RIAT 2026 will not take place this year after organisers cited uncertainty over access to RAF Fairford, following discussions with the RAF and USAF linked to the continuing situation in the Middle East.

Frédéric Akary and Europe’s only flying F-86 Sabre have joined The Flying Bulls, taking one of the continent’s rarest Cold War jets into a new chapter with the iconic Austrian fleet.

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.

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.

The Austrian Flying Bulls, a celebrated group known for their passion for preserving aviation history, have recently expanded their remarkable collection with the acquisition of a Grumman F-8F Bearcat, registered as N68RW. This addition is no ordinary one—it’s an ultra-rare warbird, one of only twelve airworthy Bearcats left in the world, and it stands out even further with its distinctive Blue Angels livery. The news has sent ripples of excitement through the aviation community, as enthusiasts eagerly await its first appearance under the Flying Bulls’ banner.