I think they made a mistake not moving the show to July/early August when it was known the Reds weren't going to be there. It's been known since last year so plenty of time to do it. Newcastle did it sucuessfully in 2019 at shorter notice.

True, but don't forget it's the local traders who help determine when the show is held and they want it in September.

No other reason to have it at that time of the year when nearly all the other shows are in July/August.

Quote from: keegster on Aug 07, 2024, 18:02True, but don't forget it's the local traders who help determine when the show is held and they want it in September.

No other reason to have it at that time of the year when nearly all the other shows are in July/August.

It's a fine line between drawing a crowd in September etc and not. Earlier in the year would have been better, though can't say the weather would have been better!

Irish Coast Guard S92 S&R demo added to the show via the official website.

Possibly the final S92 display as the ICG are due to move to the AW189 soon

I always understood that Portrush was late in the year because come rain or shine the town will be bunged on weekends in July & August anyway. So they angle for a date just after the kids are back at school.

That's very true, other issue's with a Sept show is the less than favourable weather the airshow has been blessed with.There hasn't been many dry ones,and the wind can be brutal.

Also so late in the airshow season, some aircraft operators don't want to risk a long flight up to north coast or have even put their aircraft away for maintenance.

I think it was mentioned earlier, as in a few years ago, that it's held in September because all the weekends throughout the Summer have other events. The air show, in September, is meant to be the 'last weekend' of the Summer season.

Also in recent years the airshow in Ayr has been on the same dates. This years Ayr airshow has only bbmf (if it makes it) typhoon falcons and RN black cats.not a great line up either

Black Cats would actually be a good addition for Portrush if it was the pairs demo. I enjoyed their pairs display this year and it is far better than their solo demo.

Quote from: JasonT1981 on Aug 10, 2024, 19:10Black Cats would actually be a good addition for Portrush if it was the pairs demo. I enjoyed their pairs display this year and it is far better than their solo demo.

I was actually pricing the ferry as I would like to see their display but its listed as solo or pairs on the poster.plus the ferry is extortionate but I would agree the black cats pair would be entertaining. But is there an up-to-date list of Portrush aircraft? I'm assuming there won't be any static displays due to the location. Also anyone heard anymore on the suprise addition? I'd love it to be the f35 but I can't see it.

Quote from: rookie on Aug 10, 2024, 21:44

Quote from: JasonT1981 on Aug 10, 2024, 19:10Black Cats would actually be a good addition for Portrush if it was the pairs demo. I enjoyed their pairs display this year and it is far better than their solo demo.

I was actually pricing the ferry as I would like to see their display but its listed as solo or pairs on the poster.plus the ferry is extortionate but I would agree the black cats pair would be entertaining. But is there an up-to-date list of Portrush aircraft? I'm assuming there won't be any static displays due to the location. Also anyone heard anymore on the suprise addition? I'd love it to be the f35 but I can't see it.

Yes since the redevelopment of the Ramore Head tennis court etc, there is no where for any choppers to land really. Only thing static will be whatever UAS send. As far as a big surprise,  in 2022, it was to be "Team Shadow" the short lived Irish Air Corps PC12 3 ship display team. See previous posts on page 4 about that.

BBMF Lancaster
The Starlings
OV-10 Bronco
Jet Pitts Muscle Biplane
RAF Tutor

Confirmed on website today

Please don't tell me the big debut was the Starlings

https://airshowni.com/display-schedule-2024/

Irish Air Corp now added

Along with Airborne Pyrotechnics Team (Saturday evening only)