Minister for Technology and Aviation, Gordon Rich‐Phillips used today’s official launch of the 2013 Airshow to announce the Government’s decision to continue support for the event until 2025.
Airshow CEO Ian Honnery says the Government’s decision recognises the event’s significance on Victoria’s major events calendar.
“The Avalon Airshow is one of the Asia‐Pacific's most prestigious aviation, aerospace and defence events, and is a prime example of how to showcase the latest in innovation, technology and spectacular flying displays to both trade and public audiences.”
The 2013 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition begins next week and will culminate with an action packed public Airshow across the weekend.
Military muscle and old world glamour from a by‐gone aviation era took to the skies above Avalon Airport for today’s official launch.
The event also paid homage to the role of women in Aviation with female pilots and some high flying female aerialists all taking centre stage.
This four‐engine heavy airlifter can carry up to 70 tonnes, allowing RAAF to rapidly deploy troops, supplies, combat vehicles, heavy equipment or support aero‐medical evacuation anywhere in the world.
Also taking to the skies for the first time in Australia, another of the stars of the Airshow, theUK based Breitling Wingwalkers.
