Dornier Do28 Skyservant

Get ready to be stopped in your tracks at the International Sanicole Airshow static display, because one aircraft simply refuses to blend in: the legendary Antonov An-2

Flying clubs like Sanicole believe aviation should be within reach of everyone and during the International Sanicole Airshow, history quite literally rolls onto the flight line.

Step closer to a true aerobatic icon at the International Sanicole Airshow 2026. In the static display, you will find a beautifully crafted biplane that helped define sport aerobatics in the late 1970s: the Christen Eagle II.

Aerobatics were born alongside aviation itself, when daring pilots and purpose-built machines began testing the very limits of flight. Between the First and Second World War, a new breed of aircraft emerged, designed not just to fly, but to perform. At the International Sanicole Airshow 2026, the static display proudly features an American classic from this golden age: the Great Lakes 2T-1A-2.

To mark the 75th anniversary of 31 Tiger Squadron, the International Sanicole Airshow 2026 is turning up the stripes. Adding a bold splash of tiger spirit to the static display will be a rare and charismatic guest: the Dornier Do28 Skyservant, a former German military workhorse with a fierce look.

For many years, the Royal Netherlands Air Force captivated thousands of spectators with breathtaking displays showcasing the precision, elegance and skill of its pilot training programme. This year, visitors to the International Sanicole Airshow will have a unique opportunity to get up close to this iconic aircraft in the static park: the Pilatus PC-7.

At the International Sanicole Airshow 2026, the static display will showcase a truly unusual survivor of Cold War thinking and wartime ingenuity: the Soko J-20 Kraguj.

For the very first time, the International Sanicole Airshow is proud to welcome the Lithuanian Air Force to Hechtel-Eksel with a spectacular debut appearance in the static display: the impressive AS365 N3+ Dauphin helicopter.

Step into aviation history at the International Sanicole Airshow 2026 and meet a true trailblazer of military training aircraft. On the static display awaits a jewel of Belgian historic aviation: the Pilatus P-3, the very first chapter in Pilatus’ legendary lineage of world-class trainers.

The Dutch Defence Helicopter Command will showcase its state-of-the-art maritime helicopter in the static display at the International Sanicole Airshow on 12 & 13 September 2026: the NH90 NFH.

The Marchetti has served as an elementary trainer with the Belgian Air Force since 1969 and have earned their retirement.

Before the SIAI Marchetti SF-260 came along, belgian air force pilots received their initial training on the Stampe-Vertongen SV-4, a Belgian designed manufactured aircraft. This aircraft served with distinction in several countries, though most notably in Belgium and France.

The Belgian Armed Forces utilize the Agusta A109 helicopter in a multifaceted capacity, showcasing its versatility across various missions. Serving as a dependable utility transport, the A109 excels in transporting personnel and cargo, particularly in confined spaces or hard-to-reach locations.

One of the world's most iconic biplane training aircraft will join the static display line-up at the International Sanicole Airshow in Hechtel-Eksel in 2026: the legendary Boeing Stearman.