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The Polokwane Airshow is the place to be on June 28-29

The airshow will be held on June 28 and 29 and aims to showcase various aircraft and aviation-related activities, while also providing entertainment and educational opportunities to the public for attendees of all ages.

POLOKWANE – The Polokwane International Airport (PIA) will be hosting the Polokwane Airshow 2024 in partnership with Botha Shellhole.

The airshow will be held on June 28 and 29 and aims to showcase various aircraft and aviation-related activities, while also providing entertainment and educational opportunities to the public for attendees of all ages.

The airshow will take place over two days, with June 28 specifically targeting the youth in and around Limpopo.

The aim is to expose 1 000 learners from Limpopo to various careers and opportunities in aviation, to inspire future generations of pilots, engineers, and aviation professionals through aircraft displays, flight demonstrations, and interactive exhibits.

The event is an excellent opportunity to showcase the airport’s infrastructure, such as runways, aprons, terminal building, navigation systems as well as facilities, services, and capabilities to a wide audience.

The PIA hopes to attract aviation enthusiasts and potential airport users, including airlines, aircraft manufacturers, businesses, flight schools, investors and tourists, thereby boosting the airport’s profile and revenue.

The airshow will have significant economic benefits for the City of Polokwane by attracting visitors from outside the area who will spend money on accommodation, dining, transportation, and souvenirs, therefore stimulating the local economy.

By attracting large crowds, the airshow creates a platform for networking and collaboration with the community, fostering goodwill and strengthening relationships with stakeholders.

The show comprises of mobility track demonstrations, aerobatic displays and many other static displays from some of the biggest names in the aviation and defense industry who will demonstrate their latest and greatest aircraft.

There will be educational exhibits, family-friendly activities and food and beverage stalls.

The PIA CEO Mokgadi Matl is confident that the airshow will inspire many a youngster to start a career in aviation. The airport is ready in anticipation of the large crowd that is expected, with awesome displays and something for all in the family to experience it’s going to be a big one.

Purchase your airshow ticket from Ticketpro or www.polokwaneairshow.co.za on and join in the most anticipated event in the region, attracting aviation enthusiasts, families, and professionals.

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Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon." – Tom Stoppard

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