The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is proud to support the Tour Down Under 2026 with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft conducting a flypast over Adelaide during the prologue event.

The flypast team (comprising a test pilot and flight test engineer) and the PC-21 aircraft are from the Aircraft Research and Development Unit at RAAF Base Edinburgh. The Aircraft Research and Development Unit is responsible for flight tests across all of RAAF’s flying capabilities, and has a long and proud history in South Australia.

Media Note

All flying is subject to change, including short notice cancellation, due to variables such as air traffic control, weather and operational requirements.

Safety, noise management and the environment are vital considerations in the planning and conduct of Defence flying activities. Participating squadrons will operate with a view to minimising the impact on local communities.

Further information regarding the Tour Down Under 2025 is available at South Australia Prologue | Santos Tour Down Under 2026 - Adelaide...

Media Contact

Defence Media media@defence.gov.au

For more information, visit the Defence Aircraft Noise website or call 1300 DEFENCE (1300 333 362).