RIAT 2025 Named 'Huge Success' as Show Sees Historic World-Firsts

RIAT 2025 named 'huge success' as show sees historic world-firsts

The Royal International Air Tattoo has drawn to a close for 2025 after a weekend of historic firsts.

First RAF E-7 Wedgetail makes public debut at RIAT 2025 - European Security & Defence

The UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) first Boeing E-7A Wedgetail AEW Mk1 airborne early warning and control aircraft made its … mehr... The post First RAF E-7 Wedgetail makes public debut at RIAT 2025 appeared first on European Security & Defence.

RAF E-7 Wedgetail AEW Mk1 performs first public flypast with Red Arrows at RIAT 2025

More than 50,000 spectators watched as the Red Arrows flew on the wings of the Boeing-built Wedgetail, creating a unique and memorable moment. “Whether it’s the Red Arrows’ history-making, world-first use of sustainable fuels at this year’s RIAT or the introduction of E-7 Wedgetail, both showcase the RAF’s commitment to constant, cutting-edge innovation,” said Squadron Leader Jon Bond, Team Leader and Red 1 of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team.…

First RAF Wedgetail makes RIAT debut alongside the Red Arrows

The UK’s first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail has made its debut at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in a world-first flypast with the RAF Red Arrows. The Boeing E-Wedgetail AEW Mk1 is the RAF’s latest airborne early warning aircraft and is based on the Boeing 737 airliner. It is currently being prepared for service at Birmingham Airport, from where it flew into Fairford today. After a flypast with the Red Arrows, the aircraft performed …

UK’s first Wedgetail makes public debut with RIAT appearance

The UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) first Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft has made its public debut, appearing at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) on 19 July.