After a two-year hiatus, Slovakia’s biggest airshow is back. The Slovak International Air Fest (SIAF) returns on 5–6 September 2026, making its debut at Košice Airport. This year’s edition will honor the 35th anniversary of the iconic White Albatrosses aerobatic team, with top international participants and a program rich in aviation, innovation, and culture.

The Finnish Air Force F/A-18C Hornet solo display will make its first-ever appearance in Greece at Athens Flying Week 2026, bringing one of Europe’s most aggressive and loud fast-jet demonstrations to Tanagra Air Base on 5–6 September.

The Saab 37 Viggen has been confirmed as the first headline aircraft for Antidotum Airshow Leszno 2026. Operated by the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight, the legendary Cold War jet will perform during the event’s late-afternoon and evening flying programme, offering a rare chance to see the Viggen in the air at sunset.

Danish Air Show is back for 2026 at Flyvestation Aalborg on Sunday 13 September. The event is free to attend, with gates open from 08:00 and the flying display scheduled from 10:00 to 16:00, as the Danish Defence frames the day around security, capability and careers.

IWM Duxford has announced the Flying Bulls as the first flying participants for the Duxford Summer Air Show 2026, with the Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat confirmed as the centrepiece of the initial reveal. The appearance of the newly Europe-based Bearcat carries added significance at an airfield that is already home to the continent’s only other flying example of the type.

The Flying Bulls have confirmed a historic first: their DC-6B and P-38 Lightning will cross the Atlantic to appear at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The landmark mission marks a new chapter for the Salzburg-based team as two of their most iconic aircraft prepare for a rare long-range deployment.

The world’s lowest-time C-47 is leaving Europe. Read about the final 2026 farewell season for 'Mayfly', the aviation star of 007 and Saving Private Ryan.

FUBAR Aviation has announced that its Lim-5 (MiG-17F) is expected to fly in spring 2026, becoming Europe’s only airworthy MiG-17. The team has also expanded its pilot roster with former Polish Air Force fast-jet pilots and top aerobatic talent.

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team has announced three new pilots who will join the Red Arrows for the 2026 display season — including the team’s new commentator and a former RAF Typhoon Display Pilot.

On Saturday 4 October 2025, the Royal Danish Air Force’s F-16 Solo Display flew for the final time at Flyvestation Aalborg, closing more than four decades of Danish “Viper” display tradition. The farewell was flown by Capt. Troels “TEO” Vang, who represented the RDAF across Europe during the 2024–25 seasons.

After five years at HMS Daedalus, the Victory Festival will take flight in a new form. In September 2026 the organisers will launch the Hampshire Air Festival at Thruxton Aerodrome, combining the heritage spirit of Lee-on-the-Solent with the space and infrastructure to deliver a bigger, more ambitious airshow.

Formerly the Battle of Britain Airshow, Headcorn Aerodrome launches a new international event in 2026, mixing warbird heritage with modern displays.

The French Air & Space Force names Capt. Alexandre “Rocky” Roeckel as Rafale Solo Display pilot for 2026–2027, succeeding Capt. Jean-Brice “Mimouss” Millet.

The Northern Ireland International Airshow will not take place in 2026 after councillors agreed to postpone the flagship seaside event until 2028. The move was agreed by the borough’s Leisure & Development Committee on Tuesday evening and will be ratified by the full council next month.

After eleven past editions, the Airpower air show will take place again in 2027. The long-awaited confirmation was issued in a press release by the Austrian Federal Army, ending months of speculation about whether Europe’s largest air event would be staged after the successful 2024 edition in Zeltweg.

Italy is set to dominate NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days 2025 with a lineup that blends Cold War legends, present-day workhorses, and the cutting edge of fifth-generation airpower. As the event’s Special Partner Nation, Italy is bringing assets from the Air Force, Navy, and support elements, giving spotters a rare opportunity to see platforms that rarely venture outside Italian bases and carriers.

For the first time in its history, eastern Slovakia will host a major international airshow. On 6–7 September 2025, the Prešov Air Base, home of the Slovak Air Force’s helicopter wing, will stage the debut edition of SIAD 2025, a new open-air aviation festival with free entry for the public.

On 6–7 September 2025, Rivolto Air Base will become the epicentre of European display flying as the Italian Air Force marks the 65th season of its Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale, the Frecce Tricolori. Two full show days, open to registered visitors, will mix front-line Italian fast jets, rare historic flyers, and a roll-call of international aerobatic teams seldom seen together at one venue.