Airbus A380 - display at Portrush in 11 days

Mission99

The Airbus A380 has been confirmed for its debut at NI International Airshow at Portrush in Co. Antrim. It will do a flying display (not a fly-by) on the Saturday only. It's a free 2-day show and also features Red Arrows, Eurofighter, Blades, Gnats, Vampire, Spitfire, Commando beach landing etc. etc. etc.
5th and 6th September.
http://www.niinternationalairshow.co.uk

Aedan

Surely if this was the case it would be heavily advertised as the A380 alone would bring in a massive crowd id think. There is no mention of it on the site too just a shadow of an A380

Reoil

Oh, I hope this is true! I'm there if it is

Reoil

OK ready for some more great news? I've had to sit on this for 2 weeks and I've been itching to tell.

I got a call from Airbus and they asked if we'd be interested in displaying one of their planes at Portrush. Naturally I said yes, and asked which one. He says, "Oh its the 380"

I nearly fell off the chair.

So, Saturday 5th, about 2.30pm, shes coming in over the bay and the pilot has promised to "leave the crowd amazed".

What a sight with the Navy ship in same shot.

http://www.niaviation.co.uk/uk-ireland-airshows-and-events/portrush-airshow-2009/100/

westdub

Aedan wrote: »

Surely if this was the case it would be heavily advertised as the A380 alone would bring in a massive crowd id think. There is no mention of it on the site too just a shadow of an A380

They couldnt confirm its display until airbus gave the all clear for the A 380 to attend the show.......Its on the offical site now......:D:D

simkit

Not suprised to hear this as the A380 is coming to the UK mainly for the "40yrs of Airbus" Family Day over the water here in North Wales..guess they might aswell get a bit of extra publicity while they're around.

I guarantee you'll be impressed, awesome aircraft...one of the most suprising things is just how quiet it is too considering it's size - fingers crossed for good weather !!

Simon

Foggy43

I suppose I have heard nothing as a you are all on your way home from Portrush. Just found this for us that couldn't get there.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8239900.stm

Reoil

Some of my photos from the Airbus performing a double approach and go from Belfast City airport. Awesome to see.

EchoIndia

The performance at Portrush was nice too, though it was over all too quickly. I'll post photos later.

EchoIndia

My Portrush photos here:

http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=portrush&w=24101413%40N03

highlydebased

Just for the record, here's its flightplans from the day...

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Remarks
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AIB104 EGPH-EGPK
N0331F140 PIK
Remarks
-SEL AJDM -REG FWWOW -TTLEET 0026 -ALTRNT1 LFBO -RMK 1APPROACH+1VISUAL CIRCUIT+1 APPROACH TO EGPK AND DIRECTELY DEPARTURE TO EGAC ON AIB105


AIB105 EGPK-EGAC
N0400F100 TRN N552D MAC DCT COLRE OAT STAY1/0020 DCT BEL/N0300F100 GAT
Remarks
-REG FWWOW -TTLEET 0040 -ALTRNT1 LFBO -RMK 1 APPROACH+1VISUAL CIRCUIT+1APPROAC TO PORTRUSH 1APPROACH TO EGAC AND DIRECTELY TO EGNR

AIB106 EGAC-EGNR
N0400F190 PEPOD DCT IOM L10 WAL
Remarks
-REG FWWOW -TTLEET 0025 -ALTRNT1 LFBO -RMK 1APPROACH+1VISUAL CIRCUIT+1APPROACH+1 VISUAL CIRCUIT+1APPROACH TO EGNR AND DIRECTELY TO EGBB AIB107