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The event is being organised by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in collaboration with Qatar Flying Club and with the sponsorship of Qatar Airways, Ooredoo and RasGas. It will see the participation of more than 50 light and mid-sized jets from various regional clubs, according to a statement.
The Al Khor Fly-In represents an important annual event that provides suitable orientation about the most recent aviation developments in a “family, entertaining and educational atmosphere”, the statement notes.
The ninth edition will feature a number of creative attractions, which are being organised for the first time, such as unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) shows, formation flying, Air Sports Committee shows and professional aerobatic shows.
These are in addition to the participation of private jet owners, paramotor shows and contributions from local, regional and international flying clubs, the statement adds.
Abdulla Nasser Turkey al-Subaey, chairman of CAA, said the authority is keen to organise and support this annual event as it is a platform for providing the future generation with the necessary cultural background about aviation and preparing them for key positions in the job market and shoulder the responsibility of community service.
“This event has proved, year after year, its ability to attract the public and more sponsors, diversify its activities and ensure the wider participation of local and regional flying clubs, which contribute to achieving its objectives of supporting local tourism and transforming the Al Khor Fly-In into an international event,” he stressed.