RIAT 2014 - News and updates here please

[POL]

That is correct, the aircraft would need to meet both the CAA's airworthiness requirements (first stumbling block, as neither the Harrier nor Buccanneer would) and then meet the CAA's (and MAA's?) display authorisation requirements.

[stealth1234]

That is correct, the aircraft would need to meet both the CAA's airworthiness requirements (first stumbling block, as neither the Harrier nor Buccanneer would) and then meet the CAA's (and MAA's?) display authorisation requirements.

Thank you for your reply

[Gary]

The annual FRIAT Forum is being held next month If anyone has questions or suggests lets hear them. I'm sure someone from this forum will get a place. So we can arm them with questions

Dear FRIAT Member,

This year we will be holding our FRIAT Forum on the morning of Saturday 22 February 2014.

The Forum has become increasingly popular since it was first introduced in 2012 and is an opportunity for FRIAT members to meet with RAFCTE permanent staff to ask questions and discuss important issues regarding the Air Tattoo. Plans and proposals for 2014 and beyond will also be covered.

Members attending the FRIAT Forum will be able to submit questions and topics of discussion in advance.

The attendance at the FRIAT Forum is for one person per FRIAT membership that has been either booked and paid in full or booked and currently being paid by direct debit.

If you have booked on behalf of a group and are the sole contact for the group, we ask that you forward this email onto the other members so that they are aware of the forthcoming event.

Numbers are limited so we will be sending you an email on 4 February to advise you on how to apply for a place.

We are now updating our invited air arms and operators list each Thursday. Find out the latest news here

Kind regards
Air Tattoo Team

[C24]

Comment for those who can attend the meeting.

Loudspeakers and continuous "musack" over the seating area. Do we need it on all the time? A/c engines should be sufficient.

Grumpy Old B.....d.

[Gary]

LATEST UPDATE: 16/01/14
We have been informed that a senior delegation from the Royal Thai Air Force will be attending the Air Tattoo in July and that the viability of sending aircraft to the airshow is currently being assessed.

Whilst we traditionally await official confirmation from an air arm about aircraft participation before publicly announcing it with a 'green light' we are confident enough, from the conversations we have had with the Red Arrows and the wider RAF, to confirm that the team will be taking part in RIAT 2014! Detailed discussions are now taking place to make the most of the Red's participation throughout their stay with us including unique aerial set pieces and unrivalled access on the ground. Details, once finalised, will be announced over the coming months.

We have received a communication from Sedat Yalin Ahbab, former SOLOTURK demo pilot with the Turkish F-16 Demo Team who said that having helped establish the team three years ago, it was time to hand over to a 'younger generation'. His successor as SOLOTURK demo pilot is Capt Yusuf Kurt. It would appear that from now on, Sedat will be flying with Turkish Airlines so, for all of you flying off for a holiday in the Bosphorus next summer - hang on to your hats! We thank him and wish him every success in the future.

Tunisia has said operational commitments mean that it will not be in a position to participate in RIAT 2014.

[MRTT]

Flightline UK updated with Red Arrows.

[stealth1234]

How accurate is this website ?

States that the F-22 and CA F-18 will be attending

http://www.volucris-aviation.com/kalender.htm

[Gary]

Today's update

It's not just the Red Arrows who'll be celebrating a special anniversary at the Air Tattoo this summer. The Swiss Air Force will have plenty to cheer about too! Not only is 2014 the 50th anniversary of the Patrouille Suisse aerobatic display team but it is also the 100th anniversary of the Swiss Air Force and the 25th anniversary of the Swiss PC-7 Team, winner of the Air Tattoo's King Hussein Memorial Sword last year for Best Flying Demonstration. Despite what will undoubtedly be a busy year for the Swiss, they have confirmed the Patrouille Suisse, an F/A-18 Hornet and a Super Puma helicopter for RIAT 2014's flying display.

The Spanish Navy has stated that it was unable to send any aircraft to RIAT 2014.

In addition to sending a senior delegation to the Air Tattoo in July, the Algerian Air Force has confirmed it will be sending a C-130 for static display. The last time the aircraft attended was in 2009 when Algeria became the 51st nation to take part in the Air Tattoo since 1971. We are delighted to welcome them back.

The Air Tattoo offers its congratulations to Col Brian T Kelly, formerly Commander of the 501st Combat Support Wing, USAF, based at RAF Alconbury on his nomination for appointment to the rank of Brigadier General. RAF Fairford is operated by the 420th Air Base Squadron, part of the 422nd Air Base Group. Both the 420th ABS and 422nd ABG come under the 501st CSW and during his time in charge, Col Kelly proved a great supporter of the Air Tattoo. We wish him well in his new role. He is currently serving as the director of manpower, personnel and services, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

In short

Algerian Air Force
C-130 Hercules (Static)

Swiss Air Force
F/A-18 Hornet (Flying)
F-5E Tiger II (x6) (Flying)
Super Puma (Flying)

A great update from DBH

[Dunk]

Oh that's a great update, lovely to have the Swiss Hornet back.

[luke28]

Now that is what I call a cracking 1st update, Suisse F-18 is a cracking addition and most probably an F-18/Patrouille Suisse fly past for the teams anniversary

Nice to have an early C-130 too, hopefully the first of many

[Dunk]

Swiss Hornet also attending Yeovilton and Waddington

Will we see a Canadian version, which is rumoured to be in Europe this year?

What about the USN? They usually send a bird for Farnborough which attends RIAT as well. could potentially see 3 F/A-18 displays at this years show?

[Gary]

Today's update 30/01/2014

The German Armed Forces have been in touch to say that a decision on German military aircraft participating at the Air Tattoo will be taken in the spring.

We have opened up discussions with the Finnish Air Force with a view to it participating in RIAT 2014.

The Spanish Air Force has acknowledged our invitation to participate in RIAT 2014 and said it would respond once a schedule of activities has been finalised 'in early 2014'.

The Columbian Air Force is considering participating in RIAT 2014. Whilst this is still at a very early stage, it is nonetheless promising, particularly when considering their eye-catching RIAT debut in 2012 when they sent a C-130H Hercules, beautifully decorated in the national colours of yellow, blue and red, and featuring a sea eagle design. Then, the aircraft flew in from Bogota via Lajes in the Azores, carrying a new basic trainer, the T-90 Calima, on board.

The Italian Air Force has been in contact to say it hopes to be able to take part in RIAT 2014 and that it is currently looking at how best to achieve this.

The Indonesian Air Force, whilst recognising the international importance of the Air Tattoo, said it was unable to participate in RIAT 2014. However, it did ask to be kept informed of future Air Tattoos.

[airtyphoon]

Very Good Update.

airtyphoon.

[Gary]

Todays update 6/02

The Royal Brunei Air Force, the German Air Force and the German Army have confirmed they plan to send senior delegations to attend this summer's Air Tattoo.

Our friends and long-time supporters, the Royal Jordanian Falcons aerobatic display team have confirmed that they will be participating in RIAT 2014.

In a letter confirming they plan to send an EC-135 training helicopter to RIAT 2014, the German Army described the Air Tattoo as "one of the greatest and most important events of its kind".

NATO's Heavy Airlift Wing has said it is unable to send a C-17 to participate in RIAT 2014 as a result of its aircraft undergoing heavy maintenance during the next two years. "Our crews will be flying around the clock to execute missions for our 12 participating nations. As a result, aircraft availability will be limited," said the letter.

The German EC-135 is a nice little addition

[Dunk]

The German Army EC-135 is another great addition. The RJF will always be there...

[keldsyke]

Todays update 6/02

The Royal Brunei Air Force, the German Air Force and the German Army have confirmed they plan to send senior delegations to attend this summer's Air Tattoo.

Our friends and long-time supporters, the Royal Jordanian Falcons aerobatic display team have confirmed that they will be participating in RIAT 2014.

In a letter confirming they plan to send an EC-135 training helicopter to RIAT 2014, the German Army described the Air Tattoo as "one of the greatest and most important events of its kind".

NATO's Heavy Airlift Wing has said it is unable to send a C-17 to participate in RIAT 2014 as a result of its aircraft undergoing heavy maintenance during the next two years. "Our crews will be flying around the clock to execute missions for our 12 participating nations. As a result, aircraft availability will be limited," said the letter.

The German EC-135 is a nice little addition

Just a few more needed for another role demo

[Paulo]

I quite like the RJF - last year they were certainly flying in tighter formations than I've seen from them in years.

The Eurocopter role demo last year was like trying to watch figure skating, on next doors tv, from my back garden, looking through a cheese grater (and I was on the front of the crowd line)....

[Ledhead27]

Breitling Jet Team have got RIAT down on their calendar, will be good to see them back. Tutor display calendar has also been published but no RIAT for the aircraft.

[Gary]

That'll be tomorrow update Will be nice to have them back.

Red Arrows, Patrouille Suisse, Royal Jordanian Falcons also with the Breitling Jet Team & Patrouille de France both reported to be taking part that's 2 and half hours of the flying display already filled and it's only February

[Richard B]

That'll be tomorrow update Will be nice to have them back.

Red Arrows, Patrouille Suisse, Royal Jordanian Falcons also with the Breitling Jet Team & Patrouille de France both reported to be taking part that's 2 and half hours of the flying display already filled and it's only February

Guess with them going for a Reds celebration, most of the show will be display teams.