Pacific Airshow Gold Coast – 2024

16/08/2024

Discussion on the second annual Pacific Airshow on the Gold Coast.

Channel 9, Perth, Nine News

From binoculars, balconies and boats, all eyes are on the sky over the Gold Coast today for the second annual Pacific Airshow If it can fly, it was probably there with jets in formation, others executing tricks.

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16/08/2024

Discussion on the second annual Pacific Airshow on the Gold Coast.

Channel 9 Darwin, Darwin, Nine News

From binoculars, balconies and boats, all eyes are on the sky over the Gold Coast today for the second annual Pacific Airshow If it can fly, it was probably there with jets in formation, others executing tricks.

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16/08/2024

The first day of the Pacific Airshow has been captivating crowds across the Gold Coast.

Channel 9, Adelaide, Nine Afternoon News

The first day of the Pacific Airshow has been captivating crowds across the Gold Coast. Thousands of spectators enjoying the excitement from balconies, boats and the beach freedom flyers in formation over Surfers Paradise backed up by RAF Roulettes.

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16/08/2024

The first day of the Pacific Airshow has been captivating crowds across the Gold Coast.

Channel 9, Perth, Nine News WA First

The first day of the Pacific Airshow has been captivating crowds across the Gold Coast. Thousands of spectators enjoying the excitement from balconies, boats and the beach freedom flyers in formation over Surfers Paradise backed up by RAF Roulettes.

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16/08/2024

The first day of the Pacific Airshow has been captivating crowds across the Gold Coast.

Channel 9, Brisbane, Nine Afternoon News

The first day of the Pacific Airshow has been captivating crowds across the Gold Coast. Thousands of spectators enjoying the excitement from balconies, boats and of course, the beach freedom flyers in formation over Surfers Paradise backed up by RAF...

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16/08/2024

More than 250,000 spectators are expected across the Gold Coast over the weekend for the Pacific Airshow.

Channel 7, Adelaide, Seven News at 4

Well, the Pacific Airshow is back for another year. It's the biggest event on the Gold Coast, and we thought, what better way to see what it's all about than to hop on and Air Force Roulette Getting on board, however, is no mean feat.

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16/08/2024

The Pacific Airshow is off to an electrifying start on the Gold Coast.

Channel 7, Brisbane, Seven News Qld at 4pm

The Pacific Airshow is off to an electrifying start on the Gold Coast. Danielle Bowen. Thousands of lined to the beaches to catch a glimpse of the high flying action.

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16/08/2024

The Roulettes fly over the Gold Coast beachfront in a training run

Townsville Bulletin

The Roulettes fly over the Gold Coast beachfront in a training run for the Pacific Airshow weekend.

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16/08/2024

The Pacific Airshow on the Gold Coast runs for the next three days

Channel 7, Sydney, Seven Morning News

Gates have opened this morning to one of the biggest air shows in Australia. The Pacific Airshow on the Gold Coast runs for the next three days, with huge crowds expected to flock to Surfers Paradise Beach.

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16/08/2024

Pilots will take to the sky as the Pacific Airshow kicks off on the Gold Coast.

Channel 9, Sydney, Today

Pilots will take to the sky as the Pacific Airshow kicks off on the gold Coast. Last year, the event injected around $25 million into the economy, attracting 250,000 spectators.

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16/08/2024

The world's finest aviators are gathering on the Gold Coast for the world famous Pacific Airshow

Channel 7, Sydney, Sunrise

The world's finest aviators are gathering on the Gold Coast for the world famous Pacific Airshow Let's go live to our very own maverick, Jorge Acosta on the Gold Coast. Morning, Georgia. There's going to be some heart pumping Top Gun action there over the weekend

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16/08/2024

More Activities to Explore The Art of Flight

Gold Coast Bulletin

HOTA and Experience Gold Coast are getting on board the Pacific Airshow with the launch of an in-flight entertainment program. The free program, running from Friday to Sunday, will showcase aviation-themed movies including Top Gun, Paper Planes and Disney's Planes, and creative workshops. Experience Gold Coast head of arts and culture, Yarmila Alfonzetti, said they wanted everyone in the city to get involved.

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16/08/2024

Choppers, life savers, are great partners

Gold Coast Bulletin

Beach safety on the Gold Coast will be in the spotlight at the 2024 Pacific Airshow Gold Coast through its surf club and rescue chopper partnerships. Pacific Airshow director of event operations Sam Pearce said he was eager for the airshow to highlight both the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS) and Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club (SPSLSC) which are airshow partnerships.

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16/08/2024

Airshow operator expands

Gold Coast Bulletin

Company behind aviation spectacular grows GC business footprint The events company behind the wildly successful Pacific Airshow has taken on two more Gold Coast businesses as it expands its interests in the city. California-based Code Four has acquired the Crafted Beer Festival and Gold Coast creative and content studio Hotel Miami.

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16/08/2024

Coming in for a second pass

Courier Mail

The reigning Red Bull Air Race world champion and former Royal Australian Air Force top gun fighter pilot will once again be the official ambassador for the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast.

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15/08/2024

The Pacific Airshow begins

Channel 10, Brisbane, 10 News First

Plus, it's about to get loud on the Gold Coast. The Pacific Airshow begins

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15/08/2024

A sky high spectacle above the Gold Coast today.

Channel 9, Brisbane, Nine Afternoon News

Tumbling and turning into town, flying thousands of feet above the ground Birds flying high for a final dress rehearsal. The party just about to get started. Bigger, better. More aircraft and more displays and things for families to see and do here on the ground.

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15/08/2024

Live coverage of the Surfers Paradise Airshow.

Channel 7, Brisbane, Seven News Qld at 4pm

We'll have that update live and practise for the air show begins at Surfers Paradise. Ahead of this weekend's big event.

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15/08/2024

Air show amazes

South Burnett Today

The afternoon skies over the Kingaroy Aerodrome came alive between 10 and 13 August, with 13 pilots flying smoke-spewing single engine planes to practice for the annual Gold Coast Pacific Airshow.

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15/08/2024

The largest airshow in Australia will take off tomorrow on the Gold Coast. The US will flex its military muscle, showcasing two of its US Marine Corps Ospreys.

Channel 9, Brisbane, Nine News

Guess, Queenslanders, this is just a taste of what's to come. As the largest air show in the country takes off tomorrow right here on the Gold Coast.

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15/08/2024

‘Found its home in Australia' Pacific Airshow is here to stay, says director

Gold Coast Bulletin

While it may have started in America, Pacific Airshow boss says it has found its home on the Gold Coast and will continue to grow ‘bigger and better'.

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15/08/2024

Royal Air Force team back in town

Gold Coast Bulletin

For the first time in 10 years the Royal Air Force Falcons Skydiving team is back in Australia for a Gold Coast extravaganza. Squad leader Flight Lieutenant Jennifer Littler said majority of the team - preparing for a Gold Coast Pacific Airshow demonstration - are physical training instructors who specialise in parachuting.

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15/08/2024

Girl power set to fuel your jets

Courier Mail

A record number of women are taking to the skies with four Aussie pilots joining in the Pacific Airshow on the Gold Coast this weekend. Matt Hall racing pilot Emma McDonald is described as a trailblazer in the world of aerobatics and charter flying.

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14/08/2024

Performers for this year's Pacific Airshow have touched down on the Gold Coast.

NBN Lismore, Lismore, NBN News

Performers for this year's Pacific Airshow have touched down on the Gold Coast. Thousands of spectators from across the world are also arriving in town, with a Hollywood A-lister given a personal invite Rain, hail or shine.

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14/08/2024

Performers for this year's Pacific Airshow have touched down on the Gold Coast.

NBN Gold Coast, Gold Coast, NBN News Gold Coast

Performers for this year's Pacific Airshow have touched down on the Gold Coast. Thousands of spectators from across the world are also arriving in town, with a Hollywood A-lister given a personal invite Rain, hail or shine.

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14/08/2024

Diamonds In the Sky

Riverine Herald

Local aerobatics team, the Screaming Diamonds, are jetting offto the Gold Coast to participate in the Pacific Airshow, a three-day event from Friday, August 16, to Sunday, August 18, that is one of the biggest of its kind in the world.

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13/08/2024

Pacific Airshow pilots have been given a chance to dive down and swim with dangerous predators at Sea World.

Channel 7 Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Seven Local News

Putting on a show, speeding through the sky. But today, Pacific Airshow pilots experienced a different kind of thrill. In a special visit to Sea World. They were given the rare opportunity to dive down and swim with dangerous predators.

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13/08/2024

Aerobatics team jetting off to Gold Coast

Shepparton News Online

The Screaming Diamonds, Michael Jones, Adrian van der Sluys and Chris Lee, will be heading to the Gold Coast to participate in the Pacific Airshow.

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13/08/2024

Skypoint's Not The Limit For This Crew

Gold Coast Bulletin

Two Pacific Airshow pilots have declared the Gold Coast their favourite place to fly. Now less than a week out from the three-day event, Emma McDonald and Jeff Boerboon are getting ready to thrill the crowds, returning for the show's second year.

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13/08/2024

Airshow Must Go On

Gold Coast Bulletin

Aviation show boss looks past this week's early rain and forecasts spectators to pour into Surfers like last year Pacific Airshow bosses are confident they will soar above this week's wet weather and deliver another bumper event come Friday and the weekend.

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12/08/2024

Four days to go until all eyes will be on the Gold Coast skies for this year's Pacific Airshow

Channel 9, Brisbane, Nine Afternoon News

There's only four days to go until all eyes will be on the Gold Coast skies for this year's Pacific Airshow Aerobatic pilots today pulling on jumpsuits and climbing 270m above sea level, taking in a different view from the top of the Q1 before flying past the high rise this weekend.

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12/08/2024

A Latte to Like About Airshow

Gold Coast Bulletin

Popular Surfers Paradise cafe ESPL Coffee is getting in the Pacific Airshow spirit with owner Bianca Holgate describing the event as like 'Christmas' Airshow buzz 'just like Christmas' A Surfers Paradise cafe owner has likened the Pacific Airshow to "Christmas" for traders on the Glitter Strip.

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07/08/2024

Project Runway

Gold Coast Bulletin

PACIFIC AIR SHOW Work has ramped up to ready Surfers Paradise beach for the Pacific Airshow extravaganza.

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06/08/2024

Roads have been blocked off and tents have started popping up in preparation for the Pacific Airshow.

Channel 7 Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Seven Local News

Roads have been blocked off and tents have started popping up in preparation for Pacific Airshow Tonight we have your guide to the traffic changes ahead of one our city's biggest events.

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06/08/2024

Our city is transforming in anticipation of our second Pacific Airshow, the Surfers Paradise Esplanade turning into the perfect viewing platform.

Channel 9 Gold Coast, Gold Coast North, Gold Coast News

Our city is transforming in anticipation of our second Pacific Airshow, the Surfers Paradise Esplanade turning into the perfect viewing platform. But with road closures now in place, it is causing traffic chaos flying into 2024. The ten day countdown to the Pacific Airshow is on.

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06/08/2024

2024 Pacific Airshow Gold Coast: All changes coming to Surfers Paradise foreshore

Gold Coast Bulletin

The second annual Pacific Airshow is tipped to inject more than $25m into the Gold Coast’s economy on the back of a dramatic expansion of the event precinct on Surfers Paradise beach.

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05/08/2024

Airshow soars to new heights

Gold Coast Bulletin

The Royal Australian Air Force's newest fighter jet, the F-35A Lightning, will be in the sky for this year's Gold Coast Pacific Airshow. The F-35A is renowned for its stealth, speed and agility, representing the cutting edge of military technology.

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04/08/2024

‘Most modern and badass fighter jet': Massive coup for Coast Airshow

Gold Coast Bulletin

The Royal Australian Air Force’s newest fighter jet, the F-35A Lightning, will be in the sky for this year’s Gold Coast Pacific Airshow.

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02/08/2024

Air Show Road Closures

Channel 7 Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Seven Local News

Well, locals are being reminded of changes to traffic with the upcoming Pacific Airshow Part of the Surfers Paradise Esplanade will be closed from Monday.

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25/07/2024

Ella has flying start to her day at school

Gold Coast Bulletin

A 10-year-old Gold Coast girl has enjoyed the commute of a lifetime, chauffeured to school in a helicopter. Coomera Rivers State School year 5 student Ella Bourke won the 2024 Pacific Airshow Gold Coast's Get the Heli to School colouringin competition.

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27/06/2024

Pacific Airshow Returns

Channel 7, Brisbane, Seven News

Fast jets, parachute teams and a military band are just some of the new additions to this year's Pacific Airshow on the Gold Coast. There's less than 50 days until the event returns to the city.

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27/06/2024

Pacific Airshow 2024 line up reveal

Channel 9, Brisbane, Nine Afternoon News

It will be all eyes on the skies in a matter of weeks, when world class military machinery takes centre stage on the Gold Coast. And this afternoon, Nine news can reveal the star studded line up for this year's Pacific Airshow.

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27/06/2024

Pacific Airshow 2024 line up reveal

Channel 9, Adelaide, Nine Afternoon

It will be all eyes on the skies in a matter of weeks, when world class military machinery takes centre stage on the Gold Coast. And this afternoon, Nine news can reveal the star studded line up for this year's Pacific Airshow.

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27/06/2024

Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2024: F-22 Raptor to headline plane line-up of August event

Gold Coast Bulletin

Some of the world's most powerful fighter jets will headline an all-star line-up of military machinery at August's Pacific Airshow in Surfers Paradise.

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27/06/2024

US Military Might Show in Surfers

Gold Coast Bulletin

Some of the world's most powerful fighter jets will headline an all-star line-up of military machinery at August's Pacific Airshow in Surfers Paradise. US-operated F-22 Raptors will be brought in from Hawaii to perform manoeuvres over the Surfers Paradise beach at the second annual three-day event, from August 16-18.

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27/05/2024

The skies above Bathurst have attracted plenty of attention as a team of pilots refined their skills for this year's Pacific Airshow.

Seven Orange, Orange, Seven Local News

The skies above Bathurst have attracted plenty of attention as a team of pilots refined their skills. They're preparing for this year's Pacific Airshow

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24/05/2024

Something in the water - and the air

Gold Coast Bulletin

Boat show meets air show is a recurring theme for the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in 2024. SCIBS has inked a promotional deal with the upcoming Pacific Airshow Gold Coast.

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15/05/2024

Jumping at The Chance

Gold Coast Bulletin

Daredevil stuntman's big leap of faith to launch countdown to Airshow. P13 Air we go: More high adrenaline promised 2024 airshow to deliver even bigger thrills The organisers of the hugely successful Pacific Airshow are building on the success of its Gold Coast debut, with a bigger and better line up in the air and on the ground.

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15/05/2024

How to go big

Gold Coast Bulletin

Big, bold and stunning is what the Gold Coast is all about - the airshow fits right in THAT'S how you go big. To borrow a phrase from Jamie Foxx's character in the 2018 movie reincarnation of Robin Hood, the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast on Tuesday morning showed events planners how it is done.

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15/05/2024

Aircraft show ready to spread its wings

Courier Mail

The Pacific Airshow will build on the success of its Gold Coast debut, promising a bigger and better line up in the air and on the ground. Pacific Airshow director Kevin Elliott says there will be "more of everything" after last year's show injected $25m into the Gold Coast economy and attracted 250,000 ticketholders through the gates over three days on the Surfers Paradise beachfront.

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14/09/2024

A 32yo man has plunged almost 250m off one of Australia's tallest towers on the Gold Coast.

Seven Tasmania, Hobart, Nightly News

A 32 year old man has plunged almost 250m, jumping off one of Australia's tallest towers on the Gold Coast. It's one of more than 250 base jumps. Jackson Strong has made the Daredevil, describing freefall as the most addictive drug in the world.

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14/05/2024

The 2024 Pacific Air Show will be held at the Gold Coast's Glitter Strip. Discounted flights to and from Gold Coast will be on offer.

Channel 7 Gold Coast, Gold Coast, Seven Local News

Great way to start the day. It's definitely no need for a coffee after that one. Today's spectacle in the heart of the glitter strip, giving locals and tourists a taste of what's to come at this year's Pacific Air Show.

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14/05/2024

The countdown for this year's Pacific Airshow kicks off today with a spectacular stunt off one of the Gold Coast's most well-known high rises.

Channel 9, Brisbane, Nine Afternoon News

At this year's Pacific Airshow. The countdown kicking off today with a spectacular stunt off one of the Gold Coast's most well-known high rises. Scaling the side of Soul in Surfer's Paradise. Adrenaline junkie Jackson Strong is walking the plank towards a major leap of faith. The death defying dive drawing in a bewildered crowd. Marking the first legally sanctioned base jump off a building in Queensland. Not once, but twice.

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14/05/2024

Jacko Strong's Spectacular BASE Jump from Soul Surfers Paradise

Gold Coast Magazine

This morning, seasoned adrenaline junkie and skilled pilot, Jackson ‘Jacko’ Strong, took in the breathtaking Gold Coast views from a fresh perspective. He executed a spectacular BASE jump from the iconic Soul Surfers Paradise building. This thrilling spectacle, broadcast live on the Today show, stopped hundreds of onlookers in their tracks as they paused their morning walks and coffee runs to witness the spectacle.

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14/05/2024

A daredevil has taken his adrenaline-fuelled action to new heights by jumping off one of Australia's tallest towers on the Gold Coast.

Channel 7, Brisbane, Seven News Qld at 4pm

A daredevil has taken his adrenaline fuelled action to new heights, jumping off one of Australia's tallest towers on the Gold Coast. This is just one of the more than 250 base jumps Jackson Strong has made. The thrill seeker describing the freefall as the most addictive drug in the world.

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14/05/2024

High-Flying Excitement Returns: Pacific Airshow 2024 Lineup Revealed

Gold Coast Magazine

The Pacific Airshow is returning to the Gold Coast. From 16th to 18th August, the skies above Surfers Paradise will come alive with aerial acrobatics, jet-powered spectacle, and ground-breaking technology. Building on the experience of the inaugural sell-out event in 2023, this year’s show promises even more excitement with a massive lineup of performerscoming to queensland.

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14/05/2024

PAGC reveals Initial Performer Line-up

Australian Flying

Pacific Airshow Gold Coast (PAGC) today announced the first air displays to feature at the air show in August. According to PAGC, the 2024 event is aiming for greater heights than the inaugural event last year, with a mix of new and returning headliners announced today.

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14/05/2024

Pacific Airshow back for 2024 with tickets, dates and pricing revealed after bombshell 2023 success

Townsville Bulletin

Organisers of the hugely successful Pacific Airshow are building on the enormous success of its Gold Coast debut, with a bigger and better line up in the air and on the ground. Pacific Airshow director Kevin Elliott is promising “more of everything” after last year’s show injected $25 million into the Gold Coast economy and attracted 250,000 ticketholders through the gates across three days on the Surfers Paradise beachfront.

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26/04/2024

GC Airshow Boss' Kid On The Fly

Gold Coast Bulletin

The founder of the hugely popular Pacific Airshow and his wife loved the Gold Coast so much they have named their child after the city. Kevin and Jane Elliott this week welcomed their daughter Goldie into the world in Huntington Beach, California where they are based.

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01/02/2024

Pacific Airshow Gold Coast spreads its wings wider for 2024

Australian Aviation Magazine

Pacific Airshow Gold Coast has confirmed its expansion as it locks in dates for its second year. Tickets have gone on sale for the 2024 show, slated for 16 to 18 August in Surfers Paradise, with organisers signalling plans to extend the event along the beachfront after last year’s show attracted around 250,000 people including 100,000 paying attendees.

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01/02/2024

Pacific Airshow organiser Kevin Elliott unveils 2024 dates for Surfers Paradise extravaganza

The Courier Mail

The inaugural Pacific Airshow injected more than $25m into the Gold Coast’s economy, with organisers revealing an expanded line-up for 2024 - and new 2024 dates.

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01/02/2024

Gold Coast Bulletin Pacific Airshow organiser Kevin Elliott unveils 2024 dates for Surfers Paradise extravaganza

Gold Coast Bulletin

The inaugural Pacific Airshow injected more than $25m into the Gold Coast’s economy, with organisers revealing an expanded line-up for 2024 - and new 2024 dates.

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01/02/2024

REVEALED: When Gold Coast Airshow will return to Gold Coast skies

hottomato.com.au

Organisers of the hugely popular Pacific Airshow have revealed the event will be back on the Gold Coast this year – bigger and better than the year before!

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01/02/2024

Pacific Air Show Gold Coast announces return to Surfers Paradise in August 2024

Travel Weekly Australia

Building on the phenomenal success of its debut, Pacific Airshow Gold Coast is set to return to Surfers Paradise from 16 to 18 August 2024. After last year’s sell-out event drew a staggering crowd of close to 250,000, generating an estimated economic impact of $25 million, this year promises to be even more spectacular, with plans to expand the event along the iconic beachfront.

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