, almost 70 aircraft are taking part in a flypast and you can catch some of them for a second time at RIAT.

Why not upgrade and enjoy the weekend in style with one of our enclosures while you still can as they are selling fast?

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Welcome to the Turkish and German Air Forces!

RIAT Tornado

First aircraft announcement of May and we are starting off with a bang, announcing more for our SKYTANKER23 theme as well as adding another international display team to our line-up.

We are happy to confirm a large contingent of aircraft from our loyal supporters, the German Air Force will be joining us at RIAT 2023. Headlining their contribution will be a special flypast, with an A400M performing a simulated air-to-air refuelling with a pair of Tornados! In addition, we welcome their mighty CH-53G helicopter for static display, alongside a pair of H145M helicopters and a Eurofighter EF2000.

After not being seen at a British airshow since 2010, we are incredibly pleased to welcome the Turkish Stars Display Team! The team will be performing in our weekend flying display with their six colourful NF-5A Freedom Fighter aircraft, sure to be a highlight of the show!

Finally, we all add four more civilian aircraft to our static display. Aircraft include a Max Holste MH1521 Broussard, a Reims-Cessna F152 from the Halton Aero Club, Reims-Cessna FR172H and a Vans RV-12 from the Southampton University Aviation Society.

Keep your eyes peeled next week as we hope to be able to announce additional contributions to RIAT from the Royal Air Force. Some of the aircraft types you’ll be able to see flying over London in the Coronation flypast this weekend.

With a FRIAT pass you can enjoy complete flexibility, allowing you to choose the days you’d like to attend, including the Park and View enclosures and Grandstand enclosure admission on Thursday through to Monday. You’ll have a front-row seat to catch aircraft arriving and departing.

From £300 you can gain access to an exclusive grandstand seat in a prime location along with a marquee, wifi and private toilets!

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Confirmations from France and the Netherlands!

RIAT Typhoon

Last announcement of April here, big announcements from France and the Netherlands!

Let’s start off with our flying display announcements. From the French Air and Space Force, we are pleased to confirm the participation of the Rafale Solo Display. The team will have a newly painted display jet for the 2023 season which we look forward to seeing, so keep your eyes out on all our socials for the reveal of this nearer to the show. In addition, as part of our SKYTANKER23 theme, visitors on Friday will be treated to an exclusive appearance from a C-135FR Stratotanker!

Also, this week, we are adding more aircraft to our special static display to celebrate the Italian Air Force’s centenary, with a pair of MB.326 and Fiat G.91 all confirmed.

To round up, we have a large contingent from our friends in the Royal Netherlands Air Force to join the RIAT 2023 static displays! Fast jets include a brand-new pair of F-35A Lightnings alongside a pair of F-16AM Fighting Falcons, C-130H Hercules, a pair of Chinook helicopters and an NH90 helicopter.

Now that the announcements are coming thick and fast, why not enjoy RIAT from a whole new perspective with a FRIAT pass? From £300 you can enjoy an exclusive grandstand seat in a prime location along with marquee, wifi, and private toilets! The FRIAT pass allows you to be at RIAT from Wednesday to Monday, to see every aircraft arrive at the show and know that your seat alongside fellow aviation fans is secure.

The FRIAT pass gives complete flexibility with access to Park & View arrivals on the Wednesday right through to departures on the Monday.

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Shuttleworth – Season Premiere Air Show

Shuttleworth Hurricane

The Shuttleworth Collection and Gardens are proud to announce their first air show of the 2023 season.

The event will be held on the 7th May 2023, the Sunday following the coronation of King Charles III. The theme for the air show reflects the celebration of the coronation and also the significance the Royal Family has had on the Shuttleworth Trust and the aircraft and vehicles that are maintained and displayed to this day.

The Season Premiere promises to be an incredible spectacle with dramatic air displays over the Old Warden Aerodrome. As well as a host of Shuttleworth operated aircraft, such as the Blériot XI (the world’s oldest airworthy aeroplane), there are also fantastic visiting acts lined up like the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Avro Lancaster, the Fairey Swordfish, the de Havilland Chipmunk, that King Charles learnt to fly in, as well as the display debut of the Westland Lynx AH7 XZ179.

Shuttleworth Air Shows are not just about what happens in the air, but provide a thrilling day out for all ages and interest types. The historic collection of vintage vehicles will be showcased to the public, Discovery Zones will be located across the site for some hands on activities, and food and fun are provided by the vast array of traders and ground attractions.