Wizz Air prepares spectacular air show for 20 August celebrations
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airline, is preparing a special and spectacular air show to celebrate St Stephen’s Day on 20 August. As every year, the three-day event surrounding Hungary’s birthday will bring hundreds of activities to the capital, and Wizz Air will contribute with a breathtaking performance.
Wizz Air on 20 August
Once again, the airline’s most experienced pilots will be on hand to wow the crowds celebrating in the capital. Wizz Air’s aim is to pay tribute to the celebration of the founding of the state, as well as to entertain the public with an unforgettable attraction in the centre of Budapest. Wizz Air’s aircraft will fly from the Chain Bridge to Margaret Island at a low altitude rarely seen by a large audience.
Most experienced pilots
Wizz Air’s A321neo aircraft will be flown by Gergely Oláh, József Budai and Ákos Pethes over the scenic view of Budapest. Oláh has been flying with WIZZ for 16 years, is an instructor and examiner captain and currently a training manager with more than 10,000 hours of flying experience on various types of Airbus 320 aircraft. József Budai, Instructor and Examiner Captain, has been with Wizz Air for 13 years, has flown more than 8,000 hours with the aircraft family in his career and is currently Deputy Chief Training Officer. Ákos Pethes, Instructor Captain, has been flying with the airline since 2011 and has 7,500 flying hours in the air so far.
Airbus A321neo
The Airbus A321neo aircraft on display is the most efficient single-aisle aircraft in its class, with the lowest fuel consumption per passenger-kilometre. Wizz Air’s next-generation Airbus A321neo is powered by two Pratt and Whitney turbofan engines. With 239 seats in a single-class configuration, it offers maximum flexibility and low operating costs for the airline, while also delivering exceptional fuel savings thanks to a 10% reduction in fuel consumption compared to the A321ceo.