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Fans of the World’s biggest FREE seafront airshow can upgrade their experience in 2009 with tickets to the Aviator Club, an exclusive hospitality package available at Airbourne.Visitors can now book for arena-side hospitality at Eastbourne’s airshow where guests will be treated to uninterrupted views of the flying line with a champagne welcome and three-course summer lunch. Airbourne enthusiasts can enjoy the best seats on the seafront as they sit back, relax and watch the dynamic flying formations overhead as well as get a front row seat to all of the arena action.

Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet Member for Tourism, Cllr Susan Morris said “The Aviator Club promises to make what’s already a great event, even better, with guests looked after all day as they enjoy the biggest international seafront airshow. With top displays already booked for 2009 including the Red Arrows, the Aviator Club makes a special day out for family and friends, or a top setting for wining and dining corporate clients, all from the beautiful location of Eastbourne seafront.”

The Red Arrows are set to zoom over Eastbourne skies on all four days this year when the airshow returns from 13-16 August meaning that any Aviator guest will be able to witness the fast jet spectacle.

With the Reds also set to make a stop off at the ground on the Saturday of Airbourne, guests booking for this day will also get the chance to meet the pilots as they greet visitors around the arena.

Guests booking for Friday 14 August will also receive an extended VIP experience until dusk, with an extended flying programme and entertainment into the evening.

The Aviator Club opens at 12 noon on each day of Airbourne, welcoming visitors with champagne and canapés before they tuck into their three-course lunches served with plenty of fine wine, Pimms and champagne.

Tickets for The Aviator Club start at just £50 and promise an action-packed day out with the added luxury of chilling out in the hospitality marquee, close to all of the flying teams.

To book tickets or receive a booking form contact Jayne Howard in the Events team on 01323 415442 or e-mail jayne.howard@eastbourne.gov.uk 

For more information about Airbourne 2009 telephone 0871 663 0031 or visit www.eastbourneairshow.co.uk

Fans of the World’s biggest FREE seafront airshow are being invited to celebrate the launch of Airbourne 2009 in a brand new dinner evening organised by the Lion Hotels.Tickets to a lift-off dinner on Saturday 30 May are now on sale and guests can look forward to an airshow themed menu, with proceeds from the evening being used to support Eastbourne Airshow. Taking place at the Chatsworth Hotel, dinner guests can expect a packed evening including entertainment from Rat Pack singer Tom Fitzpatrick, very entertaining guest speaker Group Captain Gordon Bruce, and the chance to bid for RAF memorabilia in an exclusive auction.

Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet Member for Tourism, Cllr Susan Morris said “The Airbourne launch dinner is shaping up to be a very impressive evening with plenty to entice airshow enthusiasts along to celebrate Eastbourne’s biggest event. It’s brilliant that the Lion Hotels have come forward and organised an event to show their commitment to Airbourne and provide an opportunity for us to raise funds towards sustaining the airshow for the future.”

Sheikh Abid Gulzar, owner of the Lion Hotels group in Eastbourne, is the town’s first businessman to actively step forward and pledge his support for Airbourne, which takes place from 13-16 August 2009.

Sheikh Gulzar said: “We are fully supportive of the Airbourne event as this is extremely important to raising awareness of the resort. Many of our guests return year after year for the airshow and we sincerely wish it continues for many years to come.”

Attracting thousands of visitors every summer, Airbourne has become a highlight of Eastbourne’s summer and Eastbourne hotels are always full.

However, now in its 17th year, costs of staging the four day event are rising. Eastbourne Borough Council are keen to work with the local business community during 2009 to turn the airshow into a self-funding event to preserve its long term future.

Tickets for the Airbourne launch dinner cost £40 per person and in return guests can look forward to a scrumptious 5-course dinner, including themed courses such as ‘A fine display team’ with a choice of smoked salmon and prawns, salad leaves and walnut dressing, or tomato and basil soup for starters and ‘the final fly past’ for the finishing course of English and Continental Cheeses.

Proceeds from the evening will be donated to Airbourne 2009 and contribute to the fighting fund to save the event.

Tickets are on sale now from the Tourist Information Centre, E-shop at www.visiteastbourne.com and the Lion Hotels. To book from the hotel contact Sharron Winter on 01323 748710 or e-mail sharron@lionhotelsltd.co.uk .

For more information on Airbourne visit www.eastbourneairshow.co.uk or telephone 0871 663 0031.

Eastbourne are challenging Bournemouth to a head to head airshow challenge with Eastbourne adamant that Airbourne will remain the World’s biggest FREE seafront airshow as the Red Arrows return for all FOUR days.Eastbourne Airshow has taken place every August for the past 17 years and become established as a major international airshow, attracting thousands of visitors to the resort every summer. With Bournemouth announcing their line-up last week, Eastbourne are already beating them hands down as the sunniest resort in the UK has secured crowd favourite, the Red Arrows, for all FOUR days.

An Eastbourne Borough Council spokesperson said “Airbourne has a long running history in Eastbourne building up a reputation as a spectacular international airshow and a major show to be reckoned with. Bournemouth are only just entering their second year, while we have an unrivalled background regularly attracting top flying displays year in year out. It’s going to take a lot for Bournemouth to steal our crown.”

The organisers of Eastbourne Airshow, Eastbourne Borough Council, are preparing for a busy year in 2009 with preparations for Airbourne well underway.

The Red Arrows have already confirmed they will zoom over the town on all four days with their red, white and blue smoke trails forming stunning formations in the sky. Plus the Reds will also make a special ground appearance on Saturday, greeting visitors around the arena.

With the Council appealing to people around the World to help spread the Airbourne word by downloading the airshow logo from the official website and attaching it to any online communication, organisers are using the power of e-marketing to raise awareness of this year’s event.

Airbourne returns to the Sussex coast from 13-16 August and while the Bournemouth event takes place just a week later, visitors that opt for the Eastbourne airshow can enjoy two free events in the town in just one week.

Airshow enthusiasts, residents, and Eastbourne visitors can enjoy the spectacular flying displays from 13-16 August and the following weekend cheer on the gravity racers in the World Downhill Skateboarding Championships at Beachy Head.

For more information on Airbourne visit www.eastbourneairshow.co.uk or telephone 0871 663 0031.

To celebrate the return of the World’s biggest FREE seafront airshow, Eastbourne is inviting Airbourne fans to submit photographs taken during previous years for the chance of seeing their snapshot in this year’s programme.Airbourne has welcomed some of the World’s fastest and most dynamic jets and aircraft over the past 17 years that have always got spectators snap happy over the four day event in August.

Now, event organisers, Eastbourne Borough Council, are keen to celebrate the thousands of photographs taken by avid visitors in a brand new competition sponsored by East Print who provide printing services in the town.

Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet Member for Tourism, Cllr Susan Morris said “I am extremely pleased to launch the Photograph Competition and offer all of Airbourne’s enthusiastic spectators the chance to show off the photographs they have taken during previous years. Being the biggest international seafront airshow, Airbourne has seen top flying and arena displays, and I’m sure there are some spectacular photographs out there. I can’t wait to start seeing the entries come in!”

Set on Eastbourne seafront providing magnificent views of planes flying in from behind Beachy Head as well as zooming over the town and out to sea, Airbourne has provided a world class setting for plenty of iconic images.

Event organisers are looking for a photograph that truly captures Airbourne’s iconic and unique setting that can be sold to visitors to send as a souvenir postcard around the World when the airshow returns from 13-16 August.

Eastbourne Borough Council have teamed up with East Print to offer the winning photographer the chance to see their snapshot turned into a postcard and sold from the Tourist Information Centre, as well as printed in the 2009 souvenir programme. East Print will also present the winner with a canvas print of their winning photograph during the event.

A selection of the shortlisted entries will also be displayed in a lightbox gallery on eastbourne.gov.uk.

Digital photographs must be a minimum 2MB in size and submitted via e-mail or post and printed entries must be minimum 6×4″. Entrants can submit prints of their photographs or CD’s can be posted.

The competition closes on 1 May 2009 and entries up to 3MB in size can be e-mailed to promotions@eastbourne.gov.uk or otherwise posted to Airbourne Photograph Competition, Tourism Promotions, 68 Grove Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4UH.

For more information and a full set of competition rules visit www.visiteastbourne.com or telephone 01323 415556.

The dates of the World’s biggest FREE seafront airshow have been confirmed as Airbourne is set to return to Eastbourne seafront for four days from 13-16 August 2009.

Taking place for its 17th year in 2009, the seafront airshow regularly attracts a fast and furious mix of fast jets, aerobatics, helicopters, freefall parachutists, and old warbirds plus crowd-pleasing arena attractions.

From visitors meeting and speaking to pilots from across the world to watching adrenaline-fuelled arena displays ranging from the Royal Marines Unarmed Combat to a Jet Pack Man fuelled only by his engine-powered rucksack, Airbourne is renowned for putting on the biggest action-packed show on the south coast.

The Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council, Councillor David Tutt said “I am extremely pleased to announce the dates for this year’s Airbourne. It’s a highlight of Eastbourne’s summer and a favourite with visitors from across the world. Kids love watching the dynamic aerobatics in the skies while visitors return year on year to admire a glorious display from the beautiful setting of Eastbourne seafront.”

Every year, Eastbourne Borough Council work alongside the RAF to put on a dazzling show, which features top flying displays, flight simulators, full size replica aircraft and ground exhibits from the RAF careers team.

The seafront airshow based on the open landscape of the Western Lawns also features a wide range of trade stands to suit all pockets from children’s attractions to a diverse catering village with Eastbourne beaches providing a magnificent setting to watch all the action.

With evening entertainment also scheduled to take place, Airbourne makes the perfect day out for those long summer days; from Bandstand concerts to a breathtaking firework finale on the Sunday night.

The Council are currently working with the local Business Community on Airbourne so that it becomes a self-funding event.

For more information and the latest news airshow enthusiasts can sign up online to become a Friend of Airbourne and receive regular updates to their inbox. Visit www.eastbourneairshow.co.uk or telephone 0871 663 0031.

Crowd favourite the Red Arrows are getting ready to zoom over Eastbourne town centre next week before dazzling spectators with their aerobatic formations at Airbourne, the world’s biggest seafront airshow.This year the iconic Red Arrows are set to whizz through the skies above Eastbourne town with a breathtaking arrival in Big Arrow formation before performing in the seafront skies. Unlike recent years where the famous diamond-9 have flown in from opposite directions along the coast, 2008 will see the team surprise spectators as they soar directly overhead into a drilled routine of tight formation aerobatics and synchronised manoeuvres.

Eastbourne Borough Council Spokesperson for Tourism, Cllr Steve Wallis said “We are extremely pleased to welcome back the Red Arrows for 2008 and their spectacular arrival straight over spectators’ heads will really give visitors something to look out for. The line up for 2008 is very impressive and we have a host of displays; from the Tutor, Typhoon, Hawk and Tucano celebrating 90 years of the RAF to the bold team of Guinot Wingwalkers. Plus there is plenty of action on the ground too with a brand new free-running team all the way from Holland.”

The Red Arrows are set to impress spectators as they close the show at 4.50pm on Friday, and then kick off the flying action on Saturday and Sunday with displays scheduled for 1pm.

Also joining them in the skies over Eastbourne seafront during the four day airshow are The Tigers who’ll drop onto Eastbourne beach with their smoke-trailing parachute formations. Plus other appearances include The Blades, RAF Chinook, Mustang, Spitfire and a special fly over from the Plane Sailing Catalina who hasn’t displayed at Airbourne for over five years.

Visitors on the ground will be able to watch arena demonstrations from the Essex Dog Display Team as they leap through hoops of fire and can cheer on the Go Fast Parkour Team who are set to make an impact with their energetic free-running.

The return of the Go Fast jet pack man sees a brave performer use only his engine-powered backpack to lift off, while the RAF Swing Wing Band provide a musical sound to yesteryear as they continue their tradition of touring seaside resorts.

Tickets to Airbourne are still on sale and at only £5 per person per day, airshow fans can enjoy the best views and guarantee their position at the forefront of all the flying and arena action.

Available online from visiteastbourne.com, over the counter at Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre and from the Box Office on 01323 412000, Airbourne enthusiasts are encouraged to book their tickets now.

The airshow kicks off next Thursday 14 August and a brand new Airbourne souvenir magazine is on sale now from Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre and VisitEastbourne.com containing all the flying and display times, plus special features, photographs and interviews.

For more information on Airbourne telephone 0871 663 0031 or visit www.visiteastbourne.com or www.eastbourneairshow.co.uk

Visitors can Go Green at the world’s biggest seafront airshow as artist, David Kefford invites spectators to recycle their rubbish and transform a piece of aviation memorabilia into a modern day sculpture.This year, visitors to Eastbourne seafront airshow, Airbourne, will be able to do more than just watch planes dazzle in the skies overhead. Airshow fans are being invited to do their bit for the environment during the four day event and instead of binning their used cans, water bottles and cardboard; they can drop their rubbish off at the art sculpture point on the Wish Tower Slopes to provide materials to build the recycled sculpture.

Eastbourne Borough Council Spokesperson for Tourism, Cllr Steve Wallis said “I am very excited about this unusual art project taking place at Airbourne. It is something completely different and totally new for the airshow and with David building the sculpture over all four days; visitors will literally see the transformation before their eyes. Judging by some of David’s previous recycled projects, the change promises to be pretty spectacular.”

From cardboard boxes to drink cans, from bubble wrap to water bottles, leaflets and cartons, David will work with just about any materials. With his starting base, David employs a unique and lively technique to build the sculpture and has previously transformed a saloon car and traditional black cab.

From 14-17 August 2008, David will work on his most ambitious challenge yet – transforming a plane tail unit. With a team of volunteers, a hands-on approach will use packaging tape, cable ties and cord to bind the objects together as the plane unit becomes virtually unrecognisable by the end of the four days.

David Kefford is looking forward to working on the Airbourne sculpture: “I really wanted to use a section of a real airplane as the basis to the project to provide a ‘tangible’ connection and context to the event. Visiting Duxford to select my starting point provided plenty of inspiration and I can’t wait to start building the sculpture.”

With bumper flying displays including the Red Arrows, Catalina and Guinot Wingwalkers, brand new arena attractions from the Go Fast Parkour group and Essex Dog Display team, and Bandstand evening entertainment over all four nights, the addition of the novel recycling project means there really is something for everyone at Airbourne this summer.

For further information on Airbourne visit www.eastbourneairshow.co.uk or www.visiteastbourne.com or telephone 0871 663 0031.