Scottish Airshow lined up for September 2023 return

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Bosses at South Ayrshire Council say they are "optimistic" about staging a "brand-new" airshow next year.Officials are working on a programme of events based around a September flying spectacular.Ayrshire Live understands a significantly-increased commercial presence would support any returning event backed by the council.

Earlier this summer, Ayrshire Live how the council's new administration had made re-establishing the airshow one of their key priorities.The event last flew in 2019 before a major fall-out between organisers and council chiefs over funding.A highly-public spat followed a row over payment of £80,000 by the council, which officials later claimed they had made "in error".Airshow organisers insisted the payment was a key advance on the council’s agreed £250,000 grant support but the row led to the event collapsing in 2020.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.However, the event – established in 2014 and a highlight of the South Ayrshire calendar – could now be set for a dramatic return.Council officers are developing proposals for an aviation display in the skies above Ayr shorefront, plus a range of entertainment on the Low Green.A report outlining proposals for the new event will be taken to the council in due course.Council leader Martin Dowey said: “I’m excited about the prospect of bringing a brand-new event which will include an airshow to South