Swedish Air Force SK 60 Farewell Displays
The Swedish Air Force has announced that in June of this year, SK 60 trainer aircraft will be phased out. To mark the retirement the jet’s acclaimed solo display will perform a few displays this season before the type is retired.
Radom Air Show set to return in 2025
Military Property Agency the organizers of the Radom Air Show have announced that the event will return in 2025. The next Air Show will traditionally take place on the last weekend of August. Next year's show will also coincide with the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Eaglet School.
The end of the Belgian F-16 Solo Display
Belgian Air Force has announced the unexpected cancellation of the F-16 solo display team bringing an end to 44 years of the Belgian F-16 solo display.
The Last Swiss Hunter has been grounded
Following the earlier grounding of the Hunter T.68 J-4201/HB-RVR which has now been sold to Canada where it will continue to fly, Switzerland’s last airworthy Hunter F-58 J-4040/HB-RVS ‘Papyrus’ have now also been grounded forever.
Red Arrows 60th Diamond Season plans announced
SIXTY seasons of dynamic displays inspiring millions of people will be celebrated by the Red Arrows in 2024.
New RAF Typhoon Display Team Pilot for 2024 Announced
Royal Air Force Typhoon Display Team has announced that the new Typhoon display pilot for the 2024 season will be Flight Lieutenant David 'Turbo' Turnbull.
Farewell Contrary Mary
The 2023 airshow season was the last opportunity to see the TF-51 Mustang ‘Contrary Mary’ of the Ultimate Warbird Flights on the European skies. The aircraft has been dismantled and is on the way to the new owner in the USA.
Frecce Tricolori Change Of Command
On Tuesday 28th November 2023, Lieutenant Colonel Massimiliano Salvatore became commander of the 313th Aerobatic Training Squadron (Frecce Tricolori), during a change of command ceremony at Rivolto Air Force Base.
Frecce Tricolori North American Tour 2024 Announced
In 2024, the Frecce Tricolori will visit the U.S. and Canada for the first North American tour in more than 30 years.
D-Day Squadron Announces The First Participating Aircraft For Their 2024 Legacy Tour
D-Day Squadron Announces Participating Aircraft for their 2024 Legacy Tour, Commemorating DDay80 and Berlin75
Lim-5 ( MiG-17) to be restored to flight in Poland
The Polish Fundacja Eskadra / Squadron Foundation have announced that they have acquired a Lim-5 ( MiG-17) and will soon begin its restoration to an airworthy condition.
Frecce Tricolori Jet Crashes On Take Off
Frecce Tricolori Jet Have Crashed On Take Off: Pilot Survived But The Aircraft Hit A Car Killing 1 And Injuring 3
The Royal International Air Tattoo winners announced
As well as being the world's largest military air show attracting a total of 150,000 to 200,000 spectators over three days the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is a competition for participants and this year’s winners were recently announced at the event’s annual award ceremony.
Spitfire Crash Lands in Germany
A Supermarine Spitfire FR Mk XVIIIe crash landed at Hildesheim Airport (EDVM) on Friday May 26th. The pilot suffered minor injuries and the aircraft received substantial damage.
Sally B has been grounded
Elly Sallingboe the operator of Europe’s last airworthy Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress heavy WWII bomber announced that the Sally B has been grounded with immediate effect.
Spanish Hornet crashes during an air display
An EF-18A Hornet of the 15th Wing of the Spanish Air Force has crashed during a solo display at the Zaragoza Air Base families day on Saturday, May 20th.
Bray Air Display 2023 Theme and Line-Up announced
The organizers of the Bray Air Display the biggest airshow on the island of Ireland have announced the theme and the line-up for this year’s event which will take place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th of July at Bray Beach.
Caslav air base Open Day 2023
The 21st Tactical Air Force Base in Caslav will open to the public again on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The organizers have prepared a very rich program both in the air and on the ground.
Romania retires MiG-21 LanceR jets
Romania is going ahead with its plans to retire the MiG-21 LanceR jets. The Ministry of Defense officially announced that the Romanian Air Force will ground these aircraft as of Monday, May 15.
PAPEA Set a new Spanish record
PAPEA the Spanish Air Force Parachute Aerobatic Team has set a new Spanish skydiving record by performing the spectacular 11-person stack.