Jet Teams

5 Jan 2017

Blue Angels Arrive In El Centro For 2017 Winter Training

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 2

The US Navy Blue Angels have returned to Southern California to begin their winter training period! In a post on the team’s Facebook page Thursday afternoon, the Blues announced they had landed at Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro on a “beautiful day” and were ready to begin training. The 10 week flight training period… Read more

4 Jan 2017

Patrouille de France Adds Third US Airshow Appearance In 2017

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams, Schedules | 1

AirshowStuff has learned that the Patrouille de France, France’s Aerobatic Jet Team, will be performing at another US site in 2017. Maxwell AFB, Alabama will host the team on April 8-9th as part of their open house. The base will be open to the public from 8 am to 4 pm on both days. The… Read more

16 Dec 2016

Rockford AirFest Suspended In 2017 And Beyond Despite Scheduled USAF Thunderbirds Appearance

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules, US Air Force Thunderbirds | 5

Say goodbye to the Rockford AirFest. The event has been canceled in 2017 and beyond, thanks to new tenants at the airport. The move is surprising as the show had already landed a coveted appearance by the US Air Force Thunderbirds on June 3rd and 4th of next year. Mike Dunn, the Airport’s Executive Director,… Read more

14 Dec 2016

Air Force Announces Report Findings On 2016 Thunderbird #6 Crash – Pilot Cleared

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams | 0

The US Air Force says that the crash of Thunderbird #6 into a Colorado field earlier this year was caused by a throttle malfunction. The finding was part of the Accident Investigation Board report on the incident, announced today by Air Combat Command. The crash occurred shortly after a flyby of the United States Air… Read more

9 Dec 2016

US Air Force Thunderbirds To Perform At RIAT In 2017

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

The US Air Force Thunderbirds will be heading overseas this summer. The Royal International Air Tattoo announced that it will host the team at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom on July 14, 15, and 16. This is not surprising, since the dates were left conspicuously open on the 2017 USAF Thunderbirds schedule, released earlier… Read more

9 Dec 2016

US Navy Blue Angels To Headline EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 With Full Aerobatic Performances

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 0

The famous US Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team will headline EAA AirVenture for the first time this July. Although the show was previously listed on the preliminary 2017 schedule released last year, it was confirmed earlier this week when the updated 2017 Blue Angel schedule was announced. The team has sent jets to AirVenture… Read more

7 Dec 2016

Patrouille de France Confirmed For 2017 Sun ‘n Fun Appearance, Kansas City Appearance Tentative

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules | 1

The Patrouille de France has added another show to its short US airshow tour this spring! This morning, the Sun ‘n Fun Facebook page announced that the French aerobatic team will be performing at the event on April 4th. This date is just after their previously announced appearance at the Melbourne Air and Space Show… Read more

6 Dec 2016

USAF Thunderbirds 2017 Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules | 16

Here is the 2017/2018 airshow schedule for the United States Air Force Thunderbirds! Will you see them in 2017? Let us know! Post on the AirshowStuff Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! 2017 Appearance Schedule – USAF Thunderbirds Updated 2/18/17 – Latest updates in bold. February 5: Houston, Texas… Read more

6 Dec 2016

US Navy Blue Angels 2017 Airshow Schedules Released

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules, US Navy Blue Angels | 133

Here is the 2017/2018 airshow schedule for the United States Navy Blue Angels! Will you see them in 2017? Let us know! Post on the AirshowStuff Facebook page and on our forums – and make sure you share pictures after the show! 2017 Appearance Schedule – US Navy Blue Angels March 11: El Centro, CA… Read more

6 Dec 2016

Canadian Forces Snowbirds 2017 Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams, Schedules | 14

Here is the 2017 airshow schedule for the Canadian Armed Forces Snowbirds! Will you see them in 2017? Let us know! Post on the AirshowStuff Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! 2017 Appearance Schedule – Canadian Forces Snowbirds Updated 2/19/17 – Added several shows, removed Rocky Mountain House, BC April… Read more