Babcock International Group will support the event, which is taking place at Thruxton Aerodrome near Andover on September 12-13. The company brings a strong aviation and defence background, including its work with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Babcock International Group has been announced as the key sponsor of the Hampshire Air Festival. Jonathan Moore, chief executive of Montserrat Events, organisers of the Hampshire Air Festival, said: "We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Babcock as a key sponsor for the first Hampshire Air Festival. "Babcock’s aviation work and contribution to the local community makes them a perfect partner for what we’re building."