KAUNAS AVIATION FESTIVAL 2025

Paskelbta: 2025-07-01 (Tuesday)
Darius and S. Girėnas Airfield
July 26
2:30 PM| Opening Ceremony
Performance by the Lithuanian Air Force Band
3:00 PM| Air Show:
Jurgis Kairys (Lithuania) | SU-31 and Douglas Aircraft Corporation DC-3 (Finland)
Air Baltic Academy demonstration flight (Latvia)| Daimond DA40NG
Vytautas Mačiulis (Lithuania) | LAK-17 mini FES
Division General Stasys Raštikis Lithuanian Armed Forces Military School skydiving show
4:00 PM| Live Concert by Paulina Paukštaitytė
4:30 PM| Air Show:
Historical aircraft Bellanca and ANBO aerobatic team| Rolandas Paksas, Robertas Noreika, Algimantas Žentelis (Lithuania) | Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker and JAK-50
The Red Devils skydivers show (United Kingdom)
Royal Air Force Fighter Eurofighter Typhoon (United Kingdom)
Rescue Simulation – Lithuanian Air Force helicopter Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin
Igoris Lobanovas (Lithuania) | Xtremeair XA42
Laurynas Griauzdė (Lithuania) | Helicopter MTO Sport
Mark Jefferies (United Kingdom) | Extra 330SC
The Flying Bulls BO-105 helicopter (Austria)
The Woikoski Safirs (Finland) | Saab Safir SB91D
The Red Devils skydivers show (United Kingdom)
Sky Hackers (Lithuania) | Andrius Šiožinys | Aeroprakt 32 and acrobatic motorbike show
Fighters of the NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission – F-16 Fighting Falcon
The Flying Bulls B -25 Mitchell (Austria)
Antanas Marčiukaitis (Lithuania)
The Arctic Eagles | Miikka Tautakoura and Tapio Pitkänen (Finland) | Christen Eagle II and Ultimate 10-300
The Flying Bulls Lockheed P-38 Lightning (Austria)
Mark Jefferies (United Kingdom) | Extra 330SC and Igoris Lobanovas (Lithuania) | Xtremeair XA42
Jurgis Kairys (Lithuania) | SU-31
9:00 PM | Live Concert by Evgenya Redko
10:00 PM | ANBO Aerobatic Team Night Show – Yak-50| Rolandas Paksas, Robertas Noreika, Algimantas Žentelis (Lithuania) | JAK-50
Military Equipment Exhibition – arms, field technology and equipment from Lithuanian Armed Forces and NATO allies, including:
Vilkas Infantry Fighting Vehicle, JLTV armoured all-terrain vehicles, combat engineering EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) robots, specialized equipment used by the Military Police, the Leopard main battle tank (MTB), Puma and CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, the NASAMS medium-range air defence system, the RBS70 short-range air defines system, the GROM short-range mobile air defence missile system, the Giraffe MKIV radar system, and more. Meet real servicemen and women and learn about military career paths in Lithuania.
Presenting Units: Infantry Brigade “Iron Wolf”, Col. Juozas Vitkus Engineer Battalion, Major Juozas Lukša Training Centre, Lithuanian Volunteer Forces, Lithuanian Air Force Surveillance & Control Command, Air Defence Battalion, Armament and Maintenance Depot, Air Base, Military Police, Military Commandant Board, NATO Multinational Battle Group in Lithuania, and more.
Aircraft on Static Display
Get up close to legendary and modern aircraft: Lithuanian Air Force Helicopters: MI-8T; Douglas Aircraft Corporation DC-3; SU-31; Daimond DA40NG; LAK-17 MINI FES; Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker; Xtremeair XA42; Extra 330SC; The Flying Bulls BO-105 helicopter; Saab Safir SB91D; Aeroprakt 32; The Flying Bulls B-25 Mitchell; Christen Eagle II; Ultimate 10-300; The Flying Bulls Lockheed P-38 Lightning; Burt Rutan Longez DR107; JAK-50, and more!
Family Activities and Education
Kaunas Municipal Vincas Kudirka Public Library educational activities
Kaunas Cultural Centre Creative Workshops
Technical Creativity Lab for Youth
“Little Traveler” activities for kids
Trampolines, face painting and other activities.
Aviation schools
Antanas Gustaitis’ Aviation Institute (VILNIUS TECH). Have you always dreamed of taking to the skies? At the Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute your aviation ambitions can become a reality. During the event, institute representatives will be happy to tell you more about study programs, hands-on training opportunities, and your future in aviation.
Airbaltic Pilot Academy. Founded by Latvia’s national airline, AirBaltic Pilot Academy is one of the most modern aviation training institutions in the Baltic region. Based in Riga, the academy is dedicated to shaping the next generation of professional pilots.
And That’s Not All!
During the festival, visitors will have an exclusive opportunity to take a flight aboard the legendary Douglas Aircraft Corporation DC-3 — a true icon of aviation history (Seats are limited, so early registration is essential to secure your spot for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!)
*The programme is subject to changes depending on weather conditions and/or other circumstances.
Festival organisers: Kaunas City Municipality and Kaunas Cultural Centre
Festival Partners: Lithuanian Armed Forces, British Embassy in Vilnius, NATO Multinational Battle Group in Lithuania, S. Darius and S. Girėnas Airfield
Sponsors: “Volfas Engelman” non-alcoholic, “Driveo” car rental, POLS ice cream, “Saulės grūdas”, “Moxy Kaunas Center”, Kaunas “Akropolis”.
Information partner: Radio station ZipFM