For most of us it's a struggle to drive our empty bottles to the local recycling facilities every so often -- try running a four-aircraft display team through more than 60 displays a year, without doing any damage to the environment.The Yakovlevs Display Team, the UK's premier aerobatic team, is launching a new scheme that will make them the first, and only carbon neutral display team on the scene, with the help of their new sponsor, Salisbury-based insurance broker Emery Little.

The Yakovlevs will offset all their carbon emmisions, with the help of Emery Little's GreenFly carbon offsetting program. For the team, this is another step in the process of making flying not just better for the environment, but also safer for the pilots and their audience. Lead pilot Jez Hopkinson has already developed a new kind of eco/envi ...

The Team would like to wish everyone a very happy 2008, with lots of flying, great shows and more. The Yakovlevs have fantastic events coming up this display season, and plenty of new products in their shop! Keep checking back with us to see what the Yaks are up to this year.

Another display season is winding down, but the rustling of paperwork still continues as the team prepares for yet another spell of displays. Next year already looks like its filling up to the brim with incredible events, which means the boys will be facing a hectic season. There's no rest for the wicked!

For now though, the aircraft are put through their rigerous maintenance routines one by one, the online shop is re-stocked after being nearly completely depleted, and the team's headquarters is going through an early spring clean. Keep checking out our diary page, for a complete list of the events the Yakovlevs will be rocking with their display. We are also always on the hunt for feedback...let us know what you think about our displays, and if you would like us to to come for a visit for an unforgettable experience of your own.&l ...

The team would like to thank all the photographers who have submitted their shots of the Yakovlevs strutting their stuff at Shoreham.

The response to our request for shots has been overwhelming, so much so that we have designed a new gallery to accommodate all the shots! More are still to be added, so keep your eyes on the gallery for more gorgeous pictures of the Yaks.

If you would like to see your photo of the team on our website, please submit your entry by sending it to sanne@yakovlevs.com, in JPG format and with a short description of when and where the photo was taken.