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Metro
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Metro
Red Arrows flight path this weekend ahead of Swansea Airshow and Formula 1
The Red Arrows are performing several displays over this weekend, including at the Swansea Air Show and Silverstone (Picture: Getty Images) The Red Arrows are set to stage flypasts this weekend at the Swansea Airshow and at the opening of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Silverstone. Those hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous display may be in luck if they are near either of the planned flight routes. The 660 mph Hawk T1 fast-jets break the speed of sound while diving. At exactly 4.42pm today the Red Arrows will take to the sky from Exeter. The famous fleet will then fly over Devon and the Bristol Channel en route to Swansea, where they will perform two aerobatic displays at 5pm. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. They will then return to Exeter for 5.35pm, flying over Exmoor National Park. On Sunday, the Red Arrows will complete the same circuit to the Swansea Airshow from 11.42am. The Red Arrows will fly to Exeter to Swansea for the Wales Air Show on both Saturday and Sunday, before then heading to the opening of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Silverstone (Picture: PA) The current fleet entered into service in 1979 and are due to be retired in 2030 (Picture: PA) The fleet will then head to Silverstone in Northamptonshire for the start of the Formula 1 Grand Prix for the event's 75th anniversary. On the way to the famous racing track, the Red Arrows will fly over a number of towns including, Cirencester, Calne, Tackley and Ardley. Following the Formula 1 flypast at 2.46pm, the jets will then continue over Melton Mowbray, Allington and Welton before landing at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire just after 3pm. For those that are unable to see the aircraft soar past in person, the flypast will be broadcast on Channel 4. It comes as the next generation of Red Arrows aircraft could be built in Scotland. Aeralis, the only manufacturer in the UK building light aircraft that could serve in the RAF aerobatic team, has chosen Prestwick Airport in Central Ayrshire as its preferred site. The current Hawks, which entered service in 1979, are due to be retired in 2030. Where to catch a glimpse of the Red Arrows this weekend Saturday, July 5 Exeter, 4.42pm West of Cullompton, 4.44pm North of Berrynarbor, 4.49pm West of Port Eynon, 4.52pm East of Camarthen, 4.56pm East of Llandeilo, 4.57pm South east of Pontarddulais, 4.59pm Swansea Airshow display, 5pm Oversea, 5.25pm Exeter, 5.35pm Sunday, July 6 Wales Airshow Exeter, 11.42am West of Cullompton, 11.44am North of Berrynarbor, 11.49am West of Port Eynon, 11.53am East of Camarthen, 11.56am East of Llandeilo, 11.57am South east of Pontarddulais, 11.59am Swansea Airshow display, 12pm Oversea, 12.25pm Exeter, 12.35pm Formula 1 Flypast Exeter, 2.17pm West of Cullompton, 2.19pm South West of Sturminster Newton, 2.26pm East of Peasedown St John, 2.31pm South of Calne, 2.34pm North West of Cirencester, 2.38pm North of Tackley, 2.43pm North East of Ardley, 2.44pm South West of Westbury, 2.45pm Formula 1 Grand Prix Silverstone, 2.46pm South of Shutlanger, 2.47pm Melton Mowbray, 2.54pm Allington, 2.56pm Welton, 3.02pm RAF Waddington, 3.04pm Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. Arrow MORE: Lewis Hamilton reacts to breaking unwanted F1 record ahead of British Grand Prix Arrow MORE: British Grand Prix 2025: Qualifying and race UK start times, how to watch and weather forecast Arrow MORE: Teacher drank alcohol in class and got pupils to do the Macarena, tribunal told
Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under new plans
And the Government is considering a Russian designed aircraft to replace them MADE IN BRITAIN Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under new plans Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under plans announced last night. The Qatar-backed start-up Aeralis picked Scotland's Prestwick Airport as its preferred site for assembly of a new jet trainer aircraft. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The Sun revealed the Red Arrows could run out of Hawk T1 jets as they are due to retire in 2030. And the Government is considering a Russian designed aircraft to replace them. Aeralis is the only UK company to offer the Government a jet trainer aircraft which could be designed and built in Britain. But they are yet to build a prototybe. Ian Forgie, chief executive of Prestwick Airport, said: "We are tremendously excited about this agreement with Aeralis and the opportunity it brings to generate jobs, apprenticeships, investment and innovation in the Prestwick area. "We look forward to working with Aeralis to make this happen." Tristan Crawford, chief executive of Aeralis, said: "Prestwick represents an ideal site for our UK final assembly line." The company said it "awaits UK Government commitment to the aircraft in order to move forward with these plans that will clearly return Scotland to its deserved place as a first-tier aviation nation". The Red Arrows have always flown British jets. But arms giant BAE are in talks with America's Boeing about building a US jet on British soil to replace the Hawk T1. Iconic RAF Red Arrows jets in danger of being replaced by Russian planes loved by Putin in move slammed as 'unthinkable'
The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under new plans
THE next generation of Red Arrows jets could be built in Scotland under plans announced last night. The Qatar-backed start-up Aeralis picked The Sun revealed And the Government is considering a Russian designed aircraft to replace them. Aeralis is the only UK company to offer the Government a jet trainer aircraft which could be designed and built in Britain. But they are yet to build a prototybe. Read More on UK News Ian Forgie, chief executive of Prestwick Airport, said: "We are tremendously excited about this agreement with Aeralis and the opportunity it brings to generate jobs, apprenticeships, investment and innovation in the Prestwick area. "We look forward to working with Aeralis to make this happen." Tristan Crawford, chief executive of Aeralis, said: "Prestwick represents an ideal site for our UK final assembly line." The company said it "awaits UK Government commitment to the aircraft in order to move forward with these plans that will clearly return Scotland to its deserved place as a first-tier aviation nation". Most read in The Sun But arms giant BAE are in talks with America's Boeing about building a US jet on British soil to replace the Hawk T1. Iconic RAF Red Arrows jets in danger of being replaced by Russian planes loved by Putin in move slammed as 'unthinkable' 1 The Red Arrows perform a display during Armed Forces Day in June Credit: Getty
South Wales Guardian
04-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be assembled at Prestwick Airport
Aeralis is discussing a strategic partnership with the central Ayrshire airport, which is owned by the Scottish Government. The company is the only one in the UK which is designing and building a manned light jet aircraft which could equip the RAF's display team, or be sold on the international export market. The Red Arrows currently fly Hawk T1 jets which are several decades old and due to be retired in 2030. Aeralis says components for the replacement jets would be built around the UK before being assembled at Prestwick, where the aircraft would take their first flight. The airport was bought by the Government for £1 in 2013, though officials hope to sell it back to the private sector. Ian Forgie, chief executive of Prestwick Airport, said: 'We are tremendously excited about this agreement with Aeralis and the opportunity it brings to generate jobs, apprenticeships, investment and innovation in the Prestwick area. 'We look forward to working with Aeralis to make this happen.' Tristan Crawford, chief executive of Aeralis, said: 'Prestwick represents an ideal site for our UK final assembly line. 'The airport has a strong aviation legacy particularly in whole aircraft manufacture, as well as excellent local aerospace manufacturing and MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) resources, and an operating model well suited to supporting new aerospace programmes. 'This will provide Aeralis with tremendous operating capability for building, testing and industrialising the new aircraft, meaning Prestwick is the perfect choice for Aeralis.' The company said it 'awaits UK Government commitment to the aircraft in order to move forward with these plans that will clearly return Scotland to its deserved place as a first-tier aviation nation'. A Scottish Government spokesperson said: 'As home to Scotland's largest aerospace cluster, Prestwick is an ideal place to locate new advanced manufacturing facilities for the aviation sector. 'News of this potential investment, and ongoing discussions between Aeralis and Glasgow Prestwick Airport to finalise an agreement for the production of training aircraft, are welcome.'
North Wales Chronicle
04-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be assembled at Prestwick Airport
Aeralis is discussing a strategic partnership with the central Ayrshire airport, which is owned by the Scottish Government. The company is the only one in the UK which is designing and building a manned light jet aircraft which could equip the RAF's display team, or be sold on the international export market. The Red Arrows currently fly Hawk T1 jets which are several decades old and due to be retired in 2030. Aeralis says components for the replacement jets would be built around the UK before being assembled at Prestwick, where the aircraft would take their first flight. The airport was bought by the Government for £1 in 2013, though officials hope to sell it back to the private sector. Ian Forgie, chief executive of Prestwick Airport, said: 'We are tremendously excited about this agreement with Aeralis and the opportunity it brings to generate jobs, apprenticeships, investment and innovation in the Prestwick area. 'We look forward to working with Aeralis to make this happen.' Tristan Crawford, chief executive of Aeralis, said: 'Prestwick represents an ideal site for our UK final assembly line. 'The airport has a strong aviation legacy particularly in whole aircraft manufacture, as well as excellent local aerospace manufacturing and MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) resources, and an operating model well suited to supporting new aerospace programmes. 'This will provide Aeralis with tremendous operating capability for building, testing and industrialising the new aircraft, meaning Prestwick is the perfect choice for Aeralis.' The company said it 'awaits UK Government commitment to the aircraft in order to move forward with these plans that will clearly return Scotland to its deserved place as a first-tier aviation nation'. A Scottish Government spokesperson said: 'As home to Scotland's largest aerospace cluster, Prestwick is an ideal place to locate new advanced manufacturing facilities for the aviation sector. 'News of this potential investment, and ongoing discussions between Aeralis and Glasgow Prestwick Airport to finalise an agreement for the production of training aircraft, are welcome.'
