In a dramatic turn of events at Biscarrosse/Parentis Airport (LFBS), a historic Supermarine Spitfire FR Mk XIVe, registered as F-AYXX and bearing its wartime code RM927 / X, encountered an unexpected mishap during landing. The aircraft struck a trench, nosed over, and destroyed its propeller, though the pilot emerged unharmed and the Spitfire sustained only minor damage.

The Belgian Air Force has officially set the dates for its much-anticipated Belgian Air Force Days 2026, scheduled for June 27 and 28, 2026. This announcement has aviation enthusiasts across Europe buzzing with excitement, as the biennial event is known for delivering jaw-dropping aerial displays and a chance to get up close with some of the world’s most advanced military aircraft.

A startling incident unfolded in Eastern France when two Alpha Jets from the celebrated Patrouille de France aerobatic team collided mid-air during a routine training flight near Air Base 113, just west of Saint-Dizier. The dramatic event forced three crew members—two pilots and a passenger—to eject from the aircraft. They were quickly located, conscious but injured, and are now under medical care for multiple traumas sustained during the ejection and subsequent landing. Saint-Dizier’s mayor, Quentin Brière, offered reassurance, stating that while the trio’s injuries were significant, they were not life-threatening, and all are expected to recover.

The Cervolix Air Festival, a beloved event that has delighted aviation enthusiasts for three decades, will not take place in 2025, leaving fans and organizers alike reflecting on its storied past.

Since its debut in 1995, the festival has been a unique celebration, combining breathtaking aircraft displays with the whimsical art of kite flying, captivating audiences year after year.

The U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team is gearing up to bring its exhilarating aerial performance to Europe this year, with a confirmed appearance at the Paris Air Show - Salon International de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace du Bourget, scheduled from June 16th to June 22nd, 2025. This highly anticipated event marks the only European display confirmed for the team so far in 2025, though additional performances may or may not be added to their schedule as the year progresses.

In a significant tribute to the valor and sacrifice of World War II veterans, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has announced that its historic Navy aircraft the Douglas R4D-6S, Ready 4 Duty, will undertake a remarkable 12-week transatlantic journey. This commemorative mission, aptly named the Navy to Victory Tour, will traverse 12,000 miles across the southern and eastern United States, Iceland, the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands, from April through July 2025.

The British company Babcock announced the acquisition of eleven L-39 “Albatros” aircraft from Apache Aviation. These aircraft were formerly operated by the Breitling Jet Team.

The Breitling Jet Team had been inactive since the end of the 2019 airshow season after Breitling decided not to renew the sponsorship contract with the team. While there were aspirations for the team to return under a new name and different sponsorship, the sale of the aircraft by Apache Aviation marks the definitive end of Europe’s premier civilian jet aerobatic displays.