THE Jersey International Air Display “has got a future”, its lead organiser has maintained as he called for volunteers to help it continue. Mike Higgins thanked his team, as well as the many Islanders and businesses who supported this year’s display, while aircraft took to the skies above St Aubin’s Bay on Thursday afternoon. Organisers […]
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Air Display organisers hopeful this year’s event will go ahead
ORGANISERS of the Jersey International Air Display remain “hopeful” it will go ahead this year following a rallying cry for funds to keep the long-standing event flying. On Friday, those behind the display – due to take place on 12 September – revealed that it could be cancelled because of a “shortfall in financial support” […]
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Air Display organisers appeal to the public to save the event
ORGANISERS of the Jersey International Air Display are appealing to the public to help save this year’s event. Mike Higgins – who has run the event for the last 23 years – said that while they welcomed the support they received from Ports of Jersey and the government, they needed Islanders to help close their […]
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Organiser ‘encouraged’ by donations for air display
A FUNDRAISER launched to keep the Jersey International Air Display flying this year is nearly halfway to its target, with just one day to go. Display organiser Mike Higgins said he was “greatly encouraged” by, and “very grateful” for, the donations made so far, as he urged Islanders to keep contributing before tomorrow’s deadline. It […]
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Air Display fundraising underway to ensure event 'can have the best future possible'
A PUSH for corporate sponsorship and donations for next year’s Jersey’s International Air Display is underway to ensure the event “can have the best future possible”, organisers have said. This year’s event faced uncertainty and setbacks, including funding concerns – with Islanders ultimately raising over £30,000 to help bridge a “shortfall in financial support”. The […]
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Five aircraft types withdrawn from Jersey International Air Display
TODAY’S Jersey International Air Display will be without five aircraft, including a high-performance fighter jet, following last-minute withdrawals. In a post, organisers confirmed that Swedish fighter jet the Saab J37 Viggen would no longer be taking part in the show due to “operational challenges”. The post also revealed that the Cri-Cri electric aircraft, along with […]
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Volunteers wanted to help bring air display back to full throttle
ISLANDERS are being urged to sign up as volunteers for this year’s air display, with organisers offering “behind-the-scenes access” – and even the chance to fly in a classic aircraft – in return. With the 2025 International Air Display set to return on Thursday 11 September, the team behind the event said they are aiming […]
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Jersey International Air Display in jeopardy
THIS year’s Jersey International Air Display will be cancelled unless over £40,000 can be raised by next week. Organisers have issued a last-ditch call to try and save the event, which is due to take place on 12 September. Over £6,000 of the £50,000 fundraising target has so far been raised, with 260 individuals contributing […]
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Air display ‘saved by the generosity of Islanders’
THIS year’s Jersey International Air Display will go ahead after “the generosity of Islanders” saved the event, organisers have announced. Event organiser Mike Higgins said his team was “eternally grateful” for the financial support from individuals and businesses who stepped forward in the wake of a last-minute public appeal launched to keep the display airborne. […]
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Air Display financial accounts reveal £500 loss
ACCOUNTS for the Jersey International Air Display have been published for the first time – revealing that the event posted a £500 loss last year. The loss has prompted chief organiser Mike Higgins to repeat his call for more financial support from the government and sponsors – to ensure the longevity of the free show. […]
