Australian International Airshow back to life

Across the first weekend in March, Avalon Airport will ring to the thunder of jets, the clatter and roar of aerobatic and vintage aircraft and a host of family fun at the 2023 Australian International Airshow & Aerospace and Defence Exposition (Airshow 2023).

The largest airshow of its type in the Southern Hemisphere, Airshow 2023 will combine a spectacular three-day flying program across March 3-5, with family entertainment and an insight into Australia’s defence and civil aviation fleets, the industry that sustains them and the careers the sector offers.

It will kick off on Friday with Night Alight, one of the world’s few evening airshows, featuring spectacular flying and fireworks, and roll into a Saturday and Sunday program highlighting the cream of Royal Australian Air Force, Navy and Army aircraft, plus military visitors from the air forces of the United States, South Korea, Germany, Japan, Malaysia and New Zealand.

The Airshow will highlight aviation from every angle, from homebuilt light aircraft and gyrocopters to sleek business jets, commercial aircraft, helicopters and military jets.

New for 2023, the General Aviation and Airsport precinct will include up to 150 private vintage, classic and modern light aircraft, with visitors even being invited to pick up a tool and help build a real plane. More than 30 aviation organisations will display a cross section of aviation activities, including seaplanes, gliding, ballooning, museums and aircraft restoration, women in flight, safety and aviation careers.

“We want to feature general aviation and airsport and show the general public that this sector of aviation is exciting, advanced and innovative,” said Justin Giddings, chief executive officer of Airshow 2023 organiser AMDA Foundation.

Also new for 2023, the Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles jet team, flying their supersonic Korean Aerospace Industry T-50 supersonic aircraft, will make their first Australian appearance after winning display awards at overseas events such as the 2022 Royal International Air Tattoo.

But it won’t just be about those magnificent men and women in their flying machines. There will be plenty to see and do at ground level, including classic car displays, drone racing, military dog demonstrations and a host of careers and skills activities, plus a new Kids Zone with fun aviation-related activities in a temperature-controlled facility.

To celebrate the return of the Airshow after a four-year hiatus, Airshow 2023 is offering free general admission for anyone aged 15 years and under.

There are ticket categories to accommodate every need: general admission is perfect for those who want to roam the site all day or bring their picnic rug. Gold Pass might be the best choice for people wanting the grandstand view. There are also options for those who want to wine and dine in a luxurious glass-front air-conditioned chalet with gourmet meals and beverages for hours.

For more information, head to airshow.com.au

For tickets, head to airshow.com.au or Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com.au

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