We are pleased to announce that Swansea University has been confirmed as the main sponsor for this summer’s free Wales Airshow.

2017 sees the Airshow return for a third year in a row and we’re very excited to have the University voted “Welsh University of the Year” by the Times Higher Good University Guide 2017.

Last year, the Airshow, part of the Enjoy Swansea programme of events and activities, attracted more than 200,000 spectators. As well as from the promenade, many people also watched the Airshow from the city centre, Mumbles and a number of other vantage points across the city.

Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Development and Regeneration, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Swansea University as the Wales Airshow’s main sponsor for 2017.

“Swansea University has been involved in the Airshow in the past, having previously sponsored the Red Arrows at the event, so to have them as the main sponsor of the 2017 Wales Airshow further cements the event partnership that’s already been established.

“As always, our aim is to make the Wales Airshow as successful and memorable as possible for many thousands of local people, visitors to the city and our sponsors.

“Back in 2015, we said we’d do all we could to make the Airshow an annual event in Swansea for the benefit of residents and businesses. Holding the Airshow for a third consecutive year demonstrates our commitment to delivering on that promise.”

Professor Richard B Davies, Vice Chancellor of Swansea University, said: “The whole Swansea region should be proud that Swansea University was named the top University in Wales and the inaugural Welsh University of the Year in the 2017 Good University Guide published by the Times and Sunday Times newspapers. As part of our celebrations, we are delighted to partner with our friends at Swansea Council to support the Wales Airshow.

“Our Department of Aerospace Engineering is recognised as one of the top 200 in the World and seventh best in the UK, with many of our academic staff and students working on projects with large companies such as Rolls Royce and Airbus, as well as the Bloodhound car which will likely break the land-speed record this year. We encourage you all to come and visit our exceptional facilities on offer at both our Singleton and Bay Campuses, and we look forward to welcoming future Swansea University students at our open days on June 17, October 14 and October 28.”

Some of the aircraft that took part in last year’s Wales Airshow included the Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and a Russian MiG from the Cold War. Details of the aircraft taking part in this year’s event will be announced over coming weeks.

Early bird partnership packages are still available for businesses and organisations looking to be involved in this summer’s Airshow. Email mags.pullen@swansea.gov.uk for more information or call 01792 635102.

Swansea Council has confirmed that the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be taking to the skies above the city as part of what will be the largest free event of the summer.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight consists of a Lancaster, a Spitfire and a Hurricane. The aircraft, flying out of RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, are regularly seen at British state occasions and events commemorating the Second World War.

This year’s Wales National Airshow, in association with Trade Centre Wales, is taking place on Saturday July 2 and Sunday July 3.

Also now confirmed are the Royal Navy Black Cats helicopter display team (Sponsored by Parker Plant Hire) and the Sally B – the last remaining airworthy B-17 in Europe. The Sally B was used in the 1990 film Memphis Belle starring Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz and Harry Connick Jr.

Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Development and Regeneration, said: “The line-up for this summer’s Wales National Airshow means it will yet again be an event to remember.

“The combination of cutting-edge, modern aircraft with historical displays like the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Sally B are sure to thrill many thousands of spectators during what continues to be the best free event of its kind in Wales.

“The Wales National Airshow, which generates millions of pounds for the local economy, is great news for local people, local businesses and visitors to Swansea. It’s a great example of how we’re ensuring that we continue to make the most of Swansea’s world class, coastal setting by organising events of the very highest quality.”

All aircraft for the airshow have now been confirmed. Other displays taking to the sky include a MiG-15, the Breitling Wingwalkers, the Tigers parachute team, the Red Arrows, the Eurofighter Typhoon (Sponsored by Cardiff Airport), the Bronco Demo Team, Team Yakovlevs, Gerald Cooper and Team Raven.

Details of ground-based entertainment will be unveiled next week.

Download the official WNAS16 App!

The official WNAS16 App, available on iPhone, Android and Windows phones, is available for price of £2.29. It’s been launched to help keep Wales National Airshow fans up to speed with this summer’s free event.

Features include a dynamic timetable of displays that will be updated in real-time on the days of the airshow, live news, information on aircraft and ground displays, links to other events and hotels, as well as details of special offer discounts at Swansea restaurants and other events.

A special offers section contains several discount vouchers that can be redeemed at a number of hotels, restaurants and attractions around Swansea. By purchasing the app, spectators will also be helping to sustain the airshow on an annual basis.

Car parking spaces in the city centre fill up quickly due to the popularity of the event, so it’s also now possible to book premium parking at the Recreation Ground. All day parking is available at £16.50 per car, per day. The Recreation Ground car park, open from 9am to 7pm on both days of the airshow, is located right next to the main ground display area.

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Now you can discover which display teams will be in Swansea on each day of #WNAS16 via the APP.  We have updated each display team page of the APP to indicate which days they will be in Swansea.

This year’s schedule of Wales National Airshow air displays will be made available via our swanky new Airshow APP! This is the ONLY place that you will be able to access the display times when they are released on June 30.   

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5 Key Reasons to download the APP – Your Virtual Programme

1. YOU’LL RECEIVE REAL-TIME DISPLAY SCHEDULE UPDATES – Know which displays will be taking place when. Our timetable will be updated in real-time keeping you in the know if changes are made to the schedule on the day.

2. SAVE MONEY WITH NUMEROUS DISCOUNT VOUCHERS – Get loads of really great Money off vouchers that can be used at a number of South Wales businesses from May 1st to July 31st. (e.g. Nandos Swansea, Dragon Hotel, Swansea Marriott, Swansea Tennis & Squash among many others)

3. YOU’LL RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE NEWS UPDATES – Get Push notifications with exclusive breaking Airshow news. We will be releasing some key info on the Red Arrows and Typhoon in the run up to the full timetable release.

4. GET HANDY TEAM BIOS – Get a handy programme-style guide in your pocket to all of the display teams.

5. YOU WILL BE HELPING SUPPORT THE WALES NATIONAL AIRSHOW – By purchasing the APP for a nominal fee you will be helping sustain this great Swansea Bay event on an annual basis.

Download it now at the price of £2.29.

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