EFLEVA day 2017
EFLEVA fly-in Sanicole, Belgium, 30 June – 2nd July 2017 EFLEVA, the European Federation of light, experimental and vintage aircraft is now ten years old and brings together constructors, restorers and operators within the sector throughout Europe. This was their first gathering...
Paris Air Show 2017
Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, France 20th-25th June 2017 Having visited every Paris Salon since 1973 I can confirm that this event enjoyed, or suffered, the hottest weather on record. This spectacular trade show brings together all the aviation nations to showcase...
AeroExpoUK 2017
AeroExpo and HeliUK Expo 2017 Wycombe Air Park, Buckinghamshire, England 1-3 June 2017 This, the twelfth Aero Expo, was returning to Wycombe after a long stay at Sywell and what a great move. A more visitor friendly airport with improved viewing opportunities...
EBACE 2017
Geneva Palexpo, Switzerland, 22-24th May 2017 This years European Business Event was blessed with warm sunshine and high visitor numbers. Now a mature global showcase for all aspects of Business Aviation, supported by the NBAA and EBAA, this provides a unique opportunity...
Gazelle commemorative Fly-in
Middle Wallop Army Aviation Centre, England 8th April 2017 The Sud-Aviation/Westland SA.341 Gazelle helicopter, whilst looking contemporary, celebrated a 50 year anniversary at Middle Wallop in Hampshire. The base is home to Apache maintenance and the Army Air Corps Museum who hosted...
NBAA Convention 2016
Orlando Executive Airport, Herndon, Florida 1-3 November 2016 The National Business Aviation Association Convention operates at two sites; the static display of over 100 aircraft with ample space for visiting aircraft and The Orange County Convention Centre where the spectacular display stands...
Farnborough International 2016
It is becoming a tradition that Farnborough follows RIAT so the power of attraction concentrates the minds of military manufacturers and operators on even-numbered years. Hence, their is duplication of military items but Farnborough's civil contributors and business oriented exhibition extends it's coverage right across the aeronautical spectrum. Although the F-35 stole the headlines, it was the debut of the new airliners that opened cheque books.
AeroExpo 2016
AeroExpo, Sywell Aerodrome, Northants, England. 1-3 July 2016 This annual trade show brings together general aviation pilots and traders and attracts considerable interest for photographers and enthusiasts. The fly-in popularity is, naturally, subject to the variations in the British weather and resultant...
EBACE 2016
Geneva Palexpo, 24-26 May 2016 This years EBACE event was marked by some significant events; the Centenary of Dassault Aviation (and the arrival of the long awaited Falcon 8X), the first visit of the indigenous PC-24 (albeit a flying visit) and the...
Singapore Airshow 2016
Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore, 16 – 21 February 2016 Held every two years this event is promoted as Asia’s largest airshow though it is unclear what unit of measurement qualifies this statement. I imagine the Chinese and Malaysian shows might disagree. It...