RIAT 2026 cancelled
This year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) will now not be taking place, cancelled due to issues regarding access to the event - at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire - amid concerns over conflict in the Middle East.
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The organisers have made this decision in order to protect the future of the show, following discussions with the Royal Air Force and United States Air Force regarding uncertainty over access to RAF Fairford given the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
Everyone who has purchased a ticket will be offered the choice to roll over their tickets to RIAT27, receive a full refund, or donate the cost of their tickets to the RAF Charitable Trust.
Gavin Gager, Chief Executive Officer of Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises, said: “We know how much RIAT means to everyone and recognise how disappointing this news will be. It is a disappointment we feel just as strongly.
“We would like to thank everyone for their support, loyalty, and understanding. Looking ahead, we look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2027, and to making sure RIAT comes back stronger than ever.”
Kevin Craven, ADS Chief Executive, said: "On behalf of the entire ADS Group, we send our best wishes to the talented individuals across the RAF Charitable Trust, the Royal Air Force themselves and our industry colleagues who have spent so much time, effort and resources into making this year’s event a success.
"This cancellation is a stark reflection on the current geopolitical climate that we find ourselves operating in and as an industry, we stand ready to support in any which way we can."
For further information: www.airtattoo.com/faqs/frequently-asked-questions-2026-cancellation