Aircraft to look out for in the show

	The Boeing 787(Mon,Tue only). This much delayed composite aircraft is to replace the 767 in Boeings range. With a range of 9000 miles and a cruise of Mach .89 and carries up to 290 passengers. This is the aircraft show debut and its first foreign trip
	The Lockheed-Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor(Monday and Tuesday only) is the most stunning display at the show but will be only seen by few. The aircraft is operating from Fairford and produces a show that will not be bettered this year. This is mainly to do with its thrust vectoring technology. Capable of Mach 2.25 and 1800 mile range
	The long delayed Airbus A400M is an impressive aircraft in the air and on the ground. This is the second prototype of Airbuses first military aircraft. With a uncertain future in an era of defense cuts it is looking for sales.
	The Pakistani Air Force JF-17 strangely will not fly during the airshow and may depart midweek. This is a joint Chinese/Pakistan project and has recently entered service in Pakistan with 26 squadron
	The A380 a crowd favorite, the display shows what can be done with such a massive aircraft that is now a daily sight at world airports
	The vintage Avro Vulcan bomber brings its distinctive shape to the public days and flew in formation with the red arrows on the opening day. Listen out for the Vulcan howl
	The first Airbus A330 freighter for Etihad a new adaptation of one of the worlds best selling long range airliners. The aircraft can carry 70 tonnes over 3000 miles
	The ultra rare Chilean Navy CASA CN295 maritime patrol aircraft will go down well with enthusiasts
	The Eurofighter Typhoon flown by BAE SYSTEMS is an impressive display with a full load of mock stores. A further example id flown by the RAF on the public days
	Qatar Airways Boeing 777 is the longest aircraft in the show. carrying a maximum of 550 passengers over 7000 miles it will remain a long range best seller for some time to come
	The Boeing F/A-18 Hornet gives a most impressive display from this US Navy carrier aircraft. It is a multi role air defence and attack aircraft and the type has seen service in Afghanistan and Iraq>
	The Mighty B-52 remains a stalwart of the USAF despite being 50 years old. The aircraft will perform single flypasts later in the week from Fairford.
	Needing little introduction are the Red Arrows Hawk's who will appear at the weekend.