The Pacific Airshow
August 16, 2024
to
August 18, 2024
Cast your eyes to the skies. Big jet action in Surfers Paradise
World-class pilots, blistering machines, golden sandy beach. The 2024 Pacific Airshow is an aerobatic spectacle not to be missed. Mark your calendars for this August and get ready to cast your eyes to the skies.
The 2024 Pacific Airshow is set to take flight over the stunning Surfers Paradise beachfront promising a three-day spectacle that will dazzle aviation enthusiasts and thrill-seekers.
With a lineup featuring world-class talent and more surprises to come, this year’s event promises to be bigger than last year. August 16th to 18th will be a weekend packed with high-flying excitement and breathtaking performances.
2024 Headliners
One of the main attractions is the United States Marine Corps’ Ospreys. These unique tiltrotor aircraft combine the capabilities of a helicopter with the high-speed performance of a turboprop plane. Their demonstration will showcase their astounding versatility.
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will also be a significant presence, featuring heritage aircraft from the 100 Squadron. Their inclusion promises a nod to aviation history and RAAF’s storied past.
The Air Force Roulettes, Australia’s premier aerobatic display team, will demonstrate precision flying and breathtaking formations. Their performances are a testament to skill and teamwork, offering a highlight of the airshow.
Another must-see is the United States Air Force’s dual C-17 Globemasters, illustrating air mobility and logistics capabilities. These massive aircraft play a crucial role in military and humanitarian missions. Their performance will demonstrate their strategic importance.
The United States Navy Leap Frogs – an elite parachute team – will perform high-altitude jumps, showcasing their precision skydiving and parachute skills in mesmerizing formations. Gravity Industries will bring a futuristic twist to the event with pilots flying in revolutionary jet suits, pushing the boundaries of human flight and inspiring the audience to dream big.
Aviation enthusiasts can look forward to Red Bull Air Race world champion Matt Hall, a former RAAF top gun fighter pilot, who will bring his aerobatic prowess to the skies. Joining him is Emma McDonald, an accomplished aerobatics pilot and Head of Aviation for the Matt Hall Racing team.
Californian Greg Colyer will take to the skies in the iconic T-33 Shooting Star, a classic jet trainer aircraft, showcasing its grace and history. Local hero Hayden Pullen will perform in his Extra 330 LT, a plane known for its agility and speed, demonstrating high-energy aerobatics.
The Freedom Formation team will execute precise formations, and the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter will demonstrate critical lifesaving capabilities in a simulated search and rescue operation. The Screaming Diamonds will captivate with their flawless formation flying and the Gold Coast Skydive team will offer heart-stopping moments as they leap from breathtaking heights.
Other notable performers include the Red Star Roolettes, who will entertain with skilled aerobatics and the Fastjet L-39s, performing coordinated aerobatics. World freestyle aerobatics champion Aarron Deliu will astound the crowd with his daring solo aerobatics and extreme sports sensation Jacko Strong is set to perform a thrilling stunt.
“When once you have tasted flight,
you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward.
For there you have been, and there you will always long to return"
Leonardo da Vinci
Event Details
The Pacific Airshow is not just about the aerial displays. On the ground, attendees can enjoy performer signing sessions, a kids’ zone, live entertainment and a variety of food and drink options.
The 2024 Pacific Airshow Lineup
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2024 Pacific Airshow!
- United States Marine Corps MV-22s: Two MV22 Ospreys will showcase their unique tiltrotor capabilities, combining helicopter functionality with turboprop performance.
- Royal Australian Air Force: 100 Squadron heritage aircraft, lineup to be confirmed.
- Air Force Roulettes: The highly skilled aerobatic team will dazzle with thrilling formations and precision flying.
- United States Air Force C-17s: Dual C17 Globemasters will demonstrate air mobility and logistics capabilities.
- The United States Navy Leap Frogs: High-altitude jumps showcasing precision skydiving and parachute skills.
- Gravity Industries: Two pilots in revolutionary jet suits pioneering a new era of human flight
- Matt Hall: Red Bull Air Race world champion and former RAAF top gun fighter pilot.
- Emma McDonald: Female aerobatics pilot and Head of Aviation for the Matt Hall racing team.
- Greg Colyer – T-33 Jet: Showcasing the iconic T-33 Shooting Star, the first of its kind in Australia.
- Hayden Pullen: Gold Coast professional aerobatic pilot performing in his Extra 330 LT.
- Freedom Formation: Disciplined Australian pilots executing precise formations.
- Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter: Displaying critical lifesaving capabilities in a simulated search and rescue operation.
- Screaming Diamonds: Presenting a flawless routine of formation flying with intricate patterns.
- Gold Coast Skydive: Heart-stopping moments as the team demonstrates the exhilaration of freefall.
- Red Star Roolettes: QANTAS pilots entertaining with skilled aerobatics and formation flying.
- Fastjet L-39s: Two L-39 Albatros aircraft performing coordinated aerobatics.
- Aarron Deliu: World freestyle aerobatics champion performing high G-force maneuvers and daring stunts.
- Jacko Strong: Extreme sports sensation set to perform a thrilling stunt, details to be finalized.
Final details are revealed closer to the day, check the Pacific Airshow website for the latest lineup.
