The inaugural Bali Airshow 2024 has just opened its doors to visitors today. From aerial displays to static displays, here's what you can expect at the first Indonesian airshow in 28 years.
By: Haotian
Published on: 18 September 2024, 11.13pm (GMT +8)
The static displays will feature aircraft from all over the world. Photo: Haotian/Project AeroFlight
Bali International Airshow, which is happening from 18-21 September 2024, will feature many different aerial and static displays at Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport. Exhibitors such as Boeing, Embraer, Airbus, and Thales will be present at this inaugural airshow. They will be displaying their state-of-the-art aircraft, in forms of static displays and/or scale models. The exhibitors will also be present in the exhibition halls.
Static Displays
The static displays at the airshow will feature aircraft such as the Sukhoi 30, and F-16, as well as F-35s and an Airbus A400M from Luftwaffe, the German Air Force. The full list is as follows:
Aircraft | Manufacturer | Number of aircraft |
Airbus A400M Atlas | Airbus | 1 |
F-35 Lightning II | Lockheed Martin | 2 |
Bell 407 | Bell Textron | 1 |
Indonesian Aerospace N-219 | Indonesian Aerospace | 1 |
Vela Alpha eVTOL | Vela Prima Nusantara | 1 |
Grand Caravan EX | Cessna | 1 |
Skyhawk 172SP Amphibious | Cessna | 1 |
Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin | Airbus Helicopters | 1 |
Sukhoi Su-30 | Sukhoi | 1 |
Eurocopter EC725 | Airbus Helicopters | 1 |
C-130J Super Hercules | Lockheed Martin | 1 |
Zenith STOL CH 701 | Zenith Aircraft Company | 1 |
CASA C-212 Aviocar | Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA | 1 |
F-16 Fighting Falcon | Lockheed Martin | 1 |
EMB 314 Super Tucano | Embraer | 1 |
Flying displays
Flying displays are one of the highlights of the Bali Airshow. From the mighty F-35 Lightnings to the Jupiter Aerobatic Team, here is what you can expect to see in the skies at Bali Airshow 2024.
Aerial display teams | Aircraft for aerial display |
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) | F-35 Lightning II |
Neptunus Aerobatic Team | Bonanza G36 |
Jupiter Aerobatic Team | KT-1B Wongbee |
The flying displays will be held every day at 4 different timings: 9.30am to 9.50pm, 10.30am to 10.50am, 12.30pm to 12.50pm, and 3.30pm to 3.50pm.
However, do note that the RAAF F-35s will only be making an appearance on 19 and 20 September 2024, and will not be flying on the public day.
Trade days
The trade days at the airshow will be from 18-20 September 2024, and the airshow will not be open to the public on these 3 days. Visitors during the trade days can expect conferences with different officials and companies, including Boeing and Airasia, which will be holding talks on these days.
Trade day attendees can also look forward to many different exhibitions from all around the world, and engage in networking sessions with other attendees.
Public day
The public day of the airshow will be held on 21 September 2024. Attendees of the public day can expect many fun and thrilling activities and performances, including photo booths, arts and crafts activities, as well as a "Meet the Pilots" session, on top of the exhilarating static and aerial displays.
Tickets and transportation
To purchase public day tickets, you may go to widget.loket.com/widget/yje6bc5lisfit13hy. The tickets start from IDR150,000 per person, and a round-trip shuttle bus costs IDR 100,000 per person per day. Kids under the age of 6 and seniors above the age of 65 enter free.
The shuttle buses will depart for the General Aviation Terminal of Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport from 3 different locations: Kuta Beachwalk, Mal Bali Galleria, as well as Bali Collection Nusa Dua. The buses depart from the venue once every 30 minutes.
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