International Paris Air Show 2015
15-21 June 2015 The 2015 show was somewhat overshadowed by the crisis in Ukraine that threatened to reduce Russian participation but increased the attendance by the US armed forces. However, the arrival of a Sukhoi Superjet; destined for Interjet in Mexico and...
10th AeroExpo UK, Sywell
29th – 31st May 2015 This year’s AeroExpo trade show was well attended on the Saturday due to fine if cool weather. Friday was mixed and Sunday wet and windy. The trade/spectator area had been reduced as a partner event, Heli UK...
Nyutubaru, Japan Air Self Defence Force Air Fest
Nyutubaru Air Base, Miyazaki, Kyushu, 7 December 2014 Known as ‘Fightertown’ Nyutubaru is one of only two bases still flying the F4 Phanthom in Japan (Hyakuri, north of Tokyo, being the other). It also houses two elements of F15s, a standard attack...
Tsuiki, Japan Air Self Defence Force Air Fest
Tsuiki Air Base, Kyushu, 30 November 2014 The large southern island of Kyushu is home to two of the largest fighter bases in Japan. Their southerly latitude dictates their airshow date so late in the year. Only Naha, Okinawa opens later in...
Gifu, Japan Air Self Defence Force Air Fest
23 November 2014 Although there are external viewpoints at Gifu the Air Fest provides a great opportunity to see most of the resident test fleet and, as these examples are instrumented long term residents, to get good photographs of some unique airframes....
Yao, Japan Ground Self Defence Force Air Fest
Yao Airfield, Osaka 16 November 2014 Yao is a busy general aviation airfield that is also home to an Army helicopter unit. The air fest is a popular local event and, though the gates open early, started with an almost empty ramp...
Farnborough International Airshow 2014
The biennial Farnborough show alternates with the Paris Salon as Europe’s showcase for Aerospace and Aviation and is therefore predominantly intended for trade visitors and business announcements. This year was no exception with airline orders announced and major demonstrations from the Boeing...
EBACE 2014
This was the 14th EBACE exhibition now well established as Europe’s showcase for Business Aviation and only second to the NBAA Convention in the USA in the worldwide calendar. So successful has EBACE become that some manufacturers now shy away from the...
Royal International Air Tattoo – RIAT 2013
20-21st July 2013 It is July again so the annual pilgrimage to the world’s greatest military airshow is made again. This year enjoyed excellent weather with two main display themes; ‘Sky Guardian’ featuring reconnaissance assets and all those concerned with airborne protection and...
Le Bourget Paris Airshow 2013
17-23 June 2013 This year’s Salon was a very different affair, lacking as it did any presence from the United States military who were suffering from the limitations of sequestration. With a large portion of their defence capability grounded or stood down...