The 20th edition of the Gijón Air Festival, held on 26 July, promises to be the 'best in history' of the city.
The program includes the return of the Sunset Airshow on Saturday evening and the participation of the Greek Air Force's Daedalus Demo Team.
More than 300,000 spectators are expected to gather in San Lorenzo Bay to enjoy this aerial spectacle.
The XX edition of the Gijón Air Festival, taking place from 24 to 26 July, promises to be the "best in history" of the city. The program, which includes surprising manoeuvres, synchronised choreographies, acrobatic flights and pirouettes performed by civil, military and institutional aircraft, will bring new features, including the return of the Sunset Airshow on the evening of Saturday 24 July. In this prelude to the main event, the British Aeroesparx team will once again fly over the Gijón sky with a unique combination of formation flying, aerial acrobatics and pyrotechnics.
20TH GIJÓN AIR FESTIVAL: KEY PARTICIPANTS
› Greek Air Force: Daedalus Demo Team with Beechcraft T-6A Texan II.
› Spanish Navy: Harrier II and SH-60 helicopter.
› Spanish Air Force: Aspa and Papea patrols, A400 Airbus, Eurofighter, NH-60, Canadair CL215T.
› Army: CH-47 Chinook helicopter.
› Civilian/Other: Autogyro pilot Francis Giménez, acrobatic pilots Camilo Benito and Jorge Loureiro, Yak Star patrol, Guardia Civil, National Police, Bomberos de Asturias, Salvamento Marítimo.
INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION AND AERIAL NOVELTIES
For the first time, pilot Francis Giménez will visit Gijón from Málaga with his autogyro, a spectacular novelty for the event. Also present will be the Spanish pilot Camilo Benito and the Portuguese Jorge Loureiro, two of the best acrobatic pilots in Europe, along with the Spanish patrol Yak Star performing acrobatics in their YAK 52 aircraft. In terms of military participation, the Greek Air Force's official acrobatic team, the Daedalus Demo Team, will fly over Gijón in their turboprop aircraft, the Beechcraft T-6A Texan II. The Spanish Navy will bring the Harrier II and the SH-60 helicopter, while the Air and Space Force will be represented by the Aspa and Papea patrols, as well as an A400 Airbus, Eurofighter, NH-60 helicopter and Canadair CL215T.
SUNSET AIRSHOW AND PARALLEL EXHIBITION
› Sunset Airshow: Saturday 24 July, 9:00 p.m., with British Aeroesparx team.
› Main festival: Sunday 26 July, 12:00 p.m., San Lorenzo Bay.
› Exhibition: Centenary of Spanish aviation (1926-1935), from 17 to 26 July at the Colegiata de San Juan Bautista.
› Expected attendance: Over 300,000 spectators.
› Official description: A 'high-altitude' festival with a record number of participants.
For InasTour, events like the Gijón Air Festival are a clear reflection of the vibrant cultural and social life that makes Gijón and Asturias such an attractive place to live. The international projection and mass attendance at this type of event confirms the region's appeal to a wide audience, including potential international buyers looking for a destination with a unique lifestyle.
The 20th edition of the Gijón Air Festival, which will be held on the weekend of 24 to 26 July, promises to be the 'best in history' of the city.
The 20th Gijón Air Festival is not just a display of aerial skill; it is a social and cultural event of the first order that brings together thousands of people in a unique setting such as San Lorenzo Bay. The inclusion of international participants such as the Greek Air Force, the return of the Sunset Airshow, and the presence of iconic aircraft such as the Harrier II confirm the event's consolidation as a benchmark on the European calendar. For residents and visitors alike, this festival is a reflection of the vitality and quality of life that Gijón and Asturias offer, making it an ever more attractive place to settle and enjoy.
ORIGINAL REPORT
This article was originally published by El Comercio. You can read the original version here: El Comercio — All the news about the Gijón Air Festival: the Greek Air Force will participate and there will be a Harrier II