Rising fuel costs result in F/town airshow postponement
Friday, August 29, 2025 | 130 Views |
Aerobatic aircrafts performing stunts during the previous Matsieng airshow FILE PIC
The decision to postpone the event comes as a result of the recent significant increase in aviation fuel costs, which has adversely affected the budget projections for the airshow.
According to a press release from the Francistown Airshow Organising Committee, the increase in fuel costs has made it challenging for the organisers to proceed with the event as planned.
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