Airbourne (air show)

Airbourne, also known under the name " Eastbourne International Airshow ," is the largest air show in the world, which will be held at a coast. It takes place every year in mid-August in Eastbourne on the English Channel in the county of East Sussex in the UK and lasts four days. The air show made ​​the spa - from which derives their name - known internationally. Airbourne was born in 1993 out of a long relationship with the Red Arrows team. Since then, she is held annually and attracts Meanwhile more than half a million visitors.

Air show

The air show is to a large part of national and international military air shows with aircraft, parachutes and helicopters. The most famous aviators are the Red Arrows, the aerobatic team of the Royal Air Force. The Airbourne has Volksfest character and so is next to the flying skills that captivate the crowd for five hours a day, taken care of and on the ground for plenty of entertainment. In 2008 representations were offered over 80, which, in addition to others, the Blue Eagles and the Red Arrows, international military jets, historic aircraft, helicopters, and free-fall parachutist included.

Financing

The air show is a high financial burden on the town of Eastbourne. But the Red Arrows flying twice for 15 minutes cost several million pounds. Prior to 2008, the cost could be covered by the revenue from sponsorship, accommodation for tourists, stalls, selling the event programs and souvenirs, advertising, etc.. In order to ensure its continued existence, the beach and the promenade were blocked and collected as admission £ 5 (about € 6.40 ). This measure, however, was not welcomed by the audience and so only 48,000 tickets were sold, the breakeven point would have been at 76,000. Through the ticket sales, the show was classified as a commercial event, from which led to additional costs in the amount of £ 100,000 (about € 128,000 ) for the services of the police.