The EV-97 Eurostar is part of a family of light sport aircraft (LSA) manufactured by Czech company Evektor-Aerotechnik. The aircraft are used extensively as both trainers and touring aircraft around the world.  Both the aircraft attending RIAT 2019 are operated by the RAF Halton Microlight Club, based in Buckinghamshire. The aim of the club is to offer affordable flying to serving and ex-serving personnel from the Royal Air Force, Army and Royal Navy.