Airshows

28 Feb 2016

Atlantic Canada International Airshow Shifts Dates To Snag Snowbirds And CF-18 Demo Team

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams | 2

It didn’t take long for another airshow to snag the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and CF-18 demonstration team following the recent cancellation of the Eastern Townships Airshow in Bromont, Quebec. The Atlantic Canada International Airshow (ACIAS) website now includes an announcement that they have decided to shift one weekend to take the Bromont dates, and in… Read more

24 Feb 2016

F-22 Raptor Demo Team Going International Again In 2016

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Military | 0

The USAF F-22 Raptor demonstration team schedule that was released today (along with the F-16 Fighting Falcon demonstration team schedule) contains a few surprises for fans, the biggest of which is the number of international appearances. International appearances are always noteworthy for the F-22 since many fans are so eager to see what is arguably… Read more

23 Feb 2016

Milwaukee Air & Water Show Canceled In 2016; Looking Ahead To Blue Angels In 2017

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows | 0

The Milwaukee Air & Water Show will not take place in 2016, according to an announcement made today. Organizers are ‘postponing’ the show until 2017, when the US Navy Blue Angels are scheduled to appear at the event. At one point the show was going to feature the Blue Angels this year, but after some… Read more

23 Feb 2016

Eastern Townships Airshow (Bromont, Quebec) Canceled in 2016

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Schedules | 0

The Eastern Townships Airshow (ETAS) in Canada has canceled plans for a 2016 event. The show was scheduled to be held in Bromont, Quebec this August 20th and 21st. The Snowbirds and CF-18 Hornet demo team were scheduled to attend. A local news article in French (translation by Google here) announced the cancellation last week.… Read more

22 Feb 2016

Blue Angels Add Sacramento, Drop Aurora On 2016 Schedule

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules | 0

There has been a slight change to the US Navy Blue Angels’ 2016 schedule today. The October 1-2 weekend, which had been held by the Rocky Mountain Airshow in Aurora, CO, has been taken over by the California Capitol Airshow in Sacramento, CA. The Aurora show has been shown on the ICAS calendar as canceled… Read more

18 Feb 2016

US Navy Hornet Demo Teams Practice For 2016 Season

by RickyM | posted in: Airshows, Military | 0

It’s that time again! Fans and pilots alike are starting to get ready for the 2016 season. The Navy is as well! In order to qualify for certification, the US Navy demo teams must fly a certain number of practice flights before their first public performance. Many of these practice flights take place at their… Read more

16 Feb 2016

2016 F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team Schedule Released

by DavidJ | posted in: Airshows, Military, Schedules | 4

The US Air Force has released the 2016 airshow schedule for the F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team, popularly known as Viper East. Heritage Flight info will be added at a later date. Will you see the Viper in 2016? Let us know! Post on our Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the… Read more

16 Feb 2016

2016 USAF F-22 Raptor Demo Team Schedule Released

by DavidJ | posted in: Airshows, Military, Schedules | 5

The US Air Force has released the 2016 airshow schedule for the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. Heritage Flight info will be added later. Will you see the Raptor in 2016? Let us know! Post on our Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! Also check out the 2016 USAF F-16 Demonstration… Read more

4 Feb 2016

Aerobatic Airshow Part of Boshears Skyfest Cancelled For 2016

by RickyM | posted in: Airshows | 1

For the past 23 years, aviation enthusiasts and airshow fans alike could look forward to a yearly airshow in Georgia. However, due to an issue in securing an FAA aerobatic waiver, the Boshears Skyfest in Augusta, GA will not hold an aerobatic airshow in 2016. On Friday, Feb 5th, Augusta Aviation and Skyfest officials said… Read more

1 Feb 2016

Rockford AirFest Cancelled in 2016

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Schedules | 0

In a surprise move, the Chicago-Rockford International Airport announced today that it will not hold its annual Rockford AirFest in 2016 after it was unable to reach an agreement with the US Air Force on an appearance by the F-22 Raptor. The show was left off of the Blue Angel and Thunderbird schedules released in… Read more