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AIRSHOW NEWS: Hampshire Air Festival Cancelled
The Hampshire Air Festival due to take place this weekend, 12th-13th September, has been cancelled. E-mails to tickets holders have confirmed the cancellation and that the company organising the event has been placed into liquidation....
AIRSHOW NEWS: Gravity Industries Jet Suit Display Confirmed for Hampshire Air Festival
Gravity Industries will be joining the inaugural Hampshire Air Festival, bringing its world-famous human Jet Suit to Thruxton Aerodrome on 12th & 13th September. Created by British inventor and Gravity Industries Founder Richard Browning, the...
AIRSHOW NEWS: Detailed assessment and repair of the DH.88 Comet Racer, G-ACSS, to begin
The Shuttleworth Trust is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement in principle with its insurers that will allow the detailed assessment and repair of the DH.88 Comet Racer, G-ACSS, to begin. The Shuttleworth Trust is committed to...
AIRSHOW NEWS: Shuttleworth launches new air shows for 2027
Shuttleworth, visitor attraction and event venue home to some of the world’s oldest airworthy examples of historic aircraft, is excited to announce its 2027 air show season. The launch follows the success of the 2026 season which – with still two...
AIRSHOW NEWS: Acts Old and New join Clacton Airshow
Brand new displays and returning crowd favourites have been added to this year’s Clacton Airshow, completing an exciting flying line-up over the Essex Sunshine Coast. The 33rd Clacton Airshow, staged by Tendring District Council (TDC), takes place...
AIRSHOW NEWS: Historic MiG fighter jet to bring Cold War roar to Clacton Airshow 2026
The MiG-17F ‘Fresco’ will join the flying line-up for the 33rd Clacton Airshow, staged by Tendring District Council (TDC) on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August. The aircraft will appear in both the Thursday evening twilight display and Friday’s...
AIRSHOW NEWS: Shuttleworth’s Military Air Show returns after sell-out success of Summer Air Show
Shuttleworth, visitor attraction and event venue home to some of the world’s oldest airworthy examples of historic aircraft, is excited to share that its Military Air Show will return on 29 August 2026, following the sell-out success of its Summer...
AIRSHOW NEWS: Babcock announced as key sponsor of inaugural Hampshire Air Festival
The Hampshire Air Festival is pleased to announce Babcock International Group (Babcock) as the key sponsor for its inaugural airshow, taking place at Thruxton Aerodrome on 12–13 September. As a major supporter of UK aerospace and defence, Babcock...
AIRSHOW NEWS: Red Devils, Wasp and Spitfire Join Eastbourne Airshow Line-up
The world-famous Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team will take to the skies at Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow for the first time this August, in a thrilling skydiving display. Dropping in on Saturday and Sunday from up to 10,000...
AIRSHOW NEWS: Fursan Al Emarat, United Arab Emirates National Aerobatics team, to fly at Farnborough International Airshow
Fursan Al Emarat, the United Arab Emirates National Aerobatics Team, will arrive in Farnborough, Hampshire, on Saturday 11 July 2026 ahead of validating its flying display for the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, taking place 20-24 July...
AIRSHOW NEWS: Spitfire anniversary excitement as Shuttleworth sees record sales for Summer Air Show
Shuttleworth, Bedfordshire visitor attraction and event venue home to some of the world’s oldest airworthy examples of historic aircraft and Regency Swiss Garden, has seen a record increase in ticket sales (up over 120% in June 2026 in comparison...
AIRSHOW NEWS: Royal International Air Tattoo announces Tiger Gathering theme for next summer
Next summer’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is set to burst into life with colour, character and heritage as it announces ‘Tiger Gathering’ as one of its headline themes for 2027. Marking 50 years since the Silver Tiger Trophy was...
