Air show news

Babcock has been confirmed as the key sponsor of the inaugural Hampshire Air Festival, strengthening the event’s links with the UK’s aerospace, defence and emergency services sectors ahead of its debut this September. The engineering and defence company will support the family-focused airshow at Thruxton Aerodrome on the 12th and [read more]

The fourth and final trade day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 brought another busy day of announcements, business meetings and flying displays, bringing to a close an event that once again demonstrated why Farnborough remains one of the world’s premier aerospace and defence exhibitions. While the opening days of [read more]

The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow returned with strong commercial order activity as airlines and lessors scrambled to secure delivery positions stretching deep into the 2030s. Against a backdrop of tight supply chains and backlogged order books, manufacturers focused heavily on firming up commitments for narrowbody workhorses and long-haul widebodies. Leasing [read more]

The third day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 continued the event’s strong momentum, with a steady stream of commercial announcements, defence developments and technology demonstrations reinforcing the industry’s focus on innovation, sustainability and resilience. While the opening days of the show were dominated by major aircraft orders, Wednesday saw [read more]

The Farnborough International Airshow has revealed another impressive addition to its 2026 flying and static display programme, with both the Italian Air Force and the United States Air Force confirming a range of military aircraft set to appear at the world’s leading aerospace event. Taking place from the 20th to 24th [read more]

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) has announced that Tiger Gathering will be one of the main themes for the 2027 Air Tattoo. The gathering will mark 50 years since the original Tiger Trophy was presented to the NATO Tiger Association by the International Air Tattoo and will see current [read more]

The organisers behind the new Hampshire Air Festival have unveiled a ‘Founding 200’ initiative designed to help businesses and individuals play a direct role in bringing the county’s newest airshow to life. Set to take place at Thruxton Aerodrome on the 12th and 13th September 2026, the inaugural Hampshire Air [read more]

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) The Red Arrows will fly future displays with only seven aircraft in a bid to preserve the ageing Hawk T1 aircraft ahead of its planned replacement. The Red Arrows have flown the Hawk T1 since 1980, and although the type is due to [read more]