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The Farnborough International Airshow ( FIA) will be taking place as an in-person event from 18th July until 22nd July 2022 at the Farnborough Airport in Hampshire, UK. The event is one of the largest aerospace and defence exhibitions, attracting thousands of exhibitors and visitors from all around the world. FIA2022 will be a strategic opportunity to witness the leaps in development that have taken place as well as showcase innovation to a truly global audience, face-to-face This year, its role will carry even greater significance with FIA2022 serving as the first major event to reconnect colleagues from around the world, enabling business growth and recovery.  The premier trade event show will be taking place at the birthplace of British aviation in Farnborough, Hampshire, UK. Key Details Dates: July 18-22, 2022 Venue: Farnborough Aerodrome, Farnborough, United Kingdom Show Dates and Opening Times: The Farnborough International Airshow will run from Monday 18 July to Friday 22 July. The trade show runs for all five days with members of the public able to attend as a part of our Pioneers of Tomorrow day on Friday 22 July. The opening times for the show are as follows: Monday 18 July: 10:00 - 16:00 Tuesday 19 July: 09:00 - 17:30 Wednesday 20 July: 09:00 - 17:30 Thursday 21 July: 09:00 - 17:30 Friday 22 July: 09:00 - 17:30 Aerospace Global Forum: The Aerospace Global Forum (AGF) is a brand-new feature for the Farnborough International Airshow 2022, for the first time, providing a unique global platform to drive immediate action, accelerating the transition to the new Net-Zero. Taking place throughout the trading week, the Aerospace Global Forum will welcome global leaders from across aerospace and beyond to drive climate action and transform our industry. Passes for the Aerospace Global Forum can be purchased in addition to your FIA2022 entry and daily passes are priced at £248 + VAT. A daily pass bundle is also available that includes the FIA2022 Trade Pass, priced at £293 +VAT. The AGF pass gives you access to the AGF headline panel sessions, Q&A, AGF unpack sessions, networking opportunities, industry insights and on-demand content on your chosen day/s. How to reach the Airshow: The Farnborough International Airshow is located southwest of London and is served by strong national and international travel links. Travel to Farnborough in as little as 35 minutes by train from London Waterloo or access the venue by car from the M3 and enjoy free parking. For those travelling by air, Heathrow is only 30 minutes away and Gatwick is only 50 minutes by car. Farnborough Airport, adjacent to the venue, is one of Europe’s leading business airports for private flights from around the world.  

A huge line-up is taking shape with just weeks to go until the airshow makes its arrival in Dubai. Dubai Airshow 2021, taking place from 14 – 18 November, is all set to be one of the most significant in-person aerospace events to take place this year and has already been marked as a must-attend by regional and global organizations keen to accelerate their speed of recovery. The 17 edition of the record-breaking Dubai Airshow offers vital networking opportunities for aviation professionals as well as a chance to see an exhibition with the goal of serving as a platform for the industry to showcase the role that cutting-edge technologies can play in bolstering the recovery of the aviation, aerospace and defence sectors following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the travel sector. This year Dubai Airshow will be one of the major Middle East airshow events. Visiting this well-known trade fair means meeting many of the experts in this industry, finding great solutions for the needs of your business, and building valuable business connections. Some of the factors that make the upcoming edition of Dubai Airshow the right place for any expert in civil and military aviation are: More than 1,200 exhibitors from 148 countries will head to the event at Al Maktoum International Airport, also known as Dubai World Central. More than 20 countries will have pavilions at the sprawling exhibition site which will showcase a wide variety of innovative products and technologies. Senior military and civil delegations from close to 100 countries will also be on hand. Visitors can also look forward to more than 50 hours of thought-provoking talks across key areas such as cargo, sustainability, air traffic management and aerial mobility presented by about 150 industry speakers. OPENING TIMES SUN 14 NOV 21 - 10:00 - 17:30 MON 15 NOV 21 - 10:00 - 17:30 TUE 16 NOV 21 - 10:00 - 17:30 WED 17 NOV 21 - 10:00 - 17:30 THUR 18 NOV 21 - 10:00 - 17:30   For more info visit https://www.dubaiairshow.aero/

Only in Oshkosh you will live seven straight days of world-class aerobatics, history coming alive through airplanes from all ears of flight filling the sky, camaraderie with fellow aviation enthusiasts,  and much much more as promised by the organizers.  The daily air show schedule for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 has been set and feature a wide variety of performances from the world of flight — precision aerobatics, military big iron, rare and unique flying examples, and history coming alive. AirVenture 2021 Daily Air Show Schedule Set July 22, 2021 – The daily air show schedule for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 has been set. AirVenture’s daily air shows feature a wide variety of performances from the world of flight — precision aerobatics, military big iron, rare and unique flying examples, and history coming alive. As always, the daily schedule is subject to change at any time, and it will be updated as those changes occur. Daily air shows are presented by Daher and Pratt & Whitney. The Wednesday night air show and fireworks are presented by Covington Aircraft. The Saturday night air show and fireworks are presented by Ford Motor Company. Twilight Flight Fest is presented by Horizon Hobby. Monday, July 26 – We’re Back! Day (2:30 p.m.): National Anthem/SOCOM Parachute Team; Michael Goulian (Extra); Aeroshell Aerobatic Team (T-6s); Warbirds of America (various warbirds); GEICO Skytypers (SNJs); IAC – Greg Koontz (Decathlon); Phillip Steinbach (GameBird); Two Buck Chuck (various); Melanie Astles (Edge 540); David Martin (Beech Baron); Kyle Fowler (Long-EZ); Kyle Franklin (Cub); Erik Edgren (T-Clips); RJ Gritter (Decathlon); Aerial Applicators 100th Anniversary (various cropdusters); Bob Carlton (SubSonex JSX-2); Redline Airshows (RV & Extra); Matt Younkin (Twin Beech 18) Evening (8 p.m.): Twilight Flight Fest at the Fun Fly Zone – EAA STOL Invitational (various STOL aircraft); Hang Gliders (Dragonfly Tow Glider); Airythmia (paramotors); 3D RC flying (RC aircraft) Evening (8:45 p.m.): - Hot Air Balloon Glow (Papa Taxiway, south of P4) Tuesday, July 27 – Innovations DayDay (2:30 p.m.): National Anthem/SOCOM Parachute Team; Gene McNeely (T-6); Innovations – GameBird; Innovations – Cessna Sky Courier; Innovations – Opener Blackfly; Innovations – VoloCopter; Warbirds of America (various warbirds); Red Bull Air Force (Edge 540, helo, jumpers); Dell Coller (Jet Waco); Jeff Boerboon (Yak 110); Homebuilts Review (various homebuilts); Kyle Franklin (Cub); Rob Holland – South (Edge 540); Bill Stein – North (Edge 540); Adventures of Aviore (various); GEICO Skytypers (SNJs); USAF or USN Demo Team (TBD) Evening (8 p.m.): Twilight Flight Fest at the Fun Fly Zone – EAA STOL Invitational (various STOL aircraft); Hang Gliders (Dragonfly Tow Glider); Airythmia (paramotors); 3D RC Flying (RC aircraft) Evening (8:45 p.m.): - Hot Air Balloon Glow (Papa Taxiway, south of P4) Wednesday, July 28 – WomenVenture Day (2:30 p.m.): National Anthem/SOCOM Parachute Team; USAF Dragon Lady Demo (U-2); Goodyear Blimp/RBAF (Wingfoot 3); Red Bull Air Force (Edge 540, helo, jumpers); Warbirds of America (various warbirds); Jeff Shetterly (T-6); Eric Tucker (Cub, Ambulance); Patty Wagstaff – South (Extra 300LX); Vicky Benzing – North (Stearman); USAF Heritage Flight (F-16C & TBD); Joe Shetterly (RV-8); Justin Lewis (Microjet); Skip Stewart – North (Prometheus 2); Kevin Coleman – South (Edge 540); Vintage Review (various vintage aircraft); Jim Peitz (F-33C Bonanza); David Martin (Beech Baron); Michael Goulian (Extra 330SC); US Navy Legacy Flight (TBD) Night (8 p.m.): National Anthem/SOCOM Parachute Team; USAF Heritage Flight (F-16 & TBD); Red Bull Air Force (Edge, helo, jumpers); Aeroshell Aerobatic Team (T-6s); Goodyear Blimp (Wingfoot 3); Bob Carlton (Sonex Jet); Matt Younkin (Twin Beech 18); Redline Airshows (RV-8); Nate Hammond (de Havilland Chipmunk); DTG Pyro/Tora Bomb Squad (Fireworks) Thursday, July 29 – AFSOC ArrivalDay (2:30 p.m.): National Anthem/SOCOM Parachute Team; AFSOC Air Power Demo (various AFSOC aircraft); AFSOC Recovery (various AFSOC aircraft); 122nd FW ING ANG CSAR Demo (A-10s); 128th ARW WI ANG Flyby (KC-135R); USAF Heritage Flight (F-16C, P-38, P-40, P-51); US Navy Legacy Flight (TBD); Jeff Boerboon (Yak 110); Dell Coller (Jet Waco); Warbirds of America (various warbirds); Jim Peitz (F-33C Bonanza); Melanie Astles (Edge 540); Adventures of Aviore (various); Goodyear Blimp (Wingfoot 3); Red Bull Air Force (Edge 540, helo, jumper); Rob Holland – North (Edge 540); Bill Stein – South (Edge 540); GEICO Skytypers (SNJs) Evening (8 p.m.): Twilight Flight Fest at the Fun Fly Zone – EAA STOL Invitational (various STOL aircraft); Hang Gliders (Dragonfly Tow Glider); Airythmia (paramotors); Possible jumpers (Parachute demo team); 3D RC Flying (RC aircraft) Evening (8:45 p.m.): - Hot Air Balloon Glow (Papa Taxiway, south of P4) Friday, July 30 – Salute to Veterans/World War II 75th (Plus One) AnniversaryDay (2:30 p.m.): National Anthem/SOCOM Parachute Team; AFSOC Gunship Legacy Flight (AC-47 & AC-130J); AFSOC TAAR & STS Demo (MC-130J & CV-22s); Matt Younkin (Twin Beech 18); Skip Stewart – North (Prometheus 2); Kevin Coleman – South (Edge 540); David Martin (Beech Baron); Two Buck Chuck (various); Patty Wagstaff – South (Extra 300LX); Vicky Benzing – North (Stearman); Aeroshell Aerobatic Team (T-6s); World War II 75th (Plus One) Anniversary (various warbirds); USAF Heritage Flight (F-16, P-40, P-51s); US Navy Legacy Flight (F/A-18, E/A-18, F4Us) Evening (8 p.m.): Twilight Flight Fest at the Fun Fly Zone – EAA STOL Invitational (various STOL aircraft); Hang Gliders (Dragonfly Tow Glider); Airythmia (paramotors); 3D RC Flying (RC aircraft) Evening (8:45 p.m.): - Hot Air Balloon Glow (Papa Taxiway, south of P4) Saturday, July 31 – World War II 75th (Plus One) AnniversaryDay (2:30 p.m.): National Anthem/SOCOM Parachute Team; AFSOC Gunship Legacy Flight (AC-47 & AC-130J); Jim Peitz (F-33C Bonanza); Michael Goulian (Extra 330SC); Jeff Boerboon (Yak 110); Rob Holland – South (Edge 540); Bill Stein – North (Edge 540); Kyle Franklin (Cub); World War II 75th (Plus One) Anniversary (various warbirds); US Navy Legacy Flight (TBD, Corsair): USAF Heritage Flight (F-16, P-51) Night (8 p.m.): National Anthem/SOCOM; AFSOC Dusk Air Power Demo (various AFSOC aircraft); US Navy (TBD); Aeroshell Aerobatic Team (T-6s); Bob Carlton (SubSonex JSX-2); Matt Younkin (Twin Beech 18); Redline Airshows (RV-8s); Nate Hammond (de Havilland Chipmunk); DTG Pyro/Tora Bomb Squad (Fireworks) Sunday, August 1 – Closing DayDay (1 p.m.): National Anthem/SOCOM Parachute Team; AFSOC TAAR & STS Demo (MC-130J & CV-22s); USAF Heritage Flight (F-16, AD-1, P-51s); US Navy Legacy Flight (F/A-18F, TBD); Skip Stewart (Prometheus 2); Kyle Fowler (Long-EZ); Patty Wagstaff (Extra 300LX); Eric Tucker (Cub); Kevin Coleman (Edge 540); Eric Edgren (Taylorcraft); Melanie Astles (Edge 540); Redline Airshows (RV & Extra); Vicky Benzing (Stearman); Adventures of Aviore (various) AirVenture Dates 2021: July 26 - Aug 1 2022: July 25 - July 31 2023: July 24 - July 30  

photo credit The Silhouettes 1. Who is behind The Silhouettes Air Display Team?  The Silhouettes are a professional Australian Airshow Display Team recognised worldwide for awe-inspiring aerobatics. Team pilots Enzo Iacono (Silhouette 1) and Joel Haski (Silhouette 2), each with 30 years of flying experience, bring a wealth of aviation wisdom, insight and aerobatic expertise into their displays—constantly pushing the boundaries on what’s possible. For 10 years, they were officially sponsored by Red Bull, flying for VIP joy-flights, aerial advertising, display flights and promotional events. Other achievements include flying at the first-ever World Formation Aerobatic Championships (WFAC) in 2017 and performing three seasons across various International Airshows in China. 2. How did you guys come into contact? How was the team created? We met during flight training in high school about 30 years ago. After completing our Commercial Pilot and Aerobatic training began flying as The Red Baron. However, everything went to the next level for us after being invited to WFAC in 2017. We flew shows until 2019, and on returning home, we decided to start a new chapter as The Silhouettes. photo credit The Silhouettes  3. What is your personal signature while flying as a duo that distinguishes you from other air display teams around the world?  Double-loop rejoin; this involves a formation re-join manoeuvre that takes place during two inside loops. Watch the video of us doing it here.   4. The most demanding acrobatic figures for you as pilots. Mirror formation because it’s the close formation and the leader’s inverted and the formation stall turn because we’re low speed in the vertical and close to each other. Aside from these, the most demanding aspects of flying manoeuvres and aerobatic sequences is show spacing and choreography—especially at high speed and low altitude, in formation. photo credit The Silhouettes  5. What are the biggest challenges to creating spectacular flights in your Extra 300? International transport of our aircraft is a complex process. There’s a lot of logistics to consider. We have to disassemble the planes in Australia, then ship them. Planes arrive at the first show, and we have to assemble them in time to make the first show. The other challenges are that often the next show is in a different province, and we’re not allowed to fly there—we have to disassemble the aircraft (again), pack it up and transport it to the next location—and do it all over again. So aside from the actual flying, we spend much of our time in transit. photo credit The Silhouettes  6. Trust is probably the most important element in an aerobatic team; can you name another one? We agree, trust paramount. To achieve the degree of trust required, team pilot practice and detailed de-briefings are a must. Another essential part of it is ensuring there’s complete transparency and clear communication between team members. 7. Can you tell us more about this new season and what we expect to see in the skies this year? Having recently rebranded to The Silhouettes (from Red Baron Display Team), we’re investing much time and energy into building our next airshow display chapter. We’re sharing a lot of new video content on our Instagram @Silhouettes_DisplayTeam featuring our formation training sessions, personal aero practice—alongside air displays for the local community and corporate events. Come 2022; we look forward to gracing international skies with our presence. For now, fly with us on the Gram. photo credit The Silhouettes  8. Describe a typical training day for you and your team in preparation for an event. The main preparation is sequence walkthroughs (on the ground) and a thorough briefing—which every team does. After that, we pre-flight the aircraft and jump in. Mental rehearsal is another integral part of any aerobatic pilot’s training. Pre-airshow, it’s about focusing on what’s going to happen during the flight. Because once the canopy is closed, you don’t think about anything else—it’s, be here and nowhere else. You can’t make any mistakes—not ever. You can’t turn the wrong way or cross the display line. Again, the pressure for each pilot changes depending on their role. The leader is responsible for the shape, size, position of the whole sequence—they’re concentrating on heights and speeds and flying perfect figures for the wingman. Being number 2 (wingman) is about being in position no matter what! He doesn’t care about height or speed—it’s all about maintaining a relevant position with the leader. Here is a taste of our rehearsals.  9. Do you work in the air also when you don’t fly with The Silhouettes? Yes, we are Chief Pilots and Instructors at The Aerobatic School Sydney recognised as Australia’s leading flying school for Basic and Advanced Aerobatics, Formation Flying, Upset Recovery, Licence Training; plus Tail Wheel, CSU and Retractable Undercarriage endorsements. We also run Competition Aerobatic Pilot Coaching for pilots seeking to take their aerobatics to a competition level. 10. Your dream airframe? Joel - Custom Tri-Plane Enzo - EXTRA 330SC photo credit The Silhouettes  -Article by Ms Enzina Calascione -We thank you Ms Monica Kade, the pilots  Mr Enzo Iacono (Silhouette 1) and Mr Joel Haski (Silhouette 2) for their cooperation and support. - Follow The Silhouettes on their official account https://www.instagram.com/silhouettes_displayteam/