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The end of an era for RIAT!
After 40 years at RAF Fairford, RIAT is moving to MOD Boscombe Down.
Boscombe is no stranger to airshows, having hosted the Air Tournament International in 1990 and the International Air Tattoo in 1992.
What do you think of the move?
RIAT to move to MOD Boscombe Down from 2027.
This decision is an important step in securing the long-term future of RIAT, giving greater certainty for the thousands of visitors, volunteers, partners and supporters who make the event so special each year.
️🎟️ Already booked your tickets? Your booking is unaffected and remains valid for RIAT at MOD Boscombe Down. If you have booked an enclosure, we’ll be in touch soon.
🔗Find answers to frequently asked questions here: airtattoo.com/faqs/
🇨🇭🐯 Time is running out for the Swiss Tigers!
F-5E J-3095, believed to be the last single-seater not in Patrouille Suisse markings, flew to Buochs today. With 2027 expected to be the F-5's final year in Swiss service, another chapter is closing!
📷 Nicholas Thompson
✈️🇧🇪 Two unusual visitors operated from Southampton Airport this week, CASA 235 N10180 and PC-6 N77DQ. Operated by RENI Aviation, both normally base out of Antwerp supporting the Belgian MOD, with their UK visit linked to a wider exercise
📸Mark Empson & Westleigh Bushell
🇩🇪🚁 German Navy Lynx Mk.88A 83+02 visited Portland Heliport, night-stopping before heading home today. With the type retiring in 2026 after 45 years of service, MFG5 has given 83+02 a striking two-sided farewell scheme.
📷 Westleigh Bushell
AeroResource retweeted
@flymemphis is now named Frederick W. Smith International Airport, honoring the FedEx founder whose vision changed aviation, global commerce and Memphis. We celebrated the moment by bringing back one of our most iconic looks...a retro wrap inspired by the original Federal Express jets. ✈️
🚁 40 years ago, Westland Lynx G-LYNX set a world speed record of 249.09mph over Somerset, which is still unbroken today. To mark the anniversary, Lynx AH7s XZ179 & XZ616 retraced the historic route before continuing to meet G-LYNX at Weston-super-Mare. 🇬🇧
📸 Westleigh Bushell
AeroResource retweeted
UK Unveils Storm Fighter Loyal Wingman Program
The new initiative revives Britain’s collaborative combat aircraft ambitions and is intended to fly alongside Typhoon, F-35, and the future Tempest.
twz.com/air/uk-unveils-storm…
🇬🇧✈️ Bournemouth this week provided GE Aerospace’s staging base for #FIA2026, with both its hybrid-electric Saab 340 demonstrator and Boeing 747 flying testbed repositioning to Farnborough. 2 rare visitors showcasing the future of aviation propulsion
📷 Mark Empson
#GEAerospace
🇬🇧✈️ Zenith Aviation has entered administration, suspending operations with the loss of 41 jobs. The Biggin Hill based operator flew a fleet of Learjet 45 and 75 aircraft while also providing management and engineering services.
📷 Mark Empson
#ZenithAviation #Learjet
🇮🇹✈️ The Italian Air Force has selected six new A330 MRTT tanker/transports in a €1.39bn deal, replacing the KC-767A fleet and expanding capability from four to six aircraft. The decision further strengthens the A330 MRTT’s position as Europe’s tanker of choice.
📸 Mark Empson
🇺🇾✈️ The Uruguayan Air Force officially retired its Cessna A-37 Dragonfly fleet on 11 May after almost 50 years of service. Entering use in 1976, the rugged light attack aircraft served with Fighter Squadron No.2 from Durazno.
📷 Chris Lofting
#A37Dragonfly #UruguayAirForce
Uruguay’s A-37 Dragonfly retirement ceremony at Durazno saw the type replaced by new Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos. The farewell included a final coastal flight and escort of the incoming A-29s into their new home base.
📷 Chris Lofting
#SuperTucano #A37 #AeroResource
🇺🇸✈️ A very special U-2S departed RAF Fairford today as DRAGON51 for RAF Akrotiri. Serial 80-1099 was the last U-2S built. After a severe 2008 ground accident 099 spent 13 years stored before being rebuilt by Lockheed Martin and returning to flight in 2025.
📷 Robert Cottrell
🇷🇴🚁 Two Romanian Air Force IAR 330L SOCAT helicopters are currently deployed to Albacete, Spain, for NATO APROC 2026. Operated by Baza 71 Aerian, the armed Puma variant was developed for anti-tank and battlefield support missions.
📷 Jay Carter
#RomanianAirForce #APROC #NATO
Romania 🇷🇴 is now moving toward replacement of its ageing IAR 330 SOCAT fleet, with parliament approving the purchase of 12 Airbus H225M helicopters via an EU SAFE-backed deal worth almost €852m. Further Airbus Helicopters orders may yet follow.
#H225M #AirbusHelicopters
🇬🇧🌍 One of the RAF’s most remarkable recent missions saw A400M ZM421 support a medical emergency on Tristan da Cunha. Just 56 hours after the first call for help, UK forces had parachuted medics and supplies onto the remote South Atlantic island
Strap in: Follow one of our paratroopers from @16AirAssltBCT jumping in to Tristan da Cunha – one of the world’s most remote communities – to deliver vital medical support 🪂
🏕️🚁 The annual Tri-Service Ten Tors challenge returned to Dartmoor this weekend, supported by two Royal Navy Merlin HC4s from @845NAS operating under Exercise Wyvern Tor from RNAS Yeovilton.
📸 Mark Empson
#TenTors #RoyalNavy #Merlin
Friday at Ten Tors brought a welcome visit from Coastguard S-92 G-MCGI 🚁 plus the return of a Royal Navy Merlin underslung Field Gun lift — great to see back at the event after being omitted in recent years
📸Mark Empson & Thomas Howe
#TenTors #Dartmoor #RoyalNavy
