Events List

The NMAI AGM / Fly-In will be held on Sunday the 19/05/2019 in Limetree. AGM will start at 12:30 followed by a BBQ and Fly-In. NMAI Members only at the AGM but all welcome to the fly-in.

Ballyboy Fly-in and Family Fun Day 2019

Our planning is continuing for this year's Fly-in and Family Fun Day in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland so be sure to put Sunday June 2nd into your diary for a great day out. So far we have raised over EUR50,000 for this great charity and this year we are planning some excellent displays and entertainment for you to enjoy.

Last year we welcomed over 1,000 visitors and dozens of visiting aircraft to the airfield in glorious weather, making this a memorable day out for all who attended. 2019 is Ballyboy Airfield's 25th birthday, so we will have something extra to celebrate too!

Keep checking back for more details here and on our website for the latest updates!

The Guernsey Aero Club will be holding its 46th Guernsey Air Rally on 7, 8 & 9th June, 2019. This extremely popular event will follow a tried and trusted format providing entrants with a weekend of activity. Last year’s event was a total sell out for all events and included a near maximum number of aircraft.

The popular Saturday NAVEX will be over Brittany. The Saturday night Hangar Party this year will have the “Around the World in AV80 Days” theme and will include a 3 course meal, presentations, raffle and back by popular demand is Island FM’s own Josh Gabriel and his floor filling Disco. Fancy dress is encouraged.

Book early to avoid disappointment!

The on-line application form goes live on 1st January 2019 at www.guernseyaeroclub.com  and full details will also soon be displayed. Book via the web site or contact the Guernsey Aero Club on manager@guernseyaeroclub.com or phone +44 1481 265267 or fax +44 1481 263830 for more details.

Enterprise Ireland + Travel Massive presents an evening of one-on-one interviews plus Q&A with leading travel stakeholders from the US and Ireland. Come hear key insights, ask questions, and network with industry peers and leaders.

Confirmed speakers include:

* Kyle Lloyd, Innovation Manager, American Airlines
* Spencer Kaiser, Principal Architect, Emerging Tech Team, American Airlines
* John Hurley, CTO, Ryanair
* Bobby Healy, Co-founder Car Trawler, CEO and Founder of Manna.aero
* Ornagh Hoban, CMO, Datalex
* Máire P. Walsh, SVP Digital Technologies, Enterprise Ireland

Website Here

Midsummer Fly-In - June 22 - 23rd 10am - 5pm, Saturday BBQ 4pm, Sunday BBQ 1pm

Please register at www.ilas.ie especially if availing of the BBQ

PPR for from Aidan Power (087) 676 5207 or aidansec@gmail.com

Displays still to be confirmed but with the earlier date this year there's a chance the Red Arrows may be able to display prior to their overseas tour in August and September. Unofficial Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NewcastleFoF/

Experimental Days is an event dedicated to aircraft builders and restorers. Aircraft from all over Europe fly to Sanicole Airfield in Belgium for a weekend filled with aviation joy. All aircraft of any type are welcome to join!

In 2017 and 2018 this event was temporary renamed to EFLEVA Days, to support the European Federation of Light, Experimental and Vintage Aircraft (EFLEVA), but in 2019 it will be back under it's original name and concept. More details at www.experimentaldays.be

Bader Braves Young Aviators Day at Ulster Flying Club, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 8SG, will take place on Saturday 6th July 2019. The club will have an open day on Sunday 7th July.

Please note that to allow for necessary admin, entries will close 3 weeks before the event, on 14th June, so we advise that you complete the application form below promptly to avoid disappointment.

The safety of our Braves and their enjoyment of the day is always our primary concern and, in the case of bad weather or any other events that may compromise this, we will act on the advice of the controlling bodies of the airfield concerned and it may be necessary to cancel or postpone the event at short notice. Should this be the case, please be assured we will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible.

A special event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the first commercial passenger flight to Foynes and the 30th anniversary of the official opening of the Foynes Flying Boat Museum will be held on the weekend of July 6th & 7th.

The Special Day of Flying will return to Newcastle Airfield in 2019. Further details to be published closer to the time.

The Ulster Flying Club will be hosting the annual airfield open day on Sunday 7th July 2019 at Newtownards Airport between 10am & 6pm. Everyone is welcome, FREE of charge.

Various Activities will be available for all to enjoy 

• Light Aircraft flights
• Aircraft tours and a chance to meet our pilots
• Helicopter flights
• Static Aircraft display
• Ulster Aviation Society
• Bounce a Roo’s Bouncy Castles and fun fair
• RAF Cadets (825 Bangor)
• Ards Peninsula First Responders
• Model Aircraft air display
• Static Model Aircraft display
• Real Crazy Golf
• Cloud 9 restaurant
• Swift Catering
• RAF Wings Collection and more!

We are extremely proud of this fast growing event and want all visitors to have a great day out! If the weather conditions are not suitable for the event, it may be cancelled last minute. We will endeavour to arrange an alternative date before 31st August 2019.

Visiting by Air

No PPR is required for any flights visiting on 6th – 7th July but if you would give us a courtesy call or send a PPR form, it would be greatly appreciated! Parking will be on the grass field next to the crowd line. Landing, overnight parking and hangarage charges (if avail) are waived during the event.

More information available on our website: http://ulsterflyingclub.com/2017/airfield-open-day/

The Aviation Industry Awards are back for 2019. The entry deadline is 17:30, Wednesday, April 10th, for details on entering please visit www.aviationawards.ie/how-to-enter

Details to follow.

You are all very welcome to our annual fly in BBQ. Last year we had 80+ aircraft from all over the U.K. and Ireland visiting. For folks travelling from mainland U.K. we can help arrange transport and accommodation if required! The airfield has now been extended to 790m of good grass. Aim to arrive between 12-2pm, but obviously we can accommodate early or late arrivals. Perhaps make a weekend of flying in Ireland! Hope to see you there!

Details to follow

The 2019 Birr Air Display takes places on August Bank Holiday Monday, August 5th 2019. More details to follow closer to the time.

Join us on Friday 9th August for the Shannon Aviation Museum Fundraiser! Music by Big Generator, Raffles for Aerobatic flights, Vintage Airplane Flight, Intro Flights and lots more! Spot Prizes for Best Aviation themed outfit, Join the party, have a fun night out and support the Museum! Kindly Hosted by the fantastic 4 star Hotel Treacys Oakwood Hotel Shannon with finger food provided.

Thanks to our fantastic Donors and Corporate Membership we have raised €63,000 of the €95.000 we need to cofund the €160,000 grant and to complete the project. We hope to raise €10,000 through this event, so please share and spread the word. Everyone is welcome!

Details HERE.

All welcome. More details closer to the event.

Harvest Fly-In - Aug 25th 10am - 2pm

PPR for from Aidan Power (087) 676 5207 or aidansec@gmail.com

Registration for all events is available at http://www.ilas.ie 

Line up to be announced closer to the time. www.airwavesportrush.co.uk

The “Aviation Fair” is back this year under the auspices of Weir Park Books and Models, the Lucan based specialist transport bookseller.  Profits are going to Barretstown Children's Charity (https://www.barretstown.org/).  We intend that the Fair this year will be a family friendly event with aviation and transport related exhibits and collectables, also the Clouds Suite balcony will be available to view the activity on the runway.  Admission will be €3 per adult (children free accompanied by an adult) (proceeds to Barretstown) with free parking.  The Fair will cover all aspects of aviation activity and details of exhibitors and traders will be posted here. If you have any queries regarding the Fair please send an email to: weirparkbooks@gmail.com

Details closer to the time.

Plans have been unveiled for the inaugural Cobh Air Spectacular, which promises to be the largest air show ever seen in the history of Cork Harbour.

Dozens of aircraft, including the Aero Superbatics Wing Walkers and the Strike Masters jet display teams, have already confirmed for the event on July 12th, 2020. Some of Ireland’s most skilled aerobatic pilots have also committed to the event which is expected to draw up to 100,000 to vantage points across Cobh and the lower harbour.

Organisers are promising single engine aerobatics, historical aircraft flypasts and displays from the Irish Coastguard and RNLI. The event has been timed to coincide with Cork 300, which celebrates three centuries of activity at the Royal Cork Yacht Club.

Event Organiser Captain Rich MacIlwraith says the Cobh Air Spectacular represents the culmination of years of planning; “Having been involved with airshows around the world, I have always believed that Cork Harbour provides the best natural backdrop for an event of this kind. We have already attracted an amazing line-up, with more announcements to come. This event will be unlike anything we have ever seen on the south coast, and marks a huge opportunity to establish Cobh and the lower harbour as a regular venue for a world class airshow”.

See more details at www.cobhairspectacular.com