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Royal International Air Tattoo cancelled due to Iran conflict
Organisers said 70,000 tickets had been sold and offered refunds or rollovers after extensive talks with the Royal Air Force and the United States Air Force.
- On Friday, May 22, organizers cancelled the Royal International Air Tattoo 2026, citing uncertainty regarding access to RAF Fairford due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's March agreement authorized the United States Air Force to use the base for "specific defensive operations" in Iran, creating the access uncertainty that forced the difficult decision.
- More than 70,000 tickets had been sold for the event, which attracted confirmed participants from Italy, Germany, and France among other international air forces.
- Everyone who purchased a ticket may request a full refund, roll over their purchase to RIAT27, or donate the value to the RAF Charitable Trust. Organizers will provide details by the end of May.
- Gavin Gager, CEO of Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises, confirmed the organization remains fully committed to returning in 2027 and looks forward to ensuring the event comes back stronger than ever.
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RIAT 2026 cancelled over RAF Fairford access uncertainty
The Royal International Air Tattoo has been cancelled for 2026 following uncertainty over access to RAF Fairford linked to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, the event’s organisers have announced. The statement, published on the RIAT website, said the decision followed extensive discussions with the Royal Air Force and the United States Air Force regarding access to the Gloucestershire base, which serves as the event’s home. USAF units ba…
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