RIAT 2020

[graham]

Dates for the 2020 show have been set at 17th - 19th July 2020. Let's all hope the weather plays nicely this time.....

[Jeff]

Tickets are on sale already, £39 if you claim the £5 wet weather discount

[graham]

Fingers crossed that the ticket price includes wet suit, snorkel and flippers...;0)

[dave]

hi,Graham,
I got mine for the RAF centennial flypast!!! but might need the waterproofing re-doing, after this years washout...

regards,
dave...

[brizewatcher]

Maybe worth noting, USAF ACC release their schedules for 2020 tomorrow. I'd be surprised if at least one didn't include RIAT.

[bizfreeq]

So far none of them include RIAT but then I don't recall any U.S. RIAT participation being released this early apart from the USAF anniversary show a few years back. Last year's Viper demo was a late call and F-22 was in the spring last visit I think.
Cheers
Mark

[brizewatcher]

Danish F-16 (F), CL-604 (S) confirmed yesterday.

Patrouille Suisse, RAF Tutor, Belgian F-16 and German P-3C/Sea Lynx self confirmed.

[dave]

hi
the F.35B Lightning and P-8A also subject to operational tasking...
regards,
dave...

[brizewatcher]

Swiss F/A-18C & Patrouille Suisse confirmed.

Spanish hope to return with AV-8Bs, German Navy have said they intend to attend with a "number of aircraft".

[brizewatcher]

Polish F-16 has self confirmed.

[bizfreeq]

As has the Belgian F-16 I believe
Cheers
Mark

[brizewatcher]

Latest Update - 20 February 2020



We have begun communicating with Austrian Joint Forces Command who plan to send an aircraft for static display at RIAT 2020. We will bring you more news once the details are formally confirmed.



The Heavy Airlift Wing, based at Pápa Air Base in Hungary, have also communicated their intent to return. We expect their participation will be confirmed in the Spring.



We have received news from the Slovenian Air Force that they plan to support RIAT 2020.



Last week we hosted staff from the RAF Aerobatic Team, to discuss aspects of their participation at RIAT 2020. We discussed the possibility of special flypasts to ensure visitors coming on all days we to see something special in the skies over Fairford. We await the formal confirmation of their attendance from the RAF Air Events Team...

Positive developments..

[brizewatcher]

Latest Update - 27 February 2020



This week we received great news from the Royal Navy. They will be sending examples of all their aircraft types for static display at RIAT 2020! Their new Wildcat HM2 solo display will also participate in the weekend flying display.



We have received communication from various squadrons within the US Navy who would like to send aircraft for static display at RIAT 2020. We are establishing formal contact with them and hope they will be present at Fairford in July.



Today our CEO, Operations Director & Head of Air Operations are travelling to Brussels to attend the European Airshow Council Convention. The event brings together delegates from 25 nations to promote excellence and safety at European Airshows. This year's convention will focus on the sustainability of airshows, in a period where Climate Change is at the forefront of many nations thinking. Our team also be networking with representatives from many European Air Arms and hope to discuss their participation plan for 2020. We therefore hope to bring you good news from EAC in next week's update!

[whitebear]

Looks like RIAT has fallen victim to Covid 19. Canx it seems.

Graham

[gtf4j2m]

Just checked the website and it is cancelled. They say an email will be sent out regarding refunds and they are looking at wether they can put the tickets to 2021.

Graham
GTF4J2M

[rugbyref]

What is the betting that the Friday this year will be glorious sunshine?!

[rugbyref]

I am proposing to let my Friday ticket roll over to next year. See you in the regular place!