Airshow Airpower Returns to Zeltweg in 2027
The speculation has come to an end: The Airpower air show - organized by the Federal Army, Red Bull, and the state of Styria - will be held again in the year 2027. Most recently, in early September 2024, the Hinterstoisser Air Base in Upper Styria's Zeltweg was the long-standing venue. This was announced by the Federal Army in a press release on Wednesday.
Hundreds of thousands have attended Airpower in the past
"After evaluating the costs, the decision was made to organize the next Airpower for 2027. Additionally, there is a need for runway renovation at the Hinterstoisser Air Base in Zeltweg," said the Commander of the Air Force, Major General Gerfried Promberger. Discussions with partners, the state of Styria and Red Bull, have already taken place. The two-day event with free admission was attended by around 300,000 people on both days on average over the years.
The Federal Army must also contribute to budget consolidation, therefore all events and advertising measures are under review, as noted in the press release. The decision to hold Airpower again only in 2027 - 2026 had also been considered - is one of many measures to contribute to this consolidation without having to cut back on troop equipment or other procurements. The Federal Army, as well as the region and Red Bull, are committed to continuing this event. The costs for the event in September 2024 amounted to 4.2 million euros, which the organizers split among themselves.
"We are taking the necessary renovation and preparation work in hand as quickly as possible"
The order for planning Europe's largest air show in 2027 has already been issued. "We are taking the necessary renovation and preparation work in hand as quickly as possible so that Airpower 2027 can take place again," said Promberger. Further details on the event date in 2027 are to be finalized and announced in the coming months. This would be the twelfth Airpower.
(APA/Red)
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