On the first weekend in September, the Hinterstoisser air base in Zeltweg will once again be transformed into the pulsating centre of European aviation. Airpower24, one of the most important air shows in Europe, invites you to the largest event of its kind on the continent under the motto "Flying. Freedom. Enthusiasm". The mixture of military exercise, technological showcase and crowd-pleasing show will once again attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to Styria this year. The Austrian Armed Forces, as the main organiser in cooperation with the province of Styria and the sponsor Red Bull, have put together an impressive programme in months of preparation. The event, which not only functions as a showcase of the Austrian air force, but also as an international meeting place for military aerobatic teams and civil aviation enthusiasts, offers more than just a classic air show. Rather, it is an overall experience that ranges from a comprehensive ground show to spectacular demonstrations in the air. A milestone for the Federal Army and the region Major General Gerfried Promberger, the overall manager of Airpower24, emphasizes the importance of the event for the Federal Army: "Alongside the large-scale Schutzschild exercise in June 24, Airpower2024 is the largest exercise of the year and represents a real deployment for us." Around 3.500 soldiers, including over 2.200 from the land forces and 780 from the militia, are involved in the implementation. For the troops, Airpower24 not only represents a logistical challenge, but also a high training value. But the event is also of enormous economic importance for the Styria region. Brigadier Wolfgang Prieler, project manager of Airpower24, emphasizes that the event generates over ten million euros in added value.