Irish Airshows 2017

jasT1981

2017 Ireland and Northern Ireland airshow dates

Foynes Airshow - Saturday 22nd July 2017

Bray Air Display - Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd July 2017

Newcastle B/E Aerospace Festival of Flight - TBA

Airwaves Portrush - Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd September 2017

Some massive news to kick off this topic, Bray & Foynes have joined together, and all displays invited to Bray will also be invited to Foynes. The new brand at Foynes will be known as 'Aviation Ireland'

Newcastle is still TBA. There is a date in place just not officially confirmed in public. I expect this to be made known soon after the Newcastle chamber of commerce meet to discuss town events in 2017 - usually middle to end of Jan.

All other dates are confirmed it seems.

arubex

jasT1981 wrote: »

Bray & Foynes have joined together, and all displays invited to Bray will also be invited to Foynes. The new brand at Foynes will be known as 'Aviation Ireland'

A great idea but a rather limp name, it really doesn't express anything about the event. Sounds more like an ehthusiast's blog. Why not 'Airshow Ireland'?


Discussions about the Newcastle show should be interesting this year following Rockwell-Collin's take-over of B/E Aerospace in Kilkeel who were traditionally the anchor sponsor.

jasT1981

Aviation Ireland seems to be Foynes Boat Museums name moving forward but the article was talking about joining with Bray too. So a bit confusing.

jasT1981

Very early, and what I assume is still provisional booking for the Catalina on its website for a transit to Weston and display in July on the dates of Bray/Foynes. Quite possible for both given the new sharing agreement between the pair.. But nothing 100% confirmed for either show.

http://catalina.cardinal-technologies.com/events.asp

21 July 2017 - 22 July 2017
Flight Type: Transit & Display
From: Duxford - Dublin Weston -- 21 July 2017 - 10:45 (all times local)
To: Dublin Weston - Duxford -- 22 July 2017 - 19:30 (all times local)

jasT1981

Bray dates are now officially confirmed as 22nd & 23rd July.

Week after RIAT so might be a bit tricky to get down so soon after coming back from England though for me

space2ground1

Is it likely we'll see the Red Arrows back in Bray this year?

jasT1981

Given the response to 2016 RA in Bray I would say it is possible. I would be surprised if Bray didn't at least make a request.

We won't know though until the RA schedule is released. End of Feb/Early March I would say we would know. With the RAF all requests need to be in by the end of Sept 2016 for 2017 displays and their display schedule is final once published, unlike civilian displays that add to the schedule on a booking by booking basis usually.

jasT1981

Great start for Bray & Foynes

Spanish F18 Hornet display

22 al 23 de julio - C.15 en el Foynes and Bray Air Display (Irlanda)

http://www.ejercitodelaire.mde.es/ea/pag?idDoc=FE53F4C26C50AC0EC12575DA00416DD7

arkrow

jasT1981 wrote: »

Great start for Bray & Foynes

Spanish F18 Hornet display



http://www.ejercitodelaire.mde.es/ea/pag?idDoc=FE53F4C26C50AC0EC12575DA00416DD7

A solo?

Chris_5339762

That'll be nice provided they don't put it miles out to sea.

jasT1981

Yea, its a solo display. Hopefully not as far out as the Swedish.

However it is active military where as the Swedish aircraft were civil. So hopefully they will be closer like the Reds and Freece were compared to other non military jet displays last year.

arkrow

Spectacular air display planned for Westport

A SPECTACULAR air display is planned to take place in Westport on Sunday, May 14.

The Westport 250 committee has lodged an application with Mayo County Council for the event to take place at the Quay in conjunction with a funfair and food market.

The anticipated audience is expected to be in excess of 5,000.

A licence is required to hold such an event in accordance with Part XVI of the Planning and Development Act, 2000.

Plans and particulars of the extravaganza can be inspected by members of the public at Mayo County Council HQ in Castlebar while submissions and observations can also be made.

A decision on the application is expected to be made before the end of next month.

Not planning much if only 5000 expected. Multiply it by 10 if they make it only half decent.

Storm 10

arkrow wrote: »

Spectacular air display planned for Westport

Not planning much if only 5000 expected. Multiply it by 10 if they make it only half decent.

Would they be able to hold an Airshow there as it's the centre of Westport

jasT1981

Great to see another potential show popping up. Good luck to them and hopefully it can become an annual event.

I am still awaiting the go ahead to post the Newcastle date. I expect it to be public very soon with RAF schedules coming out. Though the date is already out there in some event pages, however I've agreed not to post the date until either the council announce it or RAF dates come out, whichever comes first.

jasT1981

Listowel will have a Huey at a Captain John O’Sullivan Commemoration & Helicopter Fly-In. Saturday 29th April 2017.

Catalina now updated. Looks like Foynes too. (Note - only confirmed at aircraft operators end as of now)

21 July 2017 - 23 July 2017
Flight Type: Transit & Display
From: Duxford - Shannon -- 21 July 2017 - 10:45 (all times local)
To: Dublin Weston - Duxford -- 23 July 2017 - 19:30 (all times local)

airbusa320

http://swafhf.se/flygprogram.html


Viggen for Foynes and Bray

arkrow

airbusa320 wrote: »

http://swafhf.se/flygprogram.html


Viggen for Foynes and Bray

Nothing but a let down for years that, boring show, they wasted money on that their now.

I hope they get the typhoon over. They give them a bit of Welly.

jasT1981

Newcastle has now been confirmed as Saturday 5th August. I've known the date for quite a while, but was waiting on an official press release before posting it myself. That came yesterday via Discover Northern Ireland, and posted on the Newcastle FoF facebook page which I run.

***** Newcastle Date Confirmed *****
This is the news you have been asking for! The B/E Aerospace Festival of Flight Airshow returns to Newcastle on Saturday the 5th of August.

The festival itself will run over 2 days, Friday 4th & Saturday 5th August and the airshow itself will be on the Saturday.
I know many of you have been asking for the dates, we have known the date for quite a while, and it has been mentioned on a few event websites in the last few weeks, however where unable to post until we got official confirmation.

The confirmation came yesterday via Discover Northern Ireland, and the news is the B/E Aerospace Festival of Flight will once again take off on Saturday 5th August.

As of right now no aircraft have been confirmed to the public. As soon as we hear anything, and are able to do so, we will let you know!!
========================================
Full Press Release

The B/E Aerospace Festival of Flight 2017 will once again launch a full programme of thrilling events in Newcastle, County Down 4th & 5th August with the airshow taking place on Saturday 5th August 2017.

The airshow is the centre piece of the Festival where the crowds watch in awe as the sky over Dundrum Bay is filled with the roar of engines. There will also be a programme of amazing displays throughout the afternoon with the Aviation Village so come early and book your space!

The B/E Aerospace Festival of Flight is one of the major highlights in Northern Ireland’s event calendar, attracting many thousands of visitors.

Keep an eye on the website for full programme of events.

http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/B-E-Aerospace-Festival-of-Flight-2017-Newcastle-P64112

Artur.PL

Any chance to see Polish Air Force jet fighter in Bray this year?

Mission99

Red Arrows both days at Portrush. 2nd and 3rd September

jasT1981

Blades also due for Bray.

Newcastle announcements soon, most likely RAF.

duckofdeath

There's a group of propeller planes flying in formation circles over South Dublin right now. Anyone happen to know what that is about? I can't find any info about any airshows today?
Around Dundrum/Marlay Park -ish.

Alun

duckofdeath wrote: »

There's a group of propeller planes flying in formation circles over South Dublin right now. Anyone happen to know what that is about? I can't find any info about any airshows today?
Around Dundrum/Marlay Park -ish.

My wife who works in Leopardstown near the race course just emailed me to ask the same thing. Any ideas?

jasT1981

Not picking up anything on the radar. Local flying club maybe?

accensi0n

Feckers are making me nervous flying over my apartment.

airbusa320

They are probably holding before they do their practice flypast for Easter Sunday over the city centre

Alun

airbusa320 wrote: »

They are probably holding before they do their practice flypast for Easter Sunday over the city centre

Who are "they" though?

jimbis

4 Irish Air Corp PC9's

Their circuits gradually moved east as that bit of weather you see in the background came in from the west

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYGLLLSZ6HM

jasT1981

Yeah, its IAC practice for Easter.

Tenger

Funny how we see these posts and tweets reoccur this time of year!

Steve

I heard them as well passing over today, I think they were chasing away some foreign military aircraft that breached our airspace in February.

(Sorry)

jimbis

Tenger wrote: »

Funny how we see these posts and tweets reoccur this time of year!

As I was watching them earlier my first thought was "I'd say boards is hopping with questions about why we're at war". :pac:

jasT1981

Large update

Portrush has confirmed
RAF Red Arrows
RAF BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane
RAF Tutor
RAF Typhoon

And the following have been confirmed by operator but not Portrush.

Wildcat Aerobatics
Catalina

Newcastle has now confirmed
RAF Red Arrows
RAF BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane.

I've had a peak at the proposed flying plan. It looks like a great show this year if all comes to plan for Newcastle.

Bray - not confirmed by Airshow, Operators only so far have a listing

The Blades
SAAB Viggen
Spanish F18 Hornet
Irish Historic Flight

Sadly no Red Arrows for Bray, their schedule was released today and didn't have any listings in ROI. Just the 2 NI shows.


Foynes have agreed an aircraft share this year it seems with Bray, so the above are also possible for Foynes.

Westport have the following confirmed


BAC Strikemaster
Gerry Humphreys RV7
The Breitling Wingwalkers
Catalina Flying Boat
Eddie Goggins
Irish Historic Flight Foundation
Team RaVen
Pitts Special - Neil Parkinson
Sukhoi 26M
The Irish Parachute Club
Christen Eagle

Storm 10

Wing walkers and Strike master in twice in that lineup at Westport

jasT1981

Whoops, thanks for that. Fixed.

Storm 10

jasT1981 wrote: »

Whoops, thanks for that. Fixed.

Still there twice 😎😎
Wonder why Bray are not updating is it on this year

iguot

jasT1981 wrote: »

Large update

Portrush has confirmed
RAF Red Arrows
RAF BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane
RAF Tutor
RAF Typhoon

And the following have been confirmed by operator but not Portrush.

Wildcat Aerobatics
Catalina

Newcastle has now confirmed
RAF Red Arrows
RAF BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane.

I've had a peak at the proposed flying plan. It looks like a great show this year if all comes to plan for Newcastle.

Bray - not confirmed by Airshow, Operators only so far have a listing

The Blades
SAAB Viggen
Spanish F18 Hornet
Irish Historic Flight

Sadly no Red Arrows for Bray, their schedule was released today and didn't have any listings in ROI. Just the 2 NI shows.


Foynes have agreed an aircraft share this year it seems with Bray, so the above are also possible for Foynes.

Westport have the following confirmed


BAC Strikemaster
Gerry Humphreys RV7
The Breitling Wingwalkers
Catalina Flying Boat
Eddie Goggins
Irish Historic Flight Foundation
Team RaVen
Pitts Special - Neil Parkinson
Sukhoi 26M
The Irish Parachute Club
Christen Eagle

Not a bad little line up for first year at Mayo, better than Birr has managed and they're a good few years going. It's all very very repetitive nowadays though.

Bray must have something special planned to not have the reds.....surly?

Oscar Bravo

The Christen eagle displaying at Westport will be Sligo based G-CFIF. new smoke system fitted recently and was put to the test at Birr last weekend

jasT1981

Wildcat Aerobatics confirmed for Newcastle by aircraft operator.

Trigg Display Team confirmed for Bray by aircraft operator on both days.

jasT1981

Royal Jordanian Falcons have a listing on their website for both days of Bray.

Duffer2010

jasT1981 wrote: »

Royal Jordanian Falcons have a listing on their website for both days of Bray.

Good stuff-here's hoping for a few more jets to be added. Nice to get some vintage acts too.

EchoIndia

jasT1981 wrote: »

Royal Jordanian Falcons have a listing on their website for both days of Bray.

Usually supported by an RJAF C-130.

nuac

The Westport Airshow on 14th May next is not restricted to 5000 spectators

The point is that a Licence under the Plannng legislation has to be obtained for any event which is expected to attract more than 5000.

jasT1981

Bray have announced the first part of their 2017 line up

Spanish Air Force F18 Hornet
Catalina flying boat.
Team Raven,
The ‘Swedish Air Force Historic Flight’ Viggen
Spitfire
Patrouille Tranchant,
Norwegian Mig 15
Norwegian Vampire pair
The Irish Historic Flight Foundation Boeing Stearman & Chipmunks.

Foynes have also announced the same.

Steve

Saw what I think was IAC practicing yesterday over S Dublin. Too far away to tell but 4 in a diamond formation.

Duffer2010

Steve wrote: »

Saw what I think was IAC practicing yesterday over S Dublin. Too far away to tell but 4 in a diamond formation.

Yes seen them too. Looked like they were flying towards Bray. I thought it might have been part of a photo shoot for their announcement of this year's line up.

Duffer2010

Do we know who is operating the Spitire. Is it the Grace one again?

Cheers

iguot

Thats an awful line up.

Storm 10

I waited in anticipation that something out of the ordinary was going to be announced but it was a very poor lineup that they posted , Foynes had the same lineup a day ahead of Bray, it's silly the way they went about it saying they would post at 7.15 yesterday.

snaproll

Why are some people never happy with the line up at these shows.
Do they realise what it takes to get permission from the authorities these days to even put on a display with one aircraft never mind a number of different acts.
Be glad to have these airshows while they last because it may not be long until it is next to impossible to run them.

jasT1981

The shows in Ireland are very lucky to have the IAA fully support and help develop airshows. Up here in NI and across the water in GB the CAA do everything they can to stifle airshows and are not very supportive.

Also, this is only round 1 of announcements. There is more to come including the RJF.

It is lacking the likes of Red Arrows and Frecce Tricolori but what a lot of people don't understand is you don't simply book air force displays like you would civilian displays like Team Raven, Strikemaster or the Grace Spitfire/Seafire duo we had last year.

The process is a long one, you first have to apply for aircraft close to 9 months in advance ( or in Brays case 10 months nearly) . Applications have to be in to the Air Forces by the end of September the year before and they will then allocate aircraft.

All a show can do is apply and say what they would like. However if they get them or not is fully up to the air forces and not the the event organizers, and usually air forces get around 600 application requests for a heck of a lot less display slots.

Also, there is a serious lack of jets on the airshow scene right now outside of military. The UK alone has lost so many jet displays in the wake of Shoreham as well as other displays like the Vulcan now being grounded for good.