Overview
- The RAF said Monday the Red Arrows will skip Blackpool’s 2026 show because their July USA tour is followed by a crew stand‑down and mandatory aircraft checks.
- Blackpool organisers said the event will still feature the RAF Typhoon fighter and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and they are lining up a headline replacement.
- Southport Air Show confirmed the Red Arrows for Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August, with further flying and visitor details to be announced.
- The North America schedule includes 13 displays over a month in July, which marks the team’s first major return to the region since 2019.
- Officials promoting the tour say it showcases UK industry and is expected to help attract more than £2.5 billion in direct foreign investment, while Blackpool organisers expect the team back in 2027.