Paris Air Show

meerkat · Post by **meerkat** » 26 Apr 2003, 11:52

Hi All

Having read the latest about spotters events and a possible trip to RIAT, is anyone thinking about Paris this year?

If there are a few of us who wish to attend then perhaps we can travel together (car share etc) or meet at the show.

Personally, if time and family allow, I would hope to go to Paris for a weekend (at least) and visit other airports/airfields in the region.

(I post this as when I used to spot exclusively in UK there were a group of people who regularly travelled about together in 1 or more cars. This helped with costs but also led to lasting friendships and more fun! as experiences were shared)

Thanks to Luchtzak for creating a great place for us to give our views etc.

Meerkat
:cheers:

TheSpecialist · Post by **TheSpecialist** » 26 Apr 2003, 19:54

May be a tip, Lennert Raes is planning to charter an SNBA Avro to the Le Bourget airshow.

More info: http://games.telenet.be/forum/showthrea ... adid=92305

Greetz

Post by **luchtzak** » 27 Apr 2003, 14:11

TheSpecialist wrote:May be a tip, Lennert Raes is planning to charter an SNBA Avro to the Le Bourget airshow.

More info: http://games.telenet.be/forum/showthrea ... adid=92305

Greetz

Kenny,

this sounds like a great idea! Can you ask Lennert Raes that he joins this forum so he can reach more aviation enthusiasts?

greetings,

Bart
:rock:

TheSpecialist · Post by **TheSpecialist** » 29 Apr 2003, 08:39

I'll ask him

Post by **Apuneger** » 29 Apr 2003, 23:03

Hi guys,

Woooow, this aircraft charter thing really seems like an amazing idea. If I can get some days off, I'd love to participate. That'd be awesome!

Ivan

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 02 May 2003, 17:04

COOOOL

I'll join, too!!!!!

Chris

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 05 May 2003, 19:49

Does someone know if SNBA is now chartering an aircraft or not???

Regards
Chris

:jumpy:

MD-11 · Post by **MD-11** » 06 May 2003, 10:34

I've already bought a ticket for the Thalys highspeed train. Mechelen-Paris and back, only €53.

Off course, I'd rather fly... But I couldn't keep waiting. The longer you wait the more expensive the train ticket.

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 12 May 2003, 22:31

Does someone know more about this possibility of SN chartering an aircraft because on the telenet forum there is nothing happening.???

Chris

Post by **luchtzak** » 14 May 2003, 18:20

Too bad that the guy who asked in on the other forum didn't mention it here, I believe that by placing it here you could reach more people. Maybe in the very near future?

greetings,

luchtzak
:rock:

Leo · Post by **Leo** » 14 May 2003, 18:36

I'm waiting for an answer from VTB Meerhout for the trip (by bus) to Le Bourget. If I get no answer by next week, I'm very intrested for the trip by plane.
I'must get there because I took vacation for it!!!

Leo

MD-11 · Post by **MD-11** » 16 May 2003, 07:26

Pay attention! the general public is only allowed on sunday 15th, saturday the 21st and sunday the 22nd. Hours from 9.30 'till 18.00
Look here for more info
http://www.paris-air-show.com/index3.htm
Tickets can be bought in advance in Fnac ( Wijnegem Shopping center ). I've tried but they haven't them. ( not yet, perhaps ). last year they did, a clerck told me.

yak18t · Post by **yak18t** » 20 May 2003, 17:28

I mailed to Lennert Raes about the Avro-trip to Paris 21 or 22/06

But no answer. Is the idea stil live and kicking ? 8O

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 21 May 2003, 19:14

I fear it won't be possible because Lennert Raes doesn't respond

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 22 May 2003, 13:37

To Luchtzak: Maybe you could negociate with SNBA to charter an aircraft since you're working there????

Chris
:drink:

Post by **luchtzak** » 22 May 2003, 14:55

Avro wrote:To Luchtzak: Maybe you could negociate with SNBA to charter an aircraft since you're working there????

Chris
:drink:

Chris,

I have e-mailed our communication department, expect news soon.

greetings,

Bart
:rock:

MD-11 · Post by **MD-11** » 22 May 2003, 19:50

Today I was able to buy a ticket for the airshow in Fnac Wijnegem shopping center. ( € 10 )

The same price as at the entrance but I don't have to stand in line then. But... at the rear of the ticket it says:
"Taperecorders, film-,video- and photocameras are forbidden!"

How do you explain this?

I wanted to take some nice pics.

I can't imagine that with all the info you find on the net that it's not allowed to make pics on an airshow.
What could be the reason of this?

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 22 May 2003, 20:02

Sounds like great news Luchtzak 8)

But it I hope cameras are NOT forbidden like you mention it MD-11 !!!!!

Chris

Minos · Post by **Minos** » 26 May 2003, 07:29

Paris Air Show opening schedule

Paris Air Show opening schedule - Trade Visitors
Sunday 15th June to Sunday 22th June 2003, 9:30 to 18:00.
Days reserved exclusively for trade visitors: Monday 15th to Friday 20nd June.

Paris Air Show opening schedule - General Public
only admitted on 15th, 21rd and 22th June 2003, 9:30 to 18:00.

Paris Air Show opening schedule - For The Press
Saturday 14th June to Sunday 22th June 2003, 8:00 to 19:00.
Exclusive PRESS PREVIEW DAY 14th June for journalists with
credentials issued by the organizer.
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How to get to the show?

By Public Transport from Paris to the Exhibition

RER (Suburban express trains)

Take RER Line B - Direction Mitry - Claye.
Get off the train at " Le Bourget " station.
Then take the Trade Show Shuttle Buses especially Chartered for the occasion.

METRO (subway)

Take Metro Line No. 13 - Direction Saint - Denis Get off the train at
"saint - Denis / Porte de Paris "station .
Then take the trade show shuttle buses especially chartered for the occasion.

Bus

Route 152:
Take bus route No. 152 - Direction " Le Blanc Mesnil / Frères Lumière".
Get off at " Michelet - Parc des Expositions " station.

Route 350 :
Take bus route No. 350 - Direction " Le Blanc Mesnil / Frères Lumière". Get off at " Michelet - Parc des Expositions " station.

Shuttle Paris Air Show

Gare du Bourget Parc des Expositions
Saint - Denis Porte de Paris Parc Des Expositions.

TGV Country Service
From Roissy - Charles de Gaulle Airport.

To get to the Le Bourget Showground from Charles de Gaulle Airport:

Take RER Line b - Direction Paris
Get off the Train at " Le Bourget" Station
Take Bus No. 152 to "Le Blanc Mesnil/ Frères Lumière"
Get off at "Michelet - Parc des Expositions " Station.
"Le Bourget " station is 24 minutes from " Charles de Gaulle Airport" station, with a train every 15 minutes, and 10 minutes from the Gare du Nord with two trains every 15 minutes.

By road

Take the A1 motorway towards Lille and Charles de Gaulle airport.
Before exit n°5, a slip road leads to the show's parking area.
Approaching from the east side of Paris, it is better to take the A3 motorway from Porte de Bagnolet and to exit at Garonor.
These routes take between 25 minutes and 1 hour, depending on traffic conditions. It is advisable to use the A86 motorway from La Defense, or the highways along the left bank of the Seine which offer an easy route from Suresnes to St Denis.

Greetings,

Minos

Minos · Post by **Minos** » 26 May 2003, 07:37

Yesterday, I e-mailed SN Brussels Airlines for more information about the charter to Le Bourget. I hope they wil answer me very soon.

I mailed also to Lennert Raes, but no answer?!?

Greetings,

Minos

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