Muhammad Nabeel Abbasi (62573)

Air show
An air show is a public event where aircraft are exhibited. Events at which aviator show their
flying skills and the capabilities of their aircraft. They often include aerobatics demonstrations,
without they are called "static air shows" with aircraft parked on the ground. The largest
commercial air show is Le Bourget followed by Farnborough, while Dubai air show and
Singapore Air Show are both claiming the third place.

History of Air show:

Early exhibition aviators staged the first air shows beginning around 1910. Individual pilots and
small groups of aviators got together and flew demonstrations to make a living, promote
aviation, and entertain the masses. Eventually these aviators started competing to see who could
perform the best stunts, and fly the highest, fastest, and farthest. By the start of World War I, air
shows had become a popular international phenomenon. The Los Angeles (California)
International Air Meet (January 10 to January 20, 1910) was among the earliest airshows in the
world and the first major airshow in the United States. Approximately 254,000 over 11 days the
ticket were sold. The Los Angeles Times called it "one of the greatest public events in the history
of the West. The roots of the air show industry date back to the barnstormers of the 1920s and
30s, for all practical purposes, the birth of what we know as “modern air shows” occurred with
the founding of International Council of Air Shows ICAS. Air shows now had a single forum
in which to discuss issues of common concern, to share ideas, and, to conduct business with
performers and support service providers. The Abbotsford Airshow began in 1962 when the
Abbotsford Flying Club held an airshow to promote flying from the Abbotsford Airport. The
Flying Club partnered with the Abbotsford Rotary Club who provided $700 to fund the event.
The first show was a success, attracting 15,000 people. By 1965 the Abbotsford Airshow had
become the largest airshow in Canada.

Worldwide Famous Air Show:

The Paris Air Show (Paris-Le Bourget), is the largest Air Show before UK's Farnborough,
followed by Dubai Air Show or Singapore Airshow. It is a large trade fair, demonstrating
military and civilian aircraft, and is attended by many military forces and the major aircraft
manufacturers, often announcing major aircraft sales. It starts with four professional days and is
then opened to the general public followed from Friday to Sunday. The format is similar to
Farnborough, Dubai and Singapore.
Attraction and Features:
Most air shows feature warbirds, aerobatics, and demonstrations of modern military aircraft, and
many air shows offer a variety of other aeronautical attractions as well, such as wing-walking,
radio-controlled aircraft, water/slurry drops from firefighting aircraft, simulated helicopter
rescues and sky diving. Larger airshows can be headlined by military jet demonstration teams. In
the United States, those are the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and USAF Thunderbirds. The Canadian
Forces Snowbirds will headline many airshows in Canada and the United States. Many airshows
in the United Kingdom are headlined by the RAF's Red Arrows. Specialist aerobatic aircraft have
powerful piston engines, light weight and big control surfaces, making them capable of very high
roll rates and accelerations. A skilled pilot will be able to climb vertically, perform very tight
turns, tumble his aircraft end-over-end and perform manoeuvres during loops.

Business:
Some air shows are held as a business venture or as a trade event where aircraft, avionics and
other services are promoted to potential customers. Many air shows are held in support of local,
national or military charities. Military air firms often organize air shows at military airfields as a
public relations exercise to thank the local community, promote military careers and raise the
profile of the military.

Safety: Air shows may present some risk to spectators and aviators. Accidents have occurred,
sometimes with a large loss of life, such as the 1988 disaster at Ramstein Air Base in Germany
and the 2002 air show crash at Lviv, Ukraine. Because of these accidents, the various aviation
authorities around the world have set rules and guidance for those running and participating in
air displays. Air displays are often monitored by aviation authorities to ensure safe procedures.
Rules govern the distance from the crowds that aircraft must fly. These vary according to the
rating of the pilot/crew, the type of aircraft and the way the aircraft is being flown. For instance,
slower lighter aircraft are usually allowed closer and lower to the crowd than larger, faster types.
Also, a fighter jet flying straight and level will be able to do so closer to the crowd and lower
than if it were performing a roll or a loop. Despite display rules and guidances, accidents have
continued to happen. However, air show accidents are rare and where there is proper supervision
air shows have impressive safety records. Each year, organizations such as International Council
of Air Shows and European Airshow Council meet and discuss various subjects including air
show safety where accidents are discussed and lessons learned
Aircrafts:
140 aircraft including the Airbus A321neo, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing B787-10, Beluga Airbus,
Boeing B737 Max90.
Air Show Facts:
Average number of air shows each year in U.S. and Canada: 325-350 Estimated total attendance
at North American air shows: 10-12 million per year total industry revenue: approximately $110
million per year Number of air show pilots in the U.S. and Canada: 320 Over 23 million people
attend more than 400 air shows annually.