The Saudi General Aviation Airshow (Sand & Fun 2024), the largest general aviation airshow in the Middle East, is taking place at Thumama Airport in Riyadh, from November 19-23, 2024.
The one-of-a-kind event offers a closer look at the latest advancements in Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector, in line with the ambitious Vision 2030 that aims to drive national growth through diversifying the Kingdom’s economy, empowering citizens, and establishing Saudi Arabia’s status as a global leader in various fields.
Awe-inspiring Activities
Sand & Fun 2024, organized by the Saudi Aviation Club, brings thrilling activities and specialized exhibitions that cater to the needs of families, industry professionals and aviation enthusiasts.
The spectacular event is expected to attract over 100,000 visitors by offering a diverse range of stunning aerial shows, interactive experiences, and entertainment activities, showcasing the latest advancements in the aviation technology and inspiring the next generation of aviation enthusiasts in an unmatched exciting experience.
SkyVentures at Sand & Fun
One of the most attractive highlights in the sixth annual Sand & Fun exhibition is the SkyVentures experience. It is a blend of tradition and modernity in the skies of Saudi Arabia. Aviation talents from across the world gather in Riyadh to deliver amazing live aerial demonstrations, in a unique display of skills, precision and creativity.
SkyVentures event features 3 highly-skilled Saudi teams, including the world-renowned Saudi Hawks Aerobatic Team, in addition to 11 international teams. Audiences are in for incredible airshows and spectacular maneuvers that will turn Saudi Arabia’s skies into a colorful playground for global talents.
Phoenix Paramotors Display Team
The Polish team promises a breathtaking show, with stunning aerial maneuvers and spectacle performances.
Phoenix Paramotors Display Team dazzles audiences by blending aerial aerobatics with pyrotechnics, light and music.
Scandinavian Airshow – CATWALK
Sand & Fun 2024 visitors are invited to a captivating aerial demonstration by the Scandinavian Airshow team. In a spectacular airshow, families and children enjoy aerobatic airshows featuring the team’s friendly figures SKYCATS and the dog DOGLAS.
SKYCATS perform their famous CATWALK aerobatic wing walking act. During the amazing show, two SKYCATS climb and pose on the aircraft’s wings, making formations such as Lazy Cat and Super Cat. Meanwhile, the pilot makes dazzling aerobatic maneuvers, including loops and barrel rolls.
Scandinavian Airshow – L.L.P
The Scandinavian Airshow also offers an exclusive L.L.P night show, where they blend the air display, light and pyrotechnics with music via loudspeakers, lighting up the sky with awe-inspiring light effects.
Airborne Pyrotechnics
Coming from the UK, Airborne Pyrotechnics team presents a distinct style of airshows. With slower aerobatic flights aboard a Grob109b aircraft, the skilled team turns the sky into a colorful painting of smoke.
When the night comes, Airborne Pyrotechnics makes it shine brightly with a captivating display that deploys pyrotechnics installed in the wings.
SKYTEXTER
A team of highly experienced and professional aerobatic pilots in Europe came together to form the amazing SKYTEXTER. By using 5 airplanes in an inline formation, SKYTEXTER soars at an altitude of 3,000 meters to write eye-catching messages, words and symbols in the sky.
For a boosted dose of entertainment, the team changes its aircraft formation in the sky to showcase unparalleled skills in close formation flying.
Artur Kielak FULL FORCE Aerobatics
Artur Kielak is one of the best aerobatic pilots worldwide. Whether he is flying Boeing 737-800s or lighter GB1 aircraft, Kielak delivers powerful aerobatic airshows that dazzle audiences.
The world-renowned pilot has unmatched skills, offering an unlimited category of aerobatic maneuvers and thrilling formations.
Sky Magic
In an attractive show, the Sky Magic Polish team performs canopy formation flying, using flares and colorful smoke for more excitement. Specialized in skydiving, Sky Magic set a record by jumping with the biggest Polish national flag (500 m²).
Furthermore, the team has the unique ability to perform at night using the pyrotechnics both during free-flying and after opening the parachutes, adding more thrill to Sand & Fun 2024.
Cástor Fantoba
A skilled pilot with a vast experience in aerobatic flying, Cástor Fantoba will dazzle audiences at Sand & Fun 2024 with his distinctive solo flights.
Polish Sparks
Being the only aerobatic team in the world that flies TS-11 Iskra aircraft, Polish Sparks offers a passionate and attractive show. During the day, the team displays its unparalleled skills in close formation aerobatic maneuvers.
Meanwhile, Polish Sparks team lights up the night skies with the sparks of a solo flight by a TS-11 Iskra (Spark) aircraft.
Bo105.PL
The Bo105.PL is one of the few helicopter teams worldwide. It offers fantastic performances and spectacular maneuvers. During the day, the Bo 105 helicopter presents a dynamic displays using colorful smoke.
At night, the team uses fireworks and pyrotechnics to dazzle Sand & Fun 2024 audiences.
BushCat Demo Team
A lovely couple assembled their colorful airplane and created the BushCat Demo Team. In an amazing spectacle, the team delivers a dazzling performance featuring pyrotechnics and colorful smoke.
The BushCat Demo Team is known for utilizing railway sirens during their shows. This adds more fun and excitement to their captivating aerial demonstration.
