{"id":3395,"date":"2026-04-15T18:30:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.airscene.co.uk\/news\/?p=3395"},"modified":"2026-04-15T18:30:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:30:26","slug":"shuttleworth-air-show-season-takes-off-this-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.airscene.co.uk\/news\/aviation-news-uk\/uk-airshow-news\/shuttleworth-air-show-season-takes-off-this-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Shuttleworth Air Show Season Takes Off This May"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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First air show, Season Premiere, on 10 May sets tone for exciting season ahead<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old Warden, 15 April 2026<\/strong> \u2013 The excitement is building at Shuttleworth, with its first air show of the summer, Season Premiere, taking place on 10 May 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season Premiere sets the tone for an unforgettable start to Shuttleworth\u2019s air show season, delivering a full day of entertainment for visitors of all ages. The air display will showcase an impressive line?up of visiting aircraft, with several making their first-ever appearance at Shuttleworth. This includes the XtremeAir XA41, specifically designed for energetic aerobatic displays, as well as one of the most famous transport aircraft in aviation history, the Douglas C-47 Dakota. Also joining Shuttleworth will be the Royal Air Force\u2019s Falcons Parachute Display team. Alongside these visitors, Shuttleworth\u2019s own world?class Collection, including the world\u2019s oldest airworthy aircraft (the Bl\u00e9riot Type XI) and iconic Supermarine Spitfire and Westland Lysander, will fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The excitement continues beyond the airfield, with a packed programme of ground attractions. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy a complimentary fun fair, explore a variety of stalls, enjoy delicious street food, and dive into hands-on STEM activities in the Discovery Zones. A vintage bus service will transport visitors to Shuttleworth House, once home to Collection founder Richard Shuttleworth and now a celebrated venue for events and weddings. Elsewhere, the Clayton and Shuttleworth Heritage Team will demonstrate historic machinery in action. Visitors can also explore Swiss Garden, a unique example of a Regency garden in the \u2018Swiss Picturesque\u2019 style, offering a tranquil contrast to the excitement of the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marc Boult, Head of Visitor Operations at Shuttleworth, commented:<\/strong> \u201cThe first show of the season, our Season Premiere always has a unique buzz about it as staff, volunteers and visitors alike enjoy seeing a wonderful array of aircraft back in the skies above Old Warden. The excitement surrounding the start of the season is well deserved \u2013 we have an exceptional season ahead, featuring more European visiting displays than ever before and some very special anniversaries to celebrate.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Season Premiere Air Show is the first of seven spectacular shows taking place at Shuttleworth this year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Wings & Wheels Air Show \u2013 31 May<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Festival of Flight Air Show \u2013 27-28 June<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Summer Air Show \u2013 25 July<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Flying Proms Air Show \u2013 15 August<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Military Air Show \u2013 29 August<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022             Race Day Air Show \u2013 4 October<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out more about the air show season and book your tickets, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All aircraft appearances are subject to weather and serviceability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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