AIRPOWER11 exceeded all expectations
290,000 fans were visiting the AIRPOWER11, bringing Austria’s air show a new attendance record. The show was also a success for the region, which profited by 60,000 additional overnight stays and a regional additional value of 15 million Euro.
A staff of some 5,000 men and women was contributing to the success of Austria’s second-largest event. 53 pubs and restaurants from the region were supplying the fans with 100,000 liters of drinks; some 400 journalists were sending their reports live and on the spot throughout the world. 786 spotters were taking about one million of unforgettable photos. (In order to be able to do so, they kept themselves fit with 2,000 escalopes, 4000 sausages and 1,500 burgers). About 200 medical doctors and medics were prepared to intervene in case of any kind of disaster.
And 17 storks, even though already media stars, were lavishly remaining in the background during the whole event.
Also participants had words of praise: The invitation to come here was a great honor for us,” Major Abdulaziz Al-Sohaimi of the Royal Saudi Hawks said. The aerobatics team of the Saudi Arabian Air Force was celebrating its debut on the European continent here in Zeltweg and is already looking forward “to see again our new Austrian fans and friends as soon as possible”.
The health situation of the two injured soldiers is stable and unchanged. They are given the best medical treatment possible and they are doing well, considering the circumstances.
