Airexpo | |
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2007 Airexpo
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Genre | Commercial air show |
Dates | May |
Frequency | Every year |
Venue | Muret - Lherm Aerodrome |
Location(s) | Muret |
Coordinates | 43°26′59″N 1°15′46″E / 43.449803°N 1.262799°ECoordinates: 43°26′59″N 1°15′46″E / 43.449803°N 1.262799°E |
Country | France |
Established | 1987 |
Attendance | 30 000 (2011) |
Activity | aerobatic displays static displays |
Organized by | École nationale de l'aviation civile and Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace |
Website | |
airexpo.org |
Airexpo is a French airshow started in 1987. It is the third most important airshow of France. It is organized by the students of the grandes écoles École nationale de l'aviation civile and those of the Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace. It is held yearly and most of the time on the Muret - Lherm Aerodrome.
The aircraft are representative of the world of aviation, from the Supermarine Spitfire to the F-18, through the little Robin DR400. The airliners are also regularly represented with the participation of Airbus and ATR, with the Airbus A380 and A340-600 or the ATR 72-500.
The first show was held at the Toulouse – Lasbordes Airport. But with the number of visitors increasing, the association decided to move to Muret - Lherm Aerodrome.
The 16th edition welcomed the Patrouille de France 1 June 2002. For the 17th edition, 3 May 2003, the eight Alpha Jets came back.
The 20th edition welcomed over 30,000 visitors on 13 May 2006. The 21st edition of Airexpo took place on 12 May 2007 and attracted over 33,000 people.
The 22nd edition was organized at the Base aérienne 101 Toulouse-Francazal (Francazal airport) on 25 May 2008. The aircraft Douglas DC-3, Noratlas, Dassault Rafale, Airbus A300-600ST Beluga and A380 were at the airshow.