The Isle of Man Government has confirmed that the Department for Enterprise (DfE) has submitted an application for the Red Arrows to appear at the Isle of Man TT 2025 festival.

The news comes after concerns were raised when the world-famous aerobatic display team published its schedule for this year, which did not include the Isle of Man.

The Red Arrows have been a staple of the annual motorsport festival for decades, thrilling spectators with breathtaking aerial displays over Douglas Bay.

Officers from the Isle of Man Constabulary were on hand to direct traffic flow as hundreds of fans flocked to watch the display at vantage spots on Douglas Head and Onchan Head.

While the Isle of Man does not currently appear on the Red Arrows’ published list of displays for 2025, a DfE spokesperson has confirmed that discussions have taken place with the RAF, and a formal bid has been submitted.

The spokesperson added that the Red Arrows’ schedule is not yet finalised, with additional events still to be added for 2025.

Some of the displays already booked in include a flypast in London on Bank Holiday Monday (May 5) as part of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).

Other displays include the Duxford Summer Air Show on June 22 at Imperial War Museum Duxford.

This will be followed by the Battle of Britain Airshow at the Headcorn Aerodrome in Kent on June 29.

This latest update from government offers hope to TT fans eager to see the iconic red jets return to the island’s skies.

The display has long been a highlight of the TT fortnight, complementing the high-speed action on the roads with precision flying above the island.