REGISTRATION CLOSES IN:
Main Conference Venue
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity HQ
Airbase Avenue, Neachley
Shifnal
Shropshire,
TF11 8UR
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Nearest Railway Station: Cosford
Airshow Dinner & Awards
Holiday Inn Telford Ironbridge by IHG
21st-22nd October 2026
Day 1
Midlands Air Ambulance HQ
Conference: 1200-1700
VOCO Telford Ironbridge
Airshow Dinner & Awards: 1730-1930
Drinks Reception
Day 2
Midlands Air Ambulance HQ
Conference: 0900-1300
REHEAT’26 is supported by
Gold Partner: The Royal International Air Tattoo
Silver Partners
Partner Organisations
REHEAT – The Air Displays Summit returns for 2026 at the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity HQ, close to RAF Cosford and the RAF Museum.
REHEAT26 the premier year-end gathering for the British air display community. Hosted by the British Air Display Association (BADA), this summit is the “debrief” of the year—a vital space where pilots, organisers, and those involved in the British Air Display Community come together to celebrate successes, learn from the season’s challenges, and shape the future of the airshow industry.
Presentations
Panel Discussions
Networking
The Airshow Dinner
Hosted at VOCO Telford Ironbridge by IHG
The annual Airshow Dinner on the first day is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the display season and for BADA to present its annual awards.
2026 Programme
REHEAT26 will feature an eclectic mix of content, presented in different formats including presentations, panel sessions and roundtable discussions, offering learning experiences for all attendees. We’ll be introducing a new format – 20in20 – with rapid fire sessions with 20 handy tips shared in 20 minutes covering a selection of topics to interest all attendees and provoke further discussion in the numerous networking sessions throughout the event. As well as the main sessions, we will also facilitate closed door safety sessions for both Display Pilots and Flying Display Directors to share their stories with their peers in a safe and supportive environment.
Changing Climate, Changing Airshows?
Presentations and panel discussion including experts from the UK Met Office, event medical provider and Event Organisers discussing the challenges associated with major public events during the summer months when our weather is becoming more extreme, and what steps we as a community can may need to take because of the changing climate.
Evening Shows: Adding Magic or Unlit Challenge?
Panel discussion involving events who have added evening entertainment to their events, focusing on some of the unforeseen challenges and how to balance them against the amazing spectacle which such twilight displays offer.
MiG-17 UK Tour
FUBAR Aviation will share their experiences from their first display season operating Europe’s only airworthy PZL-Mielec LIM-5 (aka Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F Fresco). They will discuss their lessons from appearing at multiple British events throughout the summer and tease their exciting plans for the future.
Growing from a Fly-In to Airshow
Bruce Buglass will offer an insight into the history and grow of Sleapkosh, covering its growth from a small fly-in to an event which now welcomes more than 500 aircraft, flying displays, evening entertainment, underwing camping and increasing commercial involvement from the General Aviation industry.
Public Transport for Air Displays
Panel discussion covering the challenging topic of increasing public transport options for airshows, including representatives from airshows who currently operate successful initiatives and thought-provoking ideas for decreasing the number of cars traveling to our events.
Keynote Presentation: The Challenges of HEMS
One of the pilots from the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity will share their experiences flying the H135 & H145 and give an inspirational insight into the operations and challenges of operating a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service which serves a population of around seven million people across 8,000 square miles.
Representatives from the RAF Events Team and the wider Royal Air Force will give a presentation and a short Q&A on the outlook for RAF displays in the seasons ahead.
An open and frank discussion on the lessons learnt from using ground based pyrotechnics to support the Army Air Corps Display Team in 2025
Wallop Wheels & Wings is a new, original style of event that and grown rapidly and is the Army Flying Museum’s flagship fundraising event of the year. George Bacon will outline how the event has developed including the growth of its STEM zones, and the challenges of working on the Army Aviation Centre’s grass airfield
Partner & Sponsor Opportunities
Sponsorship of REHEAT ’26 is a collaborative investment in the continued vitality of the British air display community. By choosing to support this event, sponsors play a direct role in making these essential industry conversations accessible to a wider range of participants.
This partnership model is key to keeping registration fees sustainable, ensuring that individual organizers, display teams, and service providers can contribute their expertise regardless of their scale. Ultimately, your sponsorship doesn’t just fund a conference; it strengthens the professional network and safety standards that underpin the future of our entire industry.
To find out more, please download our Partner and Sponsor Prospectus
Event Programme
Joining Instructions and Accommodation
How to find us
The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity HQ can be found by following the brown tourist ‘RAF Museum’ signs from Junction 3 of the M54 or the A41 from Wolverhampton which will take you onto Worcester Road.
Follow the road around the perimeters of the RAF Cosford station and airfield until you reach the entrance to Museum (Do not enter the Museum) where you should follow the main road around a sharp right turn and over a hump back bridge.
The MAA HQ is on the left, just past the hump back bridge. The MAA HQ is approximately a 10 minute walk from Cosford Railway Station
Where to stay
There are several options for accommodation in the local area, including around the Telford International Centre with is approximately 6 miles from the Midlands Air Ambulance HQ.
Our principal hotel will be VOCO Telford Ironbridge by IHG (formally Holiday Inn) which is where we will be hosting the Airshow Dinner & Awards on the evening of 21st October
VOCO Telford Ironbridge by IHG, Telford International Centre, St. Quentin Gate, Telford, TF3 4EH (Formally Holiday Inn)
The following alternative hotels are within a short distance of the Holiday Inn
International Hotel Telford, Telford International Centre, St. Quentin Gate, Telford, TF3 4EA
Mercure Telford Centre Hotel, Forge Gate, Telford Centre, Telford, TF3 4NA
Telford International Centre Premier Inn, Unit 8, Southwater Square, Southwater Way, TF3 4DE
Register for REHEAT’26
NB: Members should check recent Newsletters for the discount code
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a member of the British Air Display Association to attend?
No. This event is open to all involved with the staging of air displays whether they are BADA members or not.
Do BADA Members get a discount on registration?
Yes, all BADA Members will receive an e-mail on how to purchase places at a discounted rate when we launch registration in the Spring
