About Jersey International Air Display
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Background
The Jersey International Air Display is recognized as one of the best air displays in Europe - winning the Paul Bowen Trophy at the European Air Show Convention in Brussels in 2013 – and it has become one of the Island’s premier tourism events and a key highlight of the Island’s calendar. It is watched in person and online by over 50,000 people As the largest free event in the Island, the Air Display is funded by private sponsorship and a small government grant. This means that all families irrespective of their income can enjoy the flying display over St Aubin’s Bay and activities on the Lower Park together. Although the event has been diminished in recent years due to the restrictions that followed the COVID outbreak and required in the post pandemic recovery phase and a shortfall of funding in this period it is our intention to ultimately return to its 2013 standard with enhanced static displays, and potentially STEM areas that complement the display itself.
Funding
However, we need your help. We very much welcome the support of the Government of Jersey and of Ports of Jersey, however this year the annual grant has been restricted to £40,000. In 2023 we received £60,000, and in previous years various amounts up to £100,000. Sadly costs have not gone down and in fact have increased substantially. Whilst we are making some progress in raising sponsorship, the display is now around 9 weeks away and we want to make sure it can happen this year, and in future years. If you enjoy the Display and would like to see it continue, we would very much welcome your support.
Rider
In the event that the Display does not take place all funds raised will be put towards the 2025 Display. In the event the Display is permanently cancelled, donations will be split evenly between Jersey’s Helping Wings Charity and British Military Service Charities.