An air show (or airshow , air fair , air tattoo ) is a public event where aircraft are exhibited . They often include aerobatics demonstrations, without they are called "static air shows" with aircraft parked on the ground.
75-678: The Australian International Airshow , also called the Avalon Airshow , is a large air show held biennially at Avalon Airport , between Melbourne and Geelong in Victoria . The event has a strong focus on military aviation, featuring aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force , United States Navy and the United States Air Force . Representatives from other air arms have also appeared at
150-550: A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bomber. In February 1991 a second air show was held at Richmond, to celebrate the RAAF's 70th Anniversary. This was the last air show run by the remnants of Schoe's, who provided the prime impetus to get the Aerospace Foundation of Australia up and running. The foundation was responsible for forming AirShows DownUnder. With the success of those two New South Wales shows plans were laid for
225-566: A Cessna CJ2 , Dassault Falcon 900 EX and Cirrus SR20 . This edition saw the last public display of the RAAF's Aermacchi MB-326 jet trainer before retirement. In 2003, the official theme was " Celebrating the Centenary of Powered Flight ", commemorating the first powered flight by the Wright brothers on 17 December 1903 at Kitty Hawk , North Carolina. There were 440 exhibitors from 30 countries. There were more than six hundred aircraft on
300-628: A Canadian CP-140 Aurora , a United States Marine Corps Super Cobra , a special Airbus A320 in Sydney Olympics livery, and two Canadair CL-215 Scoopers. The most notable aircraft was a Super Constellation restored by HARS in the US. Another display was by the F-111 with its "dump and burn" during the Night Alight on Friday evening. There were 472 exhibitors from 26 countries in 1999. It
375-456: A classic F/A-18 Hornet. Also present were a B-1B Lancer, KC-135 , KC-10, F-16 Fighting Falcon, C-17 Globemaster III, MH-60R Sea Hawk, B-52 bomber, the RAAF's C130H and J Hercules, F/A-18 Classic Hornet and Super Hornets and Boeing 737 AEW&C "Wedgetail", a Royal Air Force 's E-3 Sentry, as well as aircraft and flying performances from New Zealand, France, Italy and Singapore. The RAAF Roulettes were also present with flying displays towards
450-481: A commercial freighter for ramp-delivered cargo, especially for outsized or heavy items that cannot be carried by other means. It has also been used as an emergency response transport for civilian evacuations as well as for humanitarian aid and disaster relief around the world. Thanks to its ability to operate from unpaved runways, it has been useful in undeveloped areas. Specialized models have also been produced for aerial firefighting and zero-G training. The aircraft
525-661: A display for the employees. As the employees at the factory only ever saw individual parts of aircraft it was decided to mount a flying display at Avalon so the employees could see the final result of their work. To celebrate the Australian Bicentenary in 1988, the first major airshow in Australia was held in Sydney at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) air base at Richmond in New South Wales . It
600-632: A few stalls on the ground. Air displays can be held during day or night with the latter becoming increasingly popular. Air shows often, but do not always, take place over airfields; some have been held over the grounds of stately homes or castles and over the sea at coastal resorts. The first public international airshow, at which many types of aircraft were displayed and flown, was the Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne , held Aug. 22–29, 1909 in Reims . This had been preceded by what may have been
675-518: A large loss of life, such as the 1988 Ramstein air show disaster (70 deaths) in Germany and the 2002 Sknyliv air show disaster (77 deaths) in Ukraine . Because of these accidents, the various aviation authorities around the world have set rules and guidance for those running and participating in air displays. For example, after the breakup of an aircraft at 1952 Farnborough air show (31 deaths),
750-482: A large range of speeds. Manoeuvres include aileron rolls, barrel rolls, hesitation rolls, Cuban-8s, tight turns, high-alpha flight, a high-speed pass, double Immelmans, and touch-and-gos. Tactical demos may include simulated bomb drops, sometimes with pyrotechnics on the ground for effect. Aircraft with special characteristics that give them unique capabilities will often display those in their demos; For example, Russian fighters with thrust vectoring may be used to perform
825-495: A mock-up of its Typhoon , promoting the aircraft as prospective replacement for the RAAF's F/A-18 Hornet. Business jets, warbirds and historic aircraft were featured heavily, among which were five North American P-51 Mustangs . Novelty acts included wing-walking as part of the performances under the name "Stars of Oshkosh". Bob Hoover returned to perform in his Aero Commander . It was held on 13–18 February 2001, which celebrated Australia's 100 years of federation and 80 years of
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#1732801541838900-612: A number of factors, including the weather and visibility. Most aviation authorities now publish rules and guidance on minimum display heights and criteria for differing conditions. In addition to the weather, pilots and organizers must also consider local airspace restrictions. Most exhibitors will plan "full", "rolling" and "flat" display for varying weather and airspace conditions. The types of shows vary greatly. Some are large scale military events with large flying displays and ground exhibitions while others held at small local airstrips can often feature just one or two hours of flying with just
975-449: A public relations exercise to thank the local community, promote military careers and raise the profile of the military. Air "seasons" vary around the world. The United States enjoys a long season that generally runs from March to November, covering the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Other countries often have much shorter seasons. In Japan air shows are generally events held at Japan Air Self-Defense Force bases regularly throughout
1050-669: A strong presence at Avalon 2013, including a four-ship display by the Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets of No. 82 Wing . Examples of most RAAF aircraft were on static display, including the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft and Airbus KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport . Making their debut at an Australian airshow was the Japan Air Self Defence Force , (JASDF) with
1125-585: A variety of other aeronautical attractions as well, such as wing-walking, radio-controlled aircraft, water/slurry drops from firefighting aircraft, simulated helicopter rescues and sky diving . Specialist aerobatic aircraft have powerful piston engines, light weight and big control surfaces, making them capable of very high roll rates and accelerations. A skilled pilot will be able to climb vertically, perform very tight turns, tumble his aircraft end-over-end and perform manoeuvres during loops. Larger airshows can be headlined by military jet demonstration teams, such as
1200-702: Is Le Bourget , followed by Farnborough , with the Dubai Airshow and Singapore Airshow both claiming third place. The largest air show or fly-in by number of participating aircraft is EAA AirVenture Oshkosh , with approximately 10,000 aircraft participating annually. The biggest military airshow in the world is the Royal International Air Tattoo , at RAF Fairford in England . On the other hand, FIDAE in II Air Brigade of
1275-698: Is a multi-purpose, fixed-wing, four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter designed by the Soviet Union 's Ilyushin design bureau as a commercial freighter in 1967, to replace the Antonov An-12 . It was developed to deliver heavy machinery to remote, and poorly served areas. Military versions of the Il-76 have been widely used in Europe, Asia and Africa, including use as an aerial refueling tanker, and command center. The Il-76 has seen extensive service as
1350-400: Is a whole raft of legislation concerning health & safety, in particular corporate manslaughter , which can involve the event organiser being charged with a criminal offence if any of the insurances and risk assessments are not fully completed well in advance of the event. Rules govern the distance from the crowds that aircraft must fly. These vary according to the rating of the pilot/crew,
1425-592: The Airbus A320 , Boeing 737 and Boeing 747 . A large number of warbirds and older aircraft also took part, such as the P-51 Mustang , P-40 Kittyhawk , Douglas DC-3 and Lockheed Super Constellation . The show also saw the appearance of three-time world aerobatic champion Yurgis Kairis, test pilot Ricardo Traven, who piloted the F/A-18, and American stunt pilot Jim LeRoy . Jim would die on 28 July later in
1500-634: The Airbus A340 , which had been in commercial service for only seven months. The show featured significant RAAF participation. The 1995 show was the second edition to take place at Avalon. The date was moved from October to 21–26 March, taking advantage of finer weather during autumn. The show was largely stolen by the visiting Russian contingent of Anatoly Kvochur , his specially modified Su-27P "Flanker" and Ilyushin Il-78 "Midas" tanker aircraft. They were supported by other Soviet/Russian aircraft such as
1575-686: The F/A-18 Hornet , General Dynamics F-111, F/A-18F Super Hornet, BAe Hawk 127 , C-27J Spartan and C-130 Hercules , along with military helicopters including the S-70 Black Hawk and Eurocopter Tiger . The RAAF 's first C-17 Globemaster III transport was on display and there was a USAF B-52 bomber flyover. The Roulettes , the RAAF's aerobatic display team, also took part in their Pilatus PC-9 aircraft. A large number of civil aircraft were on display, which included modern-day light and sports aircraft, along with jet airliners including
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#17328015418381650-809: The FACH , next to the Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago , Chile , is the largest aerospace fair in Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere . Some airshows are held as a business venture or as a trade event where aircraft, avionics and other services are promoted to potential customers. Many air shows are held in support of local, national or military charities. Military air firms often organise air shows at military airfields as
1725-600: The Il-78 , around 50 aircraft having been produced. A variant of the Il-76 also serves as a firefighting waterbomber . Its airframe was used as a base for the Beriev A-50 'Mainstay' AEW&C (airborne early warning and control) aircraft; around 25 aircraft were made. Another application for the type was found in Antarctic support flights and for conducting simulated weightlessness training for cosmonauts (akin to
1800-726: The Ilyushin Il-76 DMP, Il-96 M and the Tupolev Tu-204 . Also present were the RAAF's General Dynamics F-111G "Aardvark", so were the BAE Systems Hawk , Dassault Alpha Jet , CASA/IPTN CN-235 , and the Kaman Seasprite , which were running for Australian Defence Force orders. Aerial in-flight refuelling was displayed as well as Kvochur's world-famous flying routine with the Flanker which involved
1875-527: The cobra maneuver or the Kulbit , while VTOL aircraft such as the Harrier may display such vertical capabilities or perform complex maneuvers with them. Some military air shows also feature demonstrations of aircraft ordnance in airstrikes and close air support , using either blanks or live munitions . Air shows may present some risk to spectators and aviators. Accidents have occurred, sometimes with
1950-637: The " Cobra ", knife-edge and extremely low level passes. The final display on the Sunday show saw the Flanker cruise down the Avalon runway at approximately 15 feet (4.6 m) above ground level . The RAAF and USAF were reluctant to compete with the Flanker and so there was no solo F/A-18 Hornet aerobatic display. The USAF flew the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon with external drop tanks fitted which they said limited
2025-668: The "Vomit Comet" used by NASA). Beriev and NPO Almaz also developed an airborne laser flying laboratory designated A-60 , of which two were built, much of this project's details remaining classified. It was announced in 2010 that the production of a modernized Il-76, the Il-76MD-90A (also known as project Il-476 during the design stage), would begin; a proposed new production line would be located in Aviastar 's facility in Ulyanovsk , Russia, and be operated in cooperation with
2100-490: The $ 54 million Bombardier Global Express XRS . A major highlight of the 2013 Australian International Airshow at Avalon was the flying display by a United States Air Force Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor. Almost 168,000 people attended the six-day event, held between 26 February and 3 March, with the first three days being taken up with the trade show and the public spectacle began with the 'Friday Night Alight' show on
2175-470: The 1990s, modernized variants also equipped with Soloviev D-30 turbofan engines were developed (MF, TF), with a cargo compartment 20 m (66 ft) long by 3.4 m (11 ft) wide by 3.4 m (11 ft) tall; these larger variants were not produced in significant quantity due to the financial difficulties being experienced by the Russian Air Force, which was the primary operator of
2250-607: The 90th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force and the centenary of the first passenger flight in Australia. The show ran from 1 to 6 March and opened to the public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The "Friday Night Alight" show featured, for the first time, a laser show and flare drops, during which military jets and gliders performed aerobatic displays. More than 195,000 attended the event. There were about 100 aircraft, including bombers, fighters and surveillance aircraft present at this edition. The show saw
2325-598: The Avalon airshow. In 1992, the Australian International Airshow was moved to Avalon Airport near Geelong . Held during October, the show coincided with the wettest spring in Victoria's history. The show organisers nearly cancelled it due to the wet, but the rain stopped just before the opening day. The two public days of the 1992 show were attended by about 175,000 people. There were 226 exhibitors from 12 countries. The move to Avalon in 1992
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2400-566: The Barriers ", as it was the 60th anniversary of the breaking of the sound barrier by Charles "Chuck" Yeager ; Yeager himself was the guest of honour at the show, and a full-scale mockup of the Bell X-1 was specially constructed. During the show, 611 companies from 20 countries exhibited their products. The total for featured aircraft during the show was 457, during which 182,769 visitors attended. This edition injected A$ 120 million into
2475-466: The F/A-18 Hornet, F-15 Eagle, B-52 Stratofortress (a surprise flyover), F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark, P-51 Mustang , C-130J , Seahawk, Caribou, Orion and CAC Boomerang . A specially painted RAAF F/A-18 Hornet was present was the show, commemorating 20 years of service with Australia The theme of the 2007 air show, held between 20 and 25 March, was " Breaking
2550-607: The Friday evening. More than 600 aircraft participated in Avalon 2013, either directly or indirectly. Two F-22A Raptors from the 94th 'Hat in the Ring' Fighter Squadron arrived at Avalon direct from Japan, where they had been forward-deployed. The flying display, performed by the Air Combat Command Raptor Demonstration Team's Major Henry 'Schadow' Schantz, was the only display for 2013, due to
2625-561: The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) with a KC-135 Stratotanker, two McDonnell Douglas F-15s and a C-130. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force again sent a KC-767, and the Royal Air Force sent an Airbus A400M Atlas to participate. In terms of attendance the 2017 edition of the airshow was the largest yet, with more than 210,000 people attending. There was a small anti-war protest nearby. The 2019 Australian International Airshow
2700-462: The Royal Australian Air Force. About 100 United States Air Force pilots took part in the air show in 2001. Planes included were a B-1 Lancer, two F-15 Eagles, two F-16 Fighting Falcons, a B-52 Stratofortress, a C-17 Globemaster III, a Hawker Siddeley Nimrod , two Tornado GR.1s , a Vickers VC10 tanker, two RAF Hercules, and a Eurocopter Tiger , among others. The Bombardier CRJ700 , Dash-8 (Q400) and Learjet 45 made their AIA debut, accompanied by
2775-551: The Russian EMERCOM agency was deployed to Chile to assist firefighters. The assignment took 39 days. All Il-76 transport aircraft in service with the RF Aerospace Forces were to receive anti-missile systems, and aircraft reconfiguration started in spring 2019. Military and civil operators in 38 countries have operated more than 850 Il-76 in large numbers. While Russia is the largest military operator of
2850-742: The Sky.' More than 600 firms were expected to attend the event. 2015 marked the centenary of the formation of the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) and their landing at Gallipoli. 2015. The Main attractions present at the 2015 air show included the F/A-18 , the B-52H , a new addition to the airshow: the HARS Lockheed P-2 as well as multiple future RAAF aircraft. The Australian Army flew their MRH90 Taipan and Tiger ARH helicopters for
2925-762: The Tashkent works. At that point, the construction of two Il-76MD-90A prototypes had begun at the Ulyanovsk facility. The first Il-76MD-90A was rolled out at Aviastar's Ulyanovsk plant on 16 June 2014. On 29 April 2015, it was reported that the Russian Aerospace Forces received the first Il-76MD-90A built at the Ulyanovsk plant "Aviastar-SP" from the 2012 contract for 39 aircraft. The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) received its first serial production Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A airlifter on 2 April 2019. As of late-2023, 27 aircraft are ordered to be delivered in
3000-690: The United States Navy Blue Angels , United States Air Force Thunderbirds , Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds , Royal Air Force Red Arrows , and Swiss Air Force Patrouille Suisse , among many others. Solo military demos, also known as tactical demos, feature one aircraft. The demonstration focuses on the capabilities of modern military aircraft . The display will usually demonstrate the aircraft's very short (and often very loud) rolls, fast speeds, slow approach speeds, as well as their ability to quickly make tight turns, to climb quickly, and their ability to be precisely controlled at
3075-678: The Victorian economy, creating 1,800 jobs. It was also the 60th year of the United States Air Force , which once again featured prominently at the event, sending the F-15 Eagles, F-16 Fighting Falcons, E-3 Sentry and a C-17 Globemaster III. The F/A-18F Super Hornet display was made possible by United States Navy aircraft from VFA-102 off of the USS Kitty Hawk . Besides those from the USAF, other military aircraft featured included
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3150-549: The aircraft to a "3g max" display. Kvochur won the award for best flying display this year. The 1997 Avalon air show was held between 18 and 23 February. In contrast to the 1992 show, which was the wettest spring in Victorian history, 1997 took place during the hottest February ever. Attendance was 171,168 and a $ 63 million contribution to the Victorian economy. Aircraft present were the USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, KC-135 Stratotanker and C-17 Globemaster III,
3225-653: The airshow on many occasions, including aircraft from the Royal Air Force , Japan Air Self-Defense Force , Republic of Singapore Air Force and many others. It has been said by air show organisers to be the largest air show in the southern hemisphere . The airshow has periodically attracted anti-war protests . The first air display at Avalon was in 1957 when the head of the Port Melbourne Government Aircraft Factories Geoff J. Churcher OAM decided to put on
3300-693: The airshow, the largest number of US aircraft in the show's history. 2017 marked the second appearance of the USAF's Lockheed F-22 Raptors, and also a return of the Rockwell B-1B Lancer, Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker and two General-Dynamics F-16s. A P-8 from the US Navy was also present. Regular aircraft such as the Lockheed C-130, C-17 Globemaster III and the RAAF Roulettes were also present. Other participating countries included
3375-418: The brief appearance of a Boeing KC-767J tanker from 404 Hikotai/1 Yuso Kokutai during the trade days. Other highlights included the popular Breitling Wingwalkers with their two Boeing PT-17 Stearman biplanes, although they were reduced to a single aircraft after one suffered an engine failure during the display on the trade days. Melissa Pemberton (Edge 540) and Skip Stewart (Pitts Special) combined with
3450-582: The bulk of the Canadian Forces equipment into Afghanistan was flown in using civilian Il-76s. In 2006, the Russian Air Force had about 200 Il-76s. Civilian users in Russia have 108. In 2004, a Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Il-76 carried out a flight mission in Afghanistan, and later in 2011, PLAAF Il-76s were sent to Libya to evacuate Chinese citizens. The two missions were
3525-605: The effects of sequestration on the US Air Force budget. Other US military aircraft attending Avalon 2013 included a Boeing B-52H Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, two Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter Wing and a Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker from the 18th Wing on static display. A Boeing C-17A Globemaster III from the 15th Wing performed a regular flying display, as did an RAAF 36 Squadron C-17A. The Royal Australian Air Force had
3600-482: The end of the show. Helicopters were present from the Australian Army and Royal Australian Navy, including the new MRH-90, along with legacy Blackhawks, Sea King and Squirrel models. A Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber was scheduled to participate, but was not present. Conversely, a restored Lockheed Constellation was present. A large contingency of executive jets were also on display, most notably
3675-403: The field. It included replicas from the early 20th century, such as a 1910 Hanriot replica and 1911 Curtiss Model D Pusher replica. There were also Tiger Moths , Sopwith Pup , Bleriot XI and a scale version of a Wright Flyer II and other similar aircraft. For jets it had a Canberra , MiG-15 , Hawker Hunter , Gloster Meteor and Vampire . A NH90 arrived in an Airbus Beluga , which
3750-520: The first ever gathering of enthusiasts, June 28 – July 19 of the same year at the airfield at La Brayelle , near Douai . Before World War II , air shows were associated with long-distance air races, often lasting many days and covering thousands of miles. While the Reno Air Races keep this tradition alive, most air shows today primarily feature a series of aerial demos of short duration. Most air shows feature warbirds , aerobatics, and demonstrations of modern military aircraft, and many air shows offer
3825-488: The first full public day. The 2017 Australian International Airshow was held between 28 February and 5 March at Avalon. It was noteworthy for the first appearances of many new RAAF types, as well as a large number of US aircraft. The 2017 edition featured the first Australian appearance of the RAAF's new Lockheed-Martin F-35 Lightning and the E/A-18 Growlers. It also featured new C-27J Spartan , P-8 Poseidon , and PC-21 RAAF aircraft. Fourteen US military aircraft attended
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#17328015418383900-406: The first time. The Republic of Singapore Air Force display team Black Knights performed a two-ship F-16 display routine. A large number of warbirds and other historical aircraft also participated in the event. Qantas showed off their newest Boeing 737 "Retro Roo" and a new aboriginal F/A-18 scheme was released. A JASDF KC-767J refueller made an appearance again during the trade days, leaving on
3975-487: The freight that was airlifted. As Afghan rebels were unable to shoot down high-flying Il-76s, their tactics were to try and damage it on takeoff or landing. Il-76s were often hit by shoulder-launched Stinger and Strela heat-seeking missiles and large-calibre machine gun fire, but because the strong airframes were able to take substantial damage and remain operational, the aircraft had a remarkably low attrition rate during this period of conflict. Building on that experience,
4050-704: The ground. To gain such authorisations, the pilots will have to demonstrate to an examiner that they can perform to those limits without endangering themselves, ground crew or spectators. Despite display rules and guidances, accidents have continued to happen. However, air show accidents are rare and where there is proper supervision air shows have impressive safety records. Each year, organizations such as International Council of Air Shows and European Airshow Council meet and discuss various subjects including air show safety where accidents are discussed and lessons learned. Ilyushin Il-76 The Ilyushin Il-76 ( Russian : Илью́шин Ил-76 ; NATO reporting name : Candid )
4125-428: The local parliament member boycotted the airshow. The theme of the 2005 show, held from 15 to 20 March, was " The Shape of Things to Come ". This edition experienced increased business activity, as there were more than 500 exhibitors from 22 countries and 11 major conferences. The air show increased Geelong's economy by $ 15.6 million. It featured many planes ranging from ultralights to large military aircraft, such as
4200-448: The period up to 2028 and 20 had been built, 6 in 2023. The first aircraft was delivered to the Soviet Air Force in June 1974 and subsequently became the main Soviet strategic transport aircraft. From 1976, it was operated by Aeroflot . Between 1979 and 1991, Soviet Air Force Il-76s made 14,700 flights into Afghanistan, transporting 786,200 servicemen and 315,800 tons of freight. The Il-76 carried 89% of Soviet troops and 74% of
4275-425: The premiere of the most advanced stealth air superiority fighter, the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor . Two aircraft, based at Elmendorf Air Force Base , were on static display for the first time in Australia, . They did not perform because the qualified display pilot was not present. A highly detailed model of the still under development Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter was on static display beside
4350-412: The pyrotechnics of Rich Gibson in the TinStix of Dynamite routine. Large corporate jets were prominent during the trade show, with the Airbus A319CJ , Embraer Lineage 1000 and Gulfstream 650 all making their debut at an Australian International Airshow. The 2015 Australian International Airshow was held at Avalon between 24 February and 1 March. The theme was 'A Centenary of Anzac 1915–2015, Heroes of
4425-753: The reported first steps of PLAAF developing long-range transportation capability. Syrian Air Force Il-76s, operating as civil Syrianair aircraft, have been reportedly used to ship weapons, money, and other cargo from Russia and Iran to Syria, according to a defected Syrian military pilot. Since the start of the war, in April 2011 (and up to July 2012), around 20 military flights have been conducted to and from Tehran , via Iraqi airspace. Further information exposes that since around 2012, Syrian Il-76s have regularly flown to Moscow's Vnukovo Airport to fetch shipments of Syrian banknotes that have been useful to Bashar al-Assad 's government to survive international sanctions . On 30 January 2017, an Il-76 firebomber of
4500-405: The separation between display and spectators was increased. Air displays are often monitored by aviation authorities to ensure safe procedures. In the United Kingdom, local authorities will first need to approve any application for an event to which the public is admitted. The first priority must be to arrange insurance cover and details can be obtained from local authorities. An added complication
4575-424: The show were Qantas ' Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 , the latter of which was first delivered the previous year. V Australia , a new Brisbane-based competitor in the international market, contributed with its Boeing 777-300ER . Also on display were the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, C-17, B1-B Lancer , F-16 Fighting Falcon, F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18F Super Hornet, F-111 Aardvark, and the KC-10 Extender . The wall of fire display
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#17328015418384650-418: The show, with an attendance of 170,045 during the entire show. Ticket sales were the same as 2007 despite the windy and rainy weather. The 2009 show boosted the Victorian economy by $ 121 million. The following year, officials announced the Australian International Airshow would remain at Avalon until 2015. The 2011 Australian International Airshow was the tenth edition to take place at Avalon. It celebrated
4725-491: The type of aircraft and the way the aircraft is being flown. For instance, slower, lighter aircraft are usually allowed closer and lower to the crowd than larger, faster types. Also, a fighter jet flying straight and level will be able to do so closer to the crowd and lower than if it were performing a roll or a loop. Pilots can get authorizations for differing types of displays (e.g., limbo flying, basic aerobatics to unlimited aerobatics) and to differing minimum base heights above
4800-532: The type. From 2004 onwards, a number of aircraft in commercial service were modernized to the Il-76TD-90VD version; this involved the adoption of the newly developed PS-90 engine to comply with European noise limitations. In 2005, the People's Republic of China placed an order for 34 new Il-76MDs and four Il-78 tankers. In June 2013, Russian military export agency Rosoboronexport announced an order by China for 12 Il-76MD aircraft. The Il-76 has also been modified into an airborne refuelling tanker , designated
4875-418: The year during a helicopter transit following a crash at the Vectren Dayton Air Show . Bob Carlton made his debut appearance in the Super Salto Jet Sailplane. The 2009 air show was held from 10 to 15 March. Trade sessions ran from Tuesday until 2 pm Friday, after which it was opened for the public until Sunday. The theme of this edition was " Towards Tomorrow ". Andy Thomas , an Australian-born astronaut,
4950-405: The year. The European season usually starts in late April or Early May and is usually over by mid October. The Middle East , Australia , and New Zealand hold their events between January and March. However, for many acts, the "off-season" does not mean a period of inactivity; pilots and performers use this time for maintenance and practice. The type of displays seen at shows are constrained by
5025-498: Was an attraction in itself. A Chinese military delegation was given a tour of the air show. The 2003 edition took place in the lead-up to the Iraq War which began the following month and appearances by a number of American aircraft scheduled to join in the show such as the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk were cancelled, due to possible anti-war protests. There was a model of an F-35 Lightning II , made of wood and fibreglass . An anti-war protest did take place outside, and Gavan O'Connor ,
5100-404: Was conceived by Ilyushin in 1967 to meet a requirement for a freighter able to carry a payload of 40 tonnes (88,000 lb) over a range of 5,000 kilometres (2,700 nmi; 3,100 mi) in less than six hours, able to operate from short and unprepared airstrips, and capable of coping with the worst weather conditions likely to be experienced in Siberia and the Soviet Union's Arctic regions. It
5175-525: Was held from 26 February to 3 March. Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic , the 2021 Airshow was at first rescheduled to be held on 26–28 November, but in August 2021, with the pandemic continuing, the organisers decided to abandon it altogether. While the Airshow could not proceed in 2021, it ran from 28 February to 5 March 2023. [REDACTED] Media related to Australian International Airshow at Wikimedia Commons Air show The largest air show measured by number of exhibitors and size of exhibit space
5250-447: Was hoped to be the first of many locations, however the weather caused financial difficulties that resulted in the air show remaining at Avalon for many years. Besides the weather, further problems presented themselves, including the absence of the MiG-29 and Sukhoi Su-27 promised by the Russians. However, other aircraft were present, notably the enormous Antonov An-124 Ruslan and Ilyushin Il-86 . Also on display were warbirds , and
5325-405: Was intended to replace the Antonov An-12 . Another project design for a double-decked 250-passenger airliner was cancelled. The Il-76 first flew in March 1971 ( 1971-03 ) . Production of Il-76s was allocated to the Tashkent Aviation Production Association in Tashkent , Uzbekistan , then a republic of the Soviet Union . Some 860 of the basic transport variants were manufactured. In
5400-420: Was not present this year, out of respect to the many people affected by the Victorian bushfires. Furthermore, the show would donate $ 250,000 to fund research into aviation technology aimed at bushfire management. Much of the Sunday show was cancelled due to severe weather, with several tents and temporary structures blown away by strong winds and extensive damage to some visiting aircraft. In total, 562 part took in
5475-552: Was opened by the-then Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett on 16 February 1999. The USAF again had a heavy presence, contributing two F-16Cs, a KC-135R tanker, a C-5 Galaxy, and a B-52. The latter was parked at the end of the runway, ready to take off at a moment's notice for deployment in Iraq. The RAAF displayed its new Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules , even though it was yet to enter service. Eurofighter sent
5550-622: Was organised by members of the Schofields Flying Club, which had been running small-scale air shows at the small strip at Schofields Airfield . The Bicentennial Airshow featured a vast array of international military types including the F-15 Eagle , Panavia Tornado F3 , Sea Harrier , the Royal New Zealand Air Force aerobatic team "Kiwi Red", Lockheed C-5 Galaxy , BAE Systems Hawk and a flypast by
5625-738: Was the guest of honour; the edition also remembered the 40th anniversary of the first Moon landing . Andy grew up in Adelaide, while the American space programme was still in its infancy. The edition would be the last featuring the F-111 Aardvark, as the RAAF retired the aircraft in December 2010, replaced by the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. Approximately 165,000 people turned out to the six-day-long event. Aircraft that visited
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