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Post by whitebear on May 12, 2022 17:42:30 GMT
It would appear that the event in June is now cancelled. Reported in Flyer/on Flyer Forum pages.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2022 18:40:45 GMT
 Strange one that but on Laasi the following was published:- "As from Sunday 15th May we will again be closed to the general public on SUNDAYS & MONDAYS until further notice, AV8 will also be closed SUNDAY & MONDAYS" Don't know if any connection but still getting e-mails from Aero Expo so wait and see and thw the show is on THUR-FRI-SAT  Happy Days Bob 
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2022 18:51:04 GMT
Looks like Whitebear is right just found this on the web from the Flyer:- The combined AeroExpo/RotorTech General Aviation exhibition planned for 16-18 June at Cotswold Airport has been cancelled for this year.
Organiser John Brennan said in a statement to exhibitors, “I am sorry to have to tell you, that today, we have taken the difficult decision to cancel AeroExpo/RotorTech UK for this year.
“The indoor exhibition (Hangar) space we were allocated is now not available due to issues outside of our control and we are not willing to run an event which fails to meet the needs of exhibitors and visitors.
“This is very disappointing. We have put in a great deal of time & effort in establishing the groundwork for a Show that accommodates both the fly-in numbers and visitors necessary for the successful general aviation event the industry deserves.
“We have support from all the main GA Associations and a great deal of pre-event interest has been shown from fly-in pilots and visitors. However, without suitable indoor exhibition facilities we cannot run our Event successfully.
“The hangar availability issue will be resolved, and we will be in a position to bring the community together in 2023.”
Will have to find somewhere else to go hope they refund our monies.Happy Days Bob
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Post by whitebear on May 12, 2022 19:35:05 GMT
Believe there is no connection twixt the shortened ops times and cancellation of the event. Shame there is coincidental timing of two majorly negative occurrences.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2022 5:35:28 GMT
 Still a poor show by Aero Expo and the Airfield Operators imo- at such short notice. Many people will have booked accommodation for the event, thankfully not myself, albeit I am still out of pocket with my ticket costs. Will have to try and find somewhere else to go now, albeit not on that weekend. But thanks Gtw for bringing it to our notice a tad quicker than the Aero Expo people have.  Happy Days Bob 
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2022 8:25:31 GMT
Reply to an e-mail sent by myself to John Hampshire the events manager:- John, I have read in the Flyer magazine that this year’s event has been cancelled- can you please confirm as if it has I together with numerous other attendees have to cancel pre-booked hotels etc. Regards Bob Baker Hi Bob, unfortunately that is correct. The event has reluctantly been cancelled. Regards John Confirmed Bob
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Post by whitebear on May 13, 2022 8:40:51 GMT
As you say...all in all a real shame and an embarrassment to all the organisers.
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Post by keefyboy on May 13, 2022 9:01:48 GMT
Yes a real shame as I was quite looking forward to this one at my local.
I suspect many of the exhibitors will be a bit cheesed off too as doubtless many of those will have booked local hotel accommodation.
I'm curious to know what is so important that the airport operator found it necessary to cancel the hangar so late in the day! Personally I think the airport perhaps ought to find a new scheduler - unless the hangar has become a H&S issue!
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Post by graham on May 13, 2022 9:36:59 GMT
Indeed, a relatively local run for me too Keith, rather disappointing to say the least
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2022 10:53:37 GMT
Well at least it has been confirmed- saves me a long expensive journey- a proper announcement is being prepared as we speak. Well done to the Bear for spotting it on the Flyer mag. Thanks. Happy Days Bob
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Post by whitebear on May 13, 2022 14:37:34 GMT
I think the hangarage ...or covered exhibition area, shall we say...was not properly resolved by the organisers/ airport etc before committing to the event. I imagine there were other issues as well such as accommodating movements and visiting aircraft parking plus the distraction of the rival events undef the Private Flyer banner. I think there is a PF event this weekend and potentially one up north in a few months.
Whatever.....it will be a combination of factors, for sure.
The localness was a big draw for me, too!!!
All things seem to be a struggle these days.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2022 5:58:45 GMT
I think the hangarage ...or covered exhibition area, shall we say...was not properly resolved by the organisers/ airport etc before committing to the event. I imagine there were other issues as well such as accommodating movements and visiting aircraft parking plus the distraction of the rival events undef the Private Flyer banner. I think there is a PF event this weekend and potentially one up north in a few months. Whatever.....it will be a combination of factors, for sure. The localness was a big draw for me, too!!! All things seem to be a struggle these days. GtW The Aero Expo website has now been updated stating the event is cancelled. Bob |
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