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9 JAN 08: BATTLE OF THE BANNERS

THE Middle East has become the battleground for... who can fly the biggest banner!
Dubai's Aerogulf Helicopter Services announced a new aerial advertising service by flying a huge UAE flag over the city and around the Dubai Air Show in November. One of the largest UAE flags ever flown, it measures 20 metres high and 50 metres long, making it a massive 1000sq mt visible for miles.

Aerogulf has entered into partnership with Skybanners International, owned by Brian Walker, a world leader in banner flying. Captain Robert Denehy of Aerogulf said the launch followed a year of planning,  which concluded with final demonstration flights for the GCAA, who approved Aerogulf and Skybanners after extensive reviews of the flight operation methods and safety systems.

Brian Walker said, "Dubai likes to do things big, and so do we! It's exciting to fly over such a spectacular city."

Shortly after the Dubai Show, the UAE flag was again flown - but this time even bigger. London-based Hobs Banners has claimed the official world record for the largest helicopter banner flown in the world - 61 metres by 85 metres making it a colossal 4650sq mt!

It was flown over Abu Dhabi at the beginning of December for the UAE National day by Falcon Aviation Services. A video of the flight can be seen on YouTube.
W: www.aerogulfservices.com
W: www.hobsbanners.com

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