Airexpo
| Airexpo | |
|---|---|
 2007 Airexpo | |
| Genre | Commercial air show |
| Dates | May |
| Frequency | Every year |
| Venue | Muret - Lherm Aerodrome |
| Location(s) | Muret |
| Coordinates | 43°26′59″N 1°15′46″E / 43.449803°N 1.262799°ECoordinates: 43°26′59″N 1°15′46″E / 43.449803°N 1.262799°E |
| Country | France |
| Established | 1987 |
| Attendance | 30 000 (2011) |
| Activity | aerobatic displays static displays |
| Organized by | École nationale de l'aviation civile and Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace |
| Website | airexpo.org |
Airexpo is a French airshow started in 1987. It is the third most important airshow of France.[1] It is organized by the students of the grandes écoles École nationale de l'aviation civile and those of the Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace.[2] It is held yearly usually on the Muret - Lherm Aerodrome.[3]
Presentation[]
The aircraft are representative of the world of aviation, from the Supermarine Spitfire to the F-18, through the little Robin DR400. The airliners are also regularly represented with the participation of Airbus and ATR, with the Airbus A380 and A340-600 or the ATR 72-500.
History[]
From Lasbordes to Muret[]
The first show was held at the Toulouse – Lasbordes Airport. However, with the number of visitors increasing, the association decided to move to Muret - Lherm Aerodrome.
16th and 17th editions (2002-2003)[]
The 16th edition welcomed the Patrouille de France 1 June 2002. For the 17th edition, 3 May 2003, the eight Alpha Jets returned.
20th and 21st editions (2006-2007)[]
The 20th edition welcomed over 30,000 visitors on 13 May 2006. The 21st edition of Airexpo took place on 12 May 2007 and attracted over 33,000 people.
22nd edition (2008)[]
The 22nd edition was organized at the Base aérienne 101 Toulouse-Francazal (Francazal airport) on 25 May 2008. The aircraft Douglas DC-3, Noratlas, Dassault Rafale, Airbus A300-600ST Beluga[4] and A380 were at the airshow.
23rd edition (2009)[]
The 23rd edition was organized at the Muret - Lherm Aerodrome on 30 May 2009.[5] The aircraft at the airshow were:
- Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet,
- Airbus A380,
- ATR 72,
- North American P-51D Mustang,
- Aérospatiale Alouette III.
24th edition (2010)[]
The 24th edition was organized at the Muret - Lherm Aerodrome. More than 30 aircraft were at the airshow, including:
- Airbus A380,
- Airbus Beluga,
- ATR 72 and ATR 42.
Miss France 2010 was also at the airshow.
25th edition (2011)[]
The 25th edition took place on 28 May 2011. Twenty flying displays were presented to the public. Presenting at the airshow on the occasion of its 25th anniversary were:
- Breitling Jet Team,
- Red Arrows,
- Eurocopter EC175,
- Airbus A400M,
- Airbus A380,
- Curtiss P-40 Warhawk,
- Mitsubishi A6M Zero,
- Extra EA-300,
- Pitts Special.
26th edition (2012)[]
The 26th edition took place on 12 May 2012.[6]
27th edition (2013)[]
The 27th edition took place on 8 June 2013 in Muret-Lherm.[7]
28th edition (2014)[]
The 28th edition took place on May 31st 2014 in Muret-Lherm.[citation needed]
See also[]
- Aero India
- Air show
- Berlin Air Show
- Dubai Airshow
- Farnborough Airshow
- MAKS Airshow
- Air/Space America 88
- Paris Air Show
- List of airshows
References[]
- ^ (in French) Airexpo, le plus grand meeting du sud-ouest Archived 2012-05-15 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ (in French) 26ème édition du meeting aérien Airexpo sur l’aérodrome de Muret-Lherm (31)
- ^ (in French) Air-expo fait sont retour à Muret[permanent dead link]
- ^ (in French) Airexpo
- ^ (in French) Vidéo 1 - Air Expo 2009
- ^ (in French) Muret. Airexpo : l'A380 en vedette
- ^ (in French) Official Website
External links[]
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