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Sywell Airshow Weekend Won’t Return in 2025

In a bittersweet announcement that has left aviation enthusiasts and community members with mixed emotions, it was confirmed today that the Sywell Airshow Weekend, which dazzled audiences in June 2024, will not be returning in 2025. The event, held at the historic Sywell Aerodrome, was orchestrated by the late Richard Grace and his dedicated team at Air Leasing. It was a spectacular gathering that many have hailed as the pinnacle of the 2024 airshow season.

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Vulcan XH558 Finds Permanent Home at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Securing Its Legacy for Future Generations

In a significant development for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike, the iconic Vulcan XH558 has secured its long-term home at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. This comes as a relief to many who have followed the aircraft’s journey, particularly after the uncertainty surrounding the airport’s future following the expiration of its previous lease with Peel Holdings in June 2023.

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RAF Typhoon Display Team Bids Farewell to ‘Moggy’

In a poignant transition that marks both an end and a beginning, the Typhoon Display Team has announced the departure of one of its most cherished aircraft, the Eurofighter Typhoon ZJ913, affectionately known as “Moggy.” As the aircraft prepares to leave 29 Squadron at RAF Coningsby, it embarks on a new chapter at RAF Lossiemouth, where it will serve as a Ground Training Aircraft (GTA), ensuring its legacy continues in the training of the next generation of engineers.

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Red Arrows Welcome Two New Pilots for 2025 Display Season

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, famously known as the Red Arrows, has introduced two new pilots to its elite cadre for the 2025 display season. Flight Lieutenants Rob Thomas and Andrew McEwen have been selected to join the iconic team, bringing with them a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the skies.

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Manston International Airshow 2025: Dates Announced and First Participant Revealed

A new chapter in the history of Manston Airport is set to unfold as the organizers of the Manston International Airshow announce the dates and first participant for the much-anticipated 2025 event. Scheduled for the 16th and 17th of August 2025, this airshow will bring the skies above Kent to life, marking the first major aviation event at Manston since 2013.

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Jet Pitts First Confirmed Performer for Midlands Air Festival 2025

As the 2024 airshow season draws to a close, anticipation is already mounting for next year’s events. The Midlands Air Festival has wasted no time in announcing its first confirmed performer for 2025: Richard Goodwin and his extraordinary Jet Pitts (G-JPIT) will be performing over the Ragley Hall on Saturday, the 31st of May and Sunday, the 1st of June.

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