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7NEWS
2 days ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2025 cancelled amid beach safety concerns
One of the biggest tourism drawcards has been sidelined for 2025, with the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast officially cancelled due to ongoing beach erosion. The high-octane aerial spectacle, set to return to Surfers Paradise from August 15–17, has now been pushed back an entire year, following the continued impact of Cyclone Alfred and relentless coastal conditions which have hammered the city's foreshore, Airshow director Kevin Elliott said on Friday. 'Our team had every confidence that the ongoing beach restoration efforts would have the sandy beach in Surfers Paradise in peak shape in time for this year's event. 'Unfortunately, a combination of severe weather, recurring king tides, and powerful swell created new safety concerns. It's been one step forward, two steps back. 'The decision to cancel this year's event timely and decisively is the right one.' The airshow had become a flagship event on the Gold Coast calendar, attracting over 200,000 aviation enthusiasts from across the country with major economic benefits for Queenslands ' tourism industry. But this year's hopes were dashed. John Warn, CEO of Experience Gold Coast, said that the three-day event would have injected $33 million into the economy. 'It is a big hit.' More than four million cubic metres of sand were lost from the coastline during Cyclone Alfred. Local authorities have been working around the clock to restore the beach. 'There has been such a monumental effort behind the scenes around beach restoration,' Warn explained. 'The money, the resources, the equipment and the team effort has been exceptional. 'Unfortunately, Mother Nature has not been on our side. 'We've had significant rainfall, huge swells, king tides on the back of a one in 50-year cyclone. 'It made it very, very difficult. 'Unfortunately it hasn't landed in our favour and we've had to make that really difficult decision.' No option but to cancel In recent weeks, contingency plans were explored – including date changes and venue shifts – but none met the event's strict safety and scale standards. 'Delivering a substandard experience is not what you've come to expect. And it's not what we're prepared to offer,' Elliott explained. 'After considering all alternatives ... we couldn't find a way to keep our community safe without compromising the show, either in the air or on the ground.' Ticket holders will receive full refunds. 'You've got access to a full refund or you can defer and hold your ticket for next year and we are asking and encouraging our accommodation providers to provide that same opportunity to customers who have also booked for the weekend,' Warn said. While 2025 is off the radar, organisers are already locking in dates for 2026, promising that the event will return 'bigger, faster and louder' from August 14–16. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate backed the decision, saying safety had to come first. 'Beach recovery works continue, but we cannot guarantee this section of coastline will be ready to welcome 200,000-plus people in August.' The cancellation is a blow to the city's tourism economy, especially after 2024's record-breaking turnout, where jets like the F-35 Lightning II and F/A-18 Super Hornet wowed crowds. Local businesses hailed the previous airshow as one of the busiest weekends of the year.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
English Riviera Airshow returns to Paignton at the weekend
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected in Torbay at the weekend as the English Riviera Airshow three-day event, on the seafront at Paignton Green between Friday 30 May and Sunday 1 June, was to feature flying displays, fireworks, live music and entertainment, organisers said. Some of the UK's most iconic aircraft were due to take to the skies, including the RAF's Red Arrows, who were due to open the show, they added. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were to carry out extra patrols, and also warned the public to expect heavy traffic and road closures. What's on and when? The airshow, set against the backdrop of the Torbay coastline, has been held annually since 2016 and is the first event in the UK's airshow calendar. It is set to include performances from the RAF Red Arrows, the RAF Typhoon and British Army's Red Devils Parachute Display Team. Organisers said the event had been growing year-on-year, with a special opening night on Friday for the first time in its history. Here is the planned line-up of what spectators can 30 May - Opening night 18:00-22:00: Spitfire flypast at duskThe Fireflies pyrotechnic displayLive music headlined by The Funk City BandFireworks display at 22:00 Saturday 31 May - Flying will take place between:14:00 and 16:0016:30 and 18:00RAF Red Arrows to close the showSunday 1 June - Flying is scheduled between: 12:00 and 13:1513:50 and 14:5515:20 and 16:15Flying times were subject to change, said organisers. Meanwhile, visitors could enjoy live music, entertainment and a wide range of food and drink stalls at the event village on the green throughout the weekend. Road closures Organisers said road closures and safety measures would be in place between 11:00 BST and 19:00 on Saturday and Sunday, limiting vehicle access around Paignton seafront. Police and Torbay Council have advised visitors to use public transport, walk or cycle. Drivers should allow extra time for their journey, they and Cornwall Police said: "If you need to talk to us about something, or just want to meet your local officers, then please come up and say hello - that's what we are here for."Details of road closures and diversions are on the Torbay Council website. The airshow is free to attend and funded by various partners, including Torbay Council, the English Riviera BID Company, several corporate sponsors and individual donors.
The Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- The Standard
US suspends sales of some US technologies to China's airplane maker COMAC, NYT reports
A Comac C919 plane is displayed at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore February 21, 2024. REUTERS
Emirates 24/7
18-04-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Ahmed bin Saeed chairs the first meeting of the Supreme Committee
Ahmed bin Saeed chairs the first meeting of the Supreme Committee overseeing the organisation of the Dubai Airshow 2025 The 19th edition of the Airshow is set to take place from 17 to 21 November 2025 His Highness: Dubai Airshow serves as a strategic platform that reflects the UAE's leadership in aviation and aerospace 'Hosting this global event further cements Dubai's status as a leading global hub for innovation and future-focused technologies' His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Dubai Airshow, chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Committee overseeing the organisation of the Dubai Airshow 2025. The meeting reviewed the latest updates and ongoing preparations for the 19th edition of the Airshow, set to take place from 17 to 21 November 2025. His Highness highlighted that the Dubai Airshow serves as a strategic platform that reflects the UAE's leadership in aviation and aerospace and underscores the country's continued progress in these vital sectors. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed said: 'Backed by the support of our leadership and the strong collaboration of our strategic partners, hosting this global event further cements Dubai's status as a leading global hub for innovation and future-focused technologies.' His Highness added: 'We take pride in the accomplishments of the previous edition and look forward to this year's event serving as a new milestone that embodies our aspirations for the future.' The 2023 edition of the Dubai Airshow recorded over $101 billion in announced deals. The event also brought together more than 1,400 exhibitors from 148 countries and welcomed over 135,000 visitors, underscoring its status as a major global gathering for the aviation sector. During the meeting, the Committee reviewed key organisational updates. His Highness praised the progress made in ongoing preparations and expressed appreciation to all participating entities for their continued efforts in reinforcing the Dubai Airshow's position as one of the world's leading aviation events. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
6 Children and Pregnant Woman Among 13 Hospitalized After Apartment Explosion
Six children were among the 13 people injured during an early morning explosion at a Detroit apartment building, authorities said. The Detroit Fire Department responded to a 911 call at a 12-unit apartment building around 4 a.m. local time on Monday, March 31, Corey McIsaac, the department's director of media relations, said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. "Thankfully due to our teams getting there so fast, everyone was rescued from the building," he added. As of 1:30 p.m., a 27-year-old woman, a 28-year-old man and a 3-year-old girl remained in critical condition, McIsaac said. They are all being treated for burns. A 26-year-old pregnant woman is still being monitored. The other transported individuals received treatment and have been released. After the initial explosion, resident Steffen Moore told Fox affiliate WJBK that he thought someone had crashed into the building. Related: Pilot in 'Serious' Condition After Plane Hits the Ground and Shatters in Front of Shocked Crowd at Airshow: 'It Was Awful' "I thought it was just somebody had crashed into the building literally, but then you look at it and there's no fire, there's none of that," Moore told the outlet. "It sounded like a bomb. Because I didn't smell any smoke, I don't see any fire. You don't smell any chemicals.' After the explosion occurred, crew members from the fire department helped trapped residents vacate the second floor, authorities said. In a news conference, Executive Fire Commissioner Chuck Simms told reporters that without the quick action by firefighters, the injuries would have been worse, according to the Detroit Free Press. Simms noted that some residents were attempting to jump out of windows, but were saved by crew members. Related: 82-Year-Old Fisherman Was Trapped in Mud for Hours Until Help Arrived One man, who had six relatives in the building, shared what it was like for his loved ones to be trapped on the second floor. 'My son and my two grandkids were on this side right here. They had to get them out through the window. They were stuck in there," the grandfather told ABC affiliate WXYZ. He added, 'They had to get them out through the window. They live on the top. So they were stuck in there, they couldn't get down, so they had to go and get them through the back way." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. After the building was vacated, the fire department used drones to conduct thermal imaging to confirm that no one else was inside, officials said. The building was set to be demolished that same day because it was so unstable, authorities said. The city's construction and demolition department was on the scene that morning to take down the building in partnership with investigators to determine the cause of the explosion. An investigation is ongoing. Read the original article on People
