Southport Air Show Air Display Management

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The Southport Seafront Air Show is recognised as the North West's largest Airshow attracting up to 100,000 spectators over two days in September. It was first held in 1991 and attracts tens of thousands of spectators to see military and civilian aircraft, classic jets, helicopters, aerobatics by the world famous Red Arrows, warbirds and parachute displays take to the skies above Southport. Combining a spectacular air display with a host of ground activities, the Southport Airshow is an exhilarating and fun-filled experience that the whole family can enjoy. The event is one of the aviation calendar's most spectacular events, providing stunning views of the best jets, fighters, bombers, helicopters and aerobatic aircraft. Sefton Council’s Tourism Section is responsible for arranging the event and is looking for a suitable organisation who can provide a fully managed airshow flying display service that is fully compliant with UK Civil Aviation Authority and Ministry of Defence requirements. A fully managed air show would include provision of an experienced Flying Display Director, Flying Control Committee members and Air/Ground Radio Operators, application for all permissions and licences, assistance with the selection of display participants and the proof reading of the official display programme. The Southport Air show in 2016 is scheduled to be held on the 10th and 11th September 2016. The successful organisation will be expected to start working with the Council’s Tourism department shortly after the contract is awarded. Air shows in 2017 and 2018 will be subject to future funding. Keywords: Air show, Event Management, Event