{"id":14964,"date":"2017-09-01T10:30:01","date_gmt":"2017-09-01T09:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=14964"},"modified":"2017-09-01T10:30:33","modified_gmt":"2017-09-01T09:30:33","slug":"air-waves-portrush-ready-to-thrill-with-world-class-aerobatics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2017\/09\/air-waves-portrush-ready-to-thrill-with-world-class-aerobatics\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Waves Portrush ready to thrill with world-class aerobatics"},"content":{"rendered":"

Portrush to welcome 200,000 spectators\u00a0<\/em>to largest airshow on the island of Ireland<\/em><\/h1>\n

\"\"Some of world\u2019s most famous aviation attractions will take to the skies over Portrush\u2019s eastern shoreline this weekend for two days of thrilling flying aerobatics.<\/p>\n

Air Waves Portrush, running on Saturday 2nd <\/sup>and Sunday 3rd<\/sup> September 2017, is the largest airshow on the island of Ireland and will welcome over 200,000 spectators for a packed programme of aerial and land based entertainment.<\/p>\n

The stellar line-up of world-class aerobatics will include the world-famous<\/strong> RAF Red Arrows (sponsored by The Adelphi Portrush) who will perform their trademark formations, close passes and dynamic loops on both days.<\/p>\n

The dramatic and noisy Typhoon jet (sponsored by B&E Security Systems) will give crowds a thrilling show of power on both Saturday and Sunday as it displays its jaw-dropping manoeuvrability.<\/p>\n

Also, hotly anticipated is the breath-taking aerobatics of the Wildcat display team (sponsored by Portrush Atlantic Hotel), the extremely popular Muscle Bi-plane (sponsored by Barry\u2019s Portrush) and Team Raven (sponsored by JP Corry), who will be making their first ever appearance at the show.<\/p>\n

Vietnam veterans Huey and Loach and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight\u2019s Spitfire will once again wow crowds with their distinctive flypasts.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond the organisers control the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight\u2019s Lancaster and Hurricane, as all Merlin powered aircraft, remain grounded for safety reasons.<\/p>\n

There will be a stunning pyrotechnic aerial display in Portstewart (sponsored by Morelli\u2019s) on the Saturday evening that will also include a packed programme of family entertainment, live music from The illegals and a magnificent seafront fireworks display.<\/p>\n

Looking forward to the show, Richard Baker, Director of Leisure & Development at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council said: \u201cAir Waves Portrush is truly going from strength to strength and is a signature event for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. It\u2019s an event that captures the imagination of not only dedicated aviation enthusiasts, but young and old from across the island of Ireland.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are expecting over 200,000 spectators to attend the show over the two days and they will certainly not be disappointed as we have worked tirelessly to ensure we have once again grown this year\u2019s show by bringing new attractions to both the air and the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event has an enhanced visitor experience on the ground with live music, street entertainment, fun zone, Motor Village and the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market.<\/p>\n

The Ulster Aviation Society and the Ulster Gliding Club will invite visitors into a bygone era with its collection of vintage flying machines and gliding aircraft.<\/p>\n

The STEM Village will make a welcome return after its successful debut last year bringing together a range of employers and education providers aimed to showcasing career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.<\/p>\n

Richard added: \u201cWith huge crowds anticipated on both days, we are working closely with the PSNI and Translink to ensure we minimise traffic congestion as much as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cTranslink is providing additional capacity on trains and buses and we would encourage as many visitors as possible to use these services, as well as the free park and ride shuttle bus. \u201c<\/p>\n

The official Air Waves Portrush 2017 souvenir programme is now on sale from selected outlets in Portrush, Portstewart, Coleraine and Ballymoney and Visitor Information Centres throughout the borough of the Causeway Coast and Glens.<\/p>\n

For more information on Air Waves Portrush visit www.airwavesportrush.co.uk<\/a> or search for Air Waves Portrush on Facebook and Twitter.<\/p>\n

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