RIAT 2024 is focusing on the following themes

F-16AM J-879 322sq Royal Netherlands Air ForceF-16AM J-879 322sq of the Royal Netherlands Air Force at the RIAT 2018 departure day | Rob Vogelaar

Next year’s air show at RAF Fairford will take place over the weekend July 19 to 21, 2024, with three days of displays of aerial cunning and technological finesse from some of the world’s top pilots, as well as the usual static displays on the ground of some of the biggest and high-tech planes from militaries across the globe.

50 Years F-16

To celebrate this, the Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 will host a global celebration of the F-16 Fighting Falcon in conjunction with Lockheed Martin. The focal point being a static line-up of F-16 from around the world and of course impressive flying demonstrations of the F-16.

Pushing the Boundaries in air and space

BAe 146-301ARA G-LUXE Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements - FAAM
BAe 146-301ARA G-LUXE Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements – FAAM at the Air Tattoo of 2012 | Rob Vogelaar

Main theme will highlight the important work of Flight Test & Evaluation in modern aviation, looking back at 100 years of British military test flying. Flight Test, Evaluation and Scientific Research.

The aviation industry to showcase the latest technological developments, including sustainable aviation technologies such as Electric & Hydrogen powered aircraft.

NATO 75th Anniversary

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E-3A Sentry LX-N90453 NAEW&CF NATO | Rob Vogelaar

At RIAT 2024 they will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Since its establishment in April 1949 the fundamental role of NATO has been to safeguard the freedom and security of its member countries and in today’s world, the role of NATO is more important than ever.

Photos Rob Vogelaar