Silverstone to host 2009 World Aerobatics Championship
Silverstone Circuit will host the next official FAI World Aerobatic Championship in 2009. This is the first time since 1986 that this most prestigious competition in the world of air sports has been held in the United Kingdom. Flying Aces, the air sports rights management company, in partnership with the British Aerobatic Association, was awarded the rights to the event by the FAI, the world’s official air sports federation, by voting ballot on Sunday, beating bids from the United States and Germany. The World Championship, which is held every two years, will take place in August 2009 (dates to be confirmed) at Silverstone, which is known for hosting world-class motorsport events, including the FORMULA 1™ Santander British Grand Prix. The event will be televised internationally. The World Aerobatic Championship includes two independent championship events: a classic unlimited aerobatic competition and a freestyle competition. The best pilots from around the world will be competing over British soil for the top title in air sports. Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, said “Silverstone began its life as an airfield and we are proud to be building upon the venue’s heritage by developing another dimension to our portfolio of top international motorsport competition. The World Aerobatic Championships is another example of an elite event that demonstrates Silverstone’s leadership in the world of sport and entertainment.” Jeff Zaltman, Head of the...
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