RIAT 2014 - News and updates here please

[luke28]

The Czechs will be there in some form

http://airshowinfo.hu/hirek/en/news/ite ... -2014.html

[Gary]

LATEST UPDATE: 13/02/14

We have received a letter from a senior US Navy representative to say the US Navy is currently looking at the feasibility of sending a US naval aircraft to RIAT 2014.

Confirmation has been received that the Royal Netherlands Air Force intends to send a senior delegation to RIAT 2014 as well as "contribute substantially to the static and flying display". Great news. We look forward to receiving details in due course.

The Saudi Hawks display Team have written to express their disappointment that as RIAT 2014 falls within the religious festival of Ramadan, they are unable to attend.

The US Military's Pacific Air Forces based in Hawaii, said there were no aircraft available to send to RIAT 2014. However, they added that they "appreciated [RIAT's] hard work, dedication and endless support to the RAF and the US-UK alliance".

[Gary]

Update 20/02/2014

The Royal Norwegian Air Force has confirmed that it plans to send a C-130J Super Hercules for static display at this summer's Air Tattoo. The Lockheed Martin C-130J can fly further, faster, with more payload and higher reliability than the vintage C-130Hs the nation had been operating. Norway took delivery of their upgraded airlifters between 2008 and 2010. Norway last sent one of its C-130Js to RAF Fairford in 2012.

The Chilean Navy has written to say that it will be sending a representative to this summer's Air Tattoo. However, they regretted they were unable to send an aircraft to participate.

Representatives from the Red Arrows attended a meeting at Air Tattoo HQ recently to discuss plans to celebrate their 50th display season at RIAT in July. Further meetings have been scheduled at RAF Scampton over the coming months. RAFAT said they hoped to be at RAF Fairford in June to support the Air Tattoo's launch. Details to follow.

We have received a letter from the Finnish Army Helicopter Battalion to say that unfortunately they are unable to attend this year. However, they said they very much enjoyed taking part in 2013 and hoped to be able to return some time in the future.

We look forward to welcoming members of the Friends of the Royal International Air Tattoo (FRIAT) to our FRIAT Forum held at Air Tattoo HQ in Fairford. The event not only allows us to hear feedback on the 2013 airshow, first-hand, but also gives us the opportunity to outline some of our plans for July. Many members of the Air Tattoo team will be present to answer questions and discuss various topics of interest.

Royal Norwegian Air Force
C-130J Super Hercules TBC Transport Static

Nice to see the Norwegian Herc

[MRTT]

Agreed, Great Aircraft.

[pshaun714]

As per message on a thread in UK Airshow Reviews:

"Latest participant hot off the press from DBH as we tucked into our Chilli...

ex-Pat de Suisse Hunter in 50th anniversary markings.

Mixed formation flypast with the Pat de Suisse
Possible solo display too.

Andy"

What a wonderful update!!

[Blackcat1]

Great update, hope they fly on the Friday! if not may head to RIAT on the Sunday too!

[Gary]

Today's update 27/02

As part of celebrations marking their 50th anniversary, the Patrouille Suisse aerobatic display team will include a mixed formation flypast with an example of their former mount, the Hunter Mk58 in their display routine at RIAT 2014. The Swiss display team flew Hunters from their formation in 1964 up until 1994, after which they switched to the Northrop F-5E Tiger II. The flypast will be the first time the Patrouille Suisse has flown in formation with a Swiss Hunter at a UK airshow.

NATO's Airborne Early Warning and Control Force, based in Germany, has confirmed that it plans to send a NATO E-3A Sentry for static display. The aircraft, a modified Boeing 707 with a large mushroom-shaped radar dome on its fuselage, provides NATO with crucial battlefield intelligence. The NATO E-3A Sentry, based at Geilenkirchen, is an airborne warning and control system (AWACS), which normally operates at an altitude of 30,000ft. When established at this altitude, a single E-3A can continuously survey the airspace within a radius of more than 400km of the aircraft and, using digital data links, exchange information with ground and sea-based commanders. The aircraft last appeared at the Air Tattoo in 2012.

Both the Brazilian Air Force and the Brazilian Navy have written to say they will not be able to participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo this year, due to the FIFA World Cup 2014.

A pretty good update despite the Brazilians not being able to attend

[POL]

Nice too see awacs again.obviously football is more important to the brazilians then.never mind will still be a corking show.

Ever thought it might be to do with the defensive and logistical requirements placed upon Força Aérea Brasileira?

[GummyBe4r]

It's the same old yet again! Are we ever going to get to see some new and exciting raw power at RIAT this year?

How about it's only February and there are plenty of updates to come...

couldnt agree more it looks a pretty decent start with the updates that we have had onwards and upwards

Kind Regards

Calum

[RJ79]

Here we go again, the same old dissenting voices and as for the World Cup........

It's already shaping up well with the Algerian Herc standing out at the moment and there's plenty of amber lights on as well (the Thai Air Force would be a nice one to get over). People need to bear in mind that over the next four months there will be somewhere in the region of a couple of hundred aircraft (including display teams so conceivably could be more) announced and it's only February.

Anyway, I'm already counting the days to next Thursday's update and on Tuesday it's four months until I go down and help set up (on the 4th July of all days, party time!! )

[Dunk]

It's ticking over nicely, would be nice to see a 'star' item on there sooner rather than later though.

Plethora of vipers to come without a doubt.

[Mike]

Here here.completely agree.

I think the saying is "hear, hear".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hear,_hear

[MRTT]

UPDATE
RAF Tucano (F)

[Pune]

Hi Guys, and Galls,
I have one extremely small enquiry, with the celebration of 40 years of the F16, does anyone know if The Thunderbirds will be attending Riat, maybe also celebrating with The Red Arrows 50th ??
Cheers
Pune

[Gary]

Pune

The Thunderbirds 2014 schedule has already been released and they are at a US show during the RIAT weekend unfortunately

[eagle1]

Would be great if they did a quick "day trip" to visit RIAT, like the B2 used to do!!!!. A few in-flight refuels along the way

[Pune]

Pune

The Thunderbirds 2014 schedule has already been released and they are at a US show during the RIAT weekend unfortunately

Thanks Gary, that is a pity...and yes indeed, an in flight re-fuelled visit would be great but sadly it ain't gonna happen

[Northsky]

Are the Russians still invited ? a Tu-160 flypast would be nice.

[MiG_Eater]

Are the Russians still invited ? a Tu-160 flypast would be nice.

Careful what you wish for!

[phantommadman]

Are the Russians still invited ? a Tu-160 flypast would be nice.

Careful what you wish for!