AFTER a three-year hiatus the popular The Rand Airport Airshow returns.
Rand Airport in Germiston is the host venue, to be held on Sunday August 30.
The airshow was last held in 2023, and according to the organisers, fans should expect aerial displays featuring some of South Africa’s most exciting aircraft and display pilots.
Aircraft displays will include the Rand Airport-based Puma Flying Lions, Harvards, Master Power Extra 330s, the classic Beech 18 and many more. The flying programme will showcase a mix of aerobatics, historic aircraft and high-energy aerial performances.
With new sponsors aboard Essential Fuels- General Manager Paul Kruger remarked: “We’re proud to be the headline sponsor of this year’s Rand Airport Airshow, an event that brings people together to celebrate the excitement and possibility of aviation.
“For us, supporting the airshow is about more than just aircraft and displays. It’s about opening young eyes to a world of opportunity, sparking curiosity about the industry and showing the many career paths aviation can offer.
We’re honoured to help showcase the sector and inspire the next generation of pilots, engineers and innovators,” he said.
Static aircraft displays will be on show throughout the event with flight schools also present to showcase their training programmes and opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career in aviation.
With a thrilling day of aviation, entertainment and family fun, gates open at 08:00, with the flying display and airshow programme running from 10:00 to 15:30.
Tickets are available now on sale via Quicket:
Adults R160,
Pensioners R120,
Kids under 12 R100, and under 2s free.
Image supplied (The Rand Airport Airshow returns and will be hosted at the Rand Airport in Germiston on Sunday 30.)
