The unmissable, sensational summer event for the whole family, Wings & Wheels, is thrilled to announce the Red Arrows will be headlining both Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August 2013 when the Show returns to Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey (home to BBC’s Top Gear).
Currently undertaking winter training in Greece the iconic diamond 9 formation is back for their 49th display season with three new team members Flt Lt Mark Lawson, Flt Lt Steve Morris and Flt Lt Oliver Parr.
Jamie McAllister, Event Director comments: “We are delighted to confirm the Red Arrows are joining us at Wings & Wheels on both days. The aerodrome has a special relationship with the team, not least because this is where their aircraft were built and tested, but also we are one of the few airshows on the circuit where they can land and take-off as part of their display. We’ve also secured some other fantastic air and motoring demonstrations and look forward to announcing more of the line-up over the coming weeks.”
The ‘Wings’ of the event treats visitors to outstanding and diverse 4 hour air displays accompanied by witty and knowledgeable commentary from aviation experts and display pilots, a close-up inspection of all the weekends visiting aircraft and a tour of Dunsfold’s resident Boeing 747 in the ‘Wings Park’.
Supercars and classic and vintage icons put on an awe inspiring display of power and speed on the Top Gear track in a 2 hour auto spectacular from Brooklands Museum.
We’ve also revamped our Wheels Zone which features interactive displays from clubs and a *NEW* crowd line parade. The Stunt Zone not only returns with fast action figure of eights, entwined donuts, a battle competition and rally driving drift display, but hosts gravity defying demonstrations of balance, back flips and somersaults in some hair raising pyrotechnic stunt performances proving two wheels are just as dramatic as four!
The *NEW* improved Military Zone & Paddock adds some classic nostalgia to the ‘Wheel’s, as the regal Military Vehicles complete a cavalcade for spectators before taking their place in our living history and re-enactment displays.
The excitement and anticipation doesn’t stop at the main displays as the 32 acre public arena is bursting with a huge variety of interactive attractions containing all you need for a great family day out. The 1940s Zone will swing to the beat of jive dancing master-classes, while the Hot Rod Zone hosts live rockabilly music, themed retail outlets and a stunning display of nostalgic and ‘kustom’ Hot Rod vehicles. The show arena also boasts laser quest, kids driving, paintballing, kit-plane demonstrations, aviation and motoring simulators, military outlets and displays, static aircraft, a Wall of Death, fairground, emergency services demonstration and over 80 retail outlets selling a wide variety of products and gifts.
Taking the hassle out of your day the show includes added extras to make your experience even more enjoyable; over 25 fixed-price catering outlets, 2 bars, hospitality facilities, free on-site parking, public camping, lost children point, disabled access, informative show commentary, opportunities to meet the pilots, a raffle, official show merchandise and grandstand seating.
The 9th annual Wings & Wheels will be held over the August Bank holiday weekend; Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th August 2013, at Dunsfold Park near Guildford, Surrey, and is open to spectators from 09:00 until 18:00.
Tickets start from £20 for adults, £45 for a family (2 adults and 3 children aged 5 – 15yrs), £6 for children aged between 5 and 15yrs and under 5s are free. Hospitality packages start from £65 per person, weekend passes, grandstand tickets and camping are also available. For more information visit www.wingsandwheels.net or to book standard tickets call 08712 305 572.
Wings & Wheels is promoted by Dunsfold Park Limited with proceeds going to nominated charities: Brooklands Museum Trust and Help for Heroes.
AIRSHOW NEWS: Shuttleworth Collection Flying Day – 28th April 2013
The Shuttleworth Collection have revealed their line-up for their first flying day of the display season at Old Warden. (From Shuttleworth.org)
Flying Day – Gate open 9am Flying starts 2pm
SHUTTLE BUS – will be departing from Biggleswade train station at approximately 11.25am, the return journey will leave Shutttleworth at 17.30pm
Cost -£9.50 return £5 single children up to 16 yrs FREE
Content subject to weather, availability and serviceabilty. This is a guide only.
North American Mustang or Supermarine Spitfire
Polikarpov Po2
Ryan PT22
Bucker Jungmeister
Douglas Dakota
Auster AOP 11
Feiseler Storch
ANEC II
English Electric Wren
Hawker Cygnet
Extra 300S
Avro Tutor
Parnall Elf
Blackburn B2
Kirby Kite Glider
Percival Piston Provost
Chilton
Sopwith Triplane
Bristol F2b Fighter
Sopwith Pup
SE5a
Deperdussin
Bristol Boxkite
Bleriot
Avro Triplane
Blackburn Monoplane Type – D
Airshow Organisers, Farnborough International Ltd (FIL) today confirmed that combined sales of exhibition and chalet space for the Farnborough International Airshow 2014 have reached unprecedented levels with around 40% of total space already sold. To date, 38% of its shell schemes stands, 35% of its self-build stand space and a massive 56% of outdoor space have been booked for the show which will take place between 14-25 July 2014.
Just 7 months since the close of the 2012 event, the impressive sales are due to many companies taking advantage of the organiser’s ‘Early Bird’ deal offering exhibitors a saving of 4% on the advertised rates. While the offer has provided a great incentive to book early, with the closing date not untill the end of June, the volume of repeat customers is exceptional.
Hosted biennially, the next Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) has long been considered one of the world’s leading aerospace events and core to many aerospace companies’ sales and marketing strategy. The 2012 event saw over 1500 exhibitors attend from 39 countries, 153 aircraft taking parting in both static and flying displays and orders and commitments to the tune of US$72billion. With over 100,000 visitors attending across the five trade days, of which 53% don’t attend any other airshow, FIA has consistently proved itself to be a must-attend core industry event.
Speaking about the positive sales, FIL Commercial Director, Amanda Stainer said, “While orders and commitments may have totalled US$72billion at FIA2012, the true value far exceeds this as it moves across the supply chain. The early commitment from our exhibitors further reflects the show’s value. The early booking offer is open until 28th June ’13 so there is still plenty of time for companies who have not yet booked to take advantage of this incentive.”
FIL Chief Executive, Shaun Ormrod, further added, “As we move forward into the planning phase for the 2014, we will continue to invest in the show to create an event that our exhibitors and visitors benefit – a larger Space zone, improved security and unmanned systems feature areas, and a focus on new business sectors not featured at FIA before. We are looking forward to developing our ideas over the coming months.”
The early booking discount for FIA2014 runs until 28th June 2013. The FIL team will be present at the Australian International Airshow from 26 Feb – 1Mar and will be available to discuss requirements for FIA2014 or visit http://www.farnborough.com
AIRSHOW NEWS: Durham Tees Valley Airshow Cancelled
The first airshow at Durham Tees Valley Airport in more than 20 years has been cancelled.
Supporters of the airport had raised £35,000 towards the event but need a further £30,000 investment.
Colin Granton, chair of the Friends of Durham Tees Valley Airport group, said a “lack of operational support” – rather than a funding shortfall – meant the show could not go ahead.
The airshow would have taken place this summer.
AIRSHOW NEWS: Sensational Family Event Wings & Wheels Returns
The unmissable, sensational summer event for the whole family, Wings & Wheels, returns on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August 2013 at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey (home to BBC’s Top Gear). *NEW* attractions will blow your mind and famous favourites in the air and on the ground will keep you entertained and buzzing with delight the WHOLE weekend.
Eyes to the sky as the ‘Wings’ of the event treats visitors to outstanding and diverse 5 hour air displays which has historically included show favourites the Red Arrows, Avro Vulcan, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Team Breitling Wingwalkers, accompanied by witty and knowledgeable commentary from aviation experts and display pilots. The ‘Wings’ of the event would not be complete without a close-up inspection of all the weekends visiting aircraft and Dunsfold’s resident Boeing 747 in the ‘Wings Park’.
You don’t need to be a petrol head to delight in the ‘Wheels’ of the show as the paddock gleams with perfect paintwork and the deep murmur and reverberation of finely tuned engines fills the air. Supercars and classic and vintage icons put on an awe inspiring display of power and speed on the Top Gear track in a 2 hour auto spectacular.
We’ve revamped our Wheels Zone which features interactive displays from clubs and a *NEW* crowd line parade. The Stunt Zone not only returns with fast action figure of eights, entwined donuts, a battle competition and rally driving drift display, but hosts gravity defying demonstrations of balance, back flips and somersaults in some hair raising pyrotechnic stunt performances proving two wheels are just as dramatic as four!
The *NEW* improved Military Zone & Paddock adds some classic nostalgia to the ‘Wheel’s, as the regal Military Vehicles complete a cavalcade for spectators before taking their place in our living history and re-enactment displays.
The excitement and anticipation doesn’t stop at the main displays as the 32 acre public arena is bursting with a huge variety of interactive attractions containing all you need for a great family day out. The 1940s Zone will swing to the beat of jive dancing master-classes, while the Hot Rod Zone hosts live rockabilly music, themed retail outlets and a stunning display of nostalgic and ‘kustom’ Hot Rod vehicles. The show arena also boasts laser quest, kids driving, paintballing, kit-plane demonstrations, aviation and motoring simulators, military outlets and displays, static aircraft, a Wall of Death, fairground, emergency services demonstration and over 80 retail outlets selling a wide variety of products and gifts.
Taking the hassle out of your day the show includes added extras to make your experience even more enjoyable; over 25 fixed-price catering outlets, 2 bars, hospitality facilities, free on-site parking, public camping, lost children point, disabled access, informative show commentary, opportunities to meet the pilots, a raffle, official show merchandise and grandstand seating.
The 9th annual Wings & Wheels will be held over the August Bank holiday weekend; Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th August 2013, at Dunsfold Park near Guildford, Surrey, and is open to spectators from 09:00 until 18:00.
Tickets start from £20 for adults, £45 for a family (2 adults and 3 children aged 5 – 15yrs), £6 for children aged between 5 and 15yrs and under 5s are free. Hospitality packages start from £65 per person, weekend passes, grandstand tickets and camping are also available. For more information visit http://www.wingsandwheels.net or to book standard tickets call 08712 305 572.
Wings & Wheels is promoted by Dunsfold Park Limited with proceeds going to nominated charities: Brooklands Museum Trust and Help for Heroes.
AIRSHOW NEWS: Proposals for air show at Durham Tees Valley Airport could be dropped after organisers missed out on investment
PLANS to bring back a popular air show could being dropped after organisers ran out of cash.
Bosses at Durham Tees Valley Airport hoped to bring back the show for the first time since 1989, with displays from the Red Arrows and Tornado and Falcons Parachute demonstration teams.
But tonight (Wednesday, February 6), Colin Granton, chairman of the Friends of Durham Tees Valley Airport, said the group had to find £30,000 by Friday, February 8 after missing out on key investment and sponsorship.
The show is due to take place on Saturday, June 22.
He said: “This was something we really wanted to do, but it is now in real jeopardy because we are short on investment.
“We have raised £35,000, but it has been extremely difficult to attract companies and councils to support the show.
“We have a meeting on Friday, February 8 to discuss the situation, and that will be a last-ditch attempt to keep the air show going.
“If we can’t find the money we won’t be able to run it, which would be a real shame.
“We have put in so much work and so many hours, but times are hard and businesses say they just don’t have the cash to invest.”
Mr Granton, a private pilot, revealed the proposals in November last year, and said he believed a show at the airport, near Darlington, would provide a strong boost to the North-East economy and could even rival Sunderland International Air Show.
He said: “This would be massive for the area and everyone who we have spoken to wants to see the air show back.
“It could certainly rival Sunderland, not on scale, but on the impact visitors would get from seeing planes, helicopters, and aerobatic teams flying past at great speed and in closer proximity.
“The hotels, restaurants and bars would also benefit because people come from far and wide to watch these shows.
“But if it doesn’t happen this year, we are committed to trying to get an air show back at the airport in 2014.”
AIRSHOW NEWS: Petition to Save Southend Air Festival
A petition has been started to save the Southend Air Show after the council announced it was scrapping the annual event.
The move will save £130,000 a year as the authority is forced to save further money in the face of less funding from central government.
But there has been strong criticism of the plans to cut the event which brings hundreds of thousands of people to the town over the weekend in May.
Simon John Ewing and Thomas Curtis both had the idea of starting a petition against the decision and are now joining forces to keep Southend Air Show going.
Simon told Heart: “There’s a lot of anger and confusion because it is such a popular event. Hopefully Southend councillors will change their mind because this is part of the town’s heritage.
“But with corporate sponsors it could still go ahead. Lots of local businesses such as hotels benefit from the influx of visitors so perhaps they should also contribute.”
Thomas told Heart: “The Air Show brings a lot of joy to the town and it brings a lot of people to the town. It is a flagship event for Southend and if you take that away fewer people will come here.
“Once the air show is gone it is going to be unlikely to come back. Other air shows will take flights and it will be much more expensive to run it again in the future.
“We can’t just raise it from the dead.”
Southend Council Leader Nigel Holdcroft said: “We are now into the third year of the austerity measures and these financial decisions are becoming harder and harder to make.
“Some of the savings we are proposing won’t be popular with residents but I would ask them to bear in mind that this crisis was not of our making.”
You can find out more about the campaign to save Southend Air Show here and the petition here
AIRSHOW NEWS: Southend Airshow Cancelled, though not scrapped completely
An article posted by the Southend Echo today has said the Southend Air Festival 2013 has been cancelled following Council Budget cuts.
Council leader Nigel Holdcroft said: “We no longer have any leeway and we have to make real cuts to services in order to balance our books – and that involves making some very hard choices.
“Some of the savings we are proposing won’t be popular with residents but I would ask them to bear in mind that this crisis was not of our making.”
Heart Radio reports that the cancellation may not be a total loss, pointing out the event has not been scrapped completely.
“The Air Show will no longer run as an annual event, although not scrapped completely, to save £130,000.”
AIRSHOW NEWS: IWM Duxford announces its 2013 Airshow Season
We are delighted to announce our air show season for 2013. Tickets for all air shows are now on sale, in good time to solve all your Christmas present dilemmas
Plus, we’ve got a fantastic Early Bird offer running until Thursday 28 February 2013 – receive a 15% discount plus a free child ticket with every adult or senior ticket purchased in advance.
If you’re purchasing tickets for Christmas presents, we recommend that you make your purchases by Tuesday 18 December for UK delivery.
Spring Air Show Remembering the Mighty Eighth Sunday 26 May
Starting the air show season in spectacular style, the Spring Air Show brings together contemporary and historic aircraft for a fabulous day of flying.
This year, the Spring Air Show commemorates the 70th anniversary of the United States Army Air Force arriving at RAF Duxford in April 1943.
We’ll look at the impact of the American Forces on the course of the Second World War in Europe and their cultural influence on the East Anglian community.
Historic US warbirds will take to the skies as we remember the time when the stars and stripes flew at RAF Duxford.
Flying Legends Air Show Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July
The Flying Legends Air Show presents these iconic aircraft in a spectacular display that honours their history and aerial achievements. The flying display promises an un-missable fusion of power, sound, excitement and nostalgia as a series of rare and unique piston-engined aircraft perform their breath-taking flights over the historic airfield at IWM Duxford.
The Early Bird offer does not apply to the Flying Legends Air Show.
The Duxford Air Show Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September
The Duxford Air Show is the highlight of our programme of flying events, featuring an amazing array of aerial displays. We showcase contemporary jet aircraft, historic warbirds, aerobatics and much more!
With rare combinations of aircraft and show-stopping performances, The Duxford Air Show is a truly entertaining aerial spectacle.
Autumn Air Show Sunday 13 October
The Autumn Air Show closes the flying season in relaxed and informal style.
We’ll be throwing the spotlight on the historic aeroplanes that are operated by flying partners based at the museum, with displays by some of the iconic aircraft that call IWM Duxford home.
Join us for a celebration of IWM Duxford’s flying heritage, which continues to thrive today.
Early Bird Offer
We’re offering a marvellous Early Bird discount of 15%on IWM Duxford 2013 air show tickets. The Early Bird offer is available until Thursday 28 February 2013. After this date, the normal advance purchase discount of 10% applies.
Tickets can be purchased online at iwm.org.uk or by calling the Box Office on 01223 499 353. The Box Office is open from Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
There is no booking fee but a postage and packing fee applies per transaction.
Please note that the Early Bird offer does not apply to the Flying Legends Air Show (Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July 2013).
Air show tickets will be on sale in advance until:
Spring Air Show:
· Recommended booking date for overseas postal delivery is Thursday 2 May
· Closing date for UK postal delivery is Monday 13 May
Flying Legends Air Show:
· Recommended booking date for overseas postal delivery is Thursday 20 June
· Closing date for UK postal delivery is Monday 1 July
The Duxford Air Show
· Recommended booking date for overseas postal delivery is Thursday 15 August
· Closing date for UK postal delivery is Monday 26 August
Autumn Air Show
· Recommended booking date for overseas postal delivery is Thursday 19 September
· Closing date for UK postal delivery is Monday 30 September
VIP Packages for the Flying Legends Air Show
Enjoy a choice of two very special air show experiences with our unique range of hospitality passes which offer the best seats in the house at the Flying Legends Air Show (Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July 2013).
The Bremont Flight Lounge, only available at the Flying Legends Air Show, provides guests with an elegant and luxurious location at the heart of the flying action. Join your guests in the tastefully themed luxury marquee where you can enjoy the very best of hospitality, commencing with a champagne and canapé reception, followed by a gourmet delicatessen-style buffet and concluding with a traditional English afternoon cream tea.
Sit back in the comfort and style of the Bremont Flight Lounge garden andmarvel at our world-famous flying display.
Gold Pass offers relaxed entertaining at its best. Enjoy a fine view of the flying action and access to a fully equipped hospitality marquee. Choose a delicious dish from our in-house Gourmet Deli Bar or bring your own picnic lunch and relax in comfort as you watch the flying display from the heart of the flight line.
Flying Legends – two words which instantly evoke the very best of classic aircraft displaying at IWM Duxford in one of the world’s most celebrated air shows.
Enjoy a very special air show experience with our range of hospitality passes which offer the best seats in the house at The Duxford Air Show (Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2013).
Our Platinum Pass offers seats at the heart of the flying action, together with access to a sumptuous Hospitality marquee where you can enjoy a delectable two-course lunch before enjoying a thrilling flying display from the comfort of a private garden enclosure. PlatinumPass is perfect for corporate entertaining or a special family celebration.
Gold Pass offers relaxed entertaining at its best. Enjoy a fine view of the flying action and access to a fully equipped hospitality marquee. Choose a delicious dish from our in-house Gourmet Deli Bar or bring your own picnic lunch and relax in comfort as you watch the flying display from the heart of the flight line.
Following its successful debut last year, the Silver Pass enclosure is available at The Duxford Air Show 2013. Enjoy all the atmosphere and activities that the air show has to offer fromthe convenience of the Silver Pass marquee, specifically created with families in mind. There will be activities to entertain all the family and a refreshment point selling drinks and snacks.
Book your Gold or Silver Pass before Thursday 28 February 2013 and enjoy up to £20 off the standard ticket price.
Tickets for Silver, Gold and Platinum Pass can be purchased online at iwm.org.uk.
AIRSHOW NEWS: Airshow hopes for Durham Tees Valley Airport
Plans to hold an airshow at Durham Tees Valley Airport, the first in more than 20 years, have been revealed.
The announcement was made at the launch of a support group aimed at supporting and promoting the facility.
The Friends of Durham Tees Valley Airport (FODTVA) is made up of local volunteers whose duties include attending events and advising users.
It is already involved in drawing up plans for the airshow, due to be held next June.
Chairman Colin Granton described FODTVA as “a chance to demonstrate the pride which local people feel in their airport, and make a practical contribution to helping it move forward”.
He said: “There are a number of regional airports which have local support groups and we have worked closely with the airport manager Shaun Woods in developing our plans.
“We believe that having additional ‘helping hands’ can make a contribution in many different ways.”
Referring to the proposed airshow, he added: “It’s early days but we are confident that we can put together an entertaining event.
“This could include flying displays and aerobatics, discounted trail flights with the resident flying schools and involvement from organisations including the Great North Air Ambulance and the Police Air Unit.”
The Shuttleworth Collection have revealed their line-up for their first flying day of the display season at Old Warden. (From 
Airshow Organisers, Farnborough International Ltd (FIL) today confirmed that combined sales of exhibition and chalet space for the Farnborough International Airshow 2014 have reached unprecedented levels with around 40% of total space already sold. To date, 38% of its shell schemes stands, 35% of its self-build stand space and a massive 56% of outdoor space have been booked for the show which will take place between 14-25 July 2014.
We are delighted to announce our air show season for 2013. Tickets for all air shows are now on sale, in good time to solve all your Christmas present dilemmas
From BBC News
