Malta's popular air show flying display will this year shift from the airport to Smart City for yet unclear reasons, but the organisers said they expect a strong commitment this would not happen again. The static display will still take place at Malta International Airport. However, those wishing to see the planes in full flight will have to make their way to Smart City in Kalkara. What lies behind the decision is not very clear. Some sources note it was motivated by a long-standing desire to move the flying display away from the country's sole civil airport. Others, however, told Times of Malta that holding the flying display at MIA was deemed to be too much of a safety risk after 23 people were injured last October during the annual Paqpaqli car show. The incident happened when a Porsche 918 Spyder crashed into the crowd lining the runway at the airport during a display. A number of the event's organisers are being charged in court over alleged safety shortcomings. Although the MIA had nothing to do with the organisation of Paqpaqli, the sources said the negative publicity from the incident put them off hosting this year's air show. The air show, to be held on September 24...
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