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ICAS is the hub of the air show industry, a centralized network that allows air shows and performers to work together and in tandem with military/governmental authorities to establish and enforce standards that truly define the business. These standards are imbedded in virtually every program and service the organization provides to members, from the ICAS Safety Creed to the ICAS Air Show Manual, from the ICAS-administered Aerobatic Competency Evaluation Program to the organization’s strict Principles of Conduct and Professional Ethics.
Mission: The International Council of Air Shows is dedicated to building and sustaining a vibrant air show industry to support its membership. To achieve this goal, ICAS will demand its members operate their business at only the highest levels of safety, professionalism, and integrity.
The Air Force Thunderbirds are headed to the West coast on Friday. Flyover routes coming soon.
We are honored to extend our salute to California healthcare workers, first responders and other essential personnel on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus.
An exact flight path will be released Thursday. Stay tuned!
#AmericaStrong #InThisTogether
The USAF Thunderbirds are back at it over Texas tomorrow. Flyover maps have been posted.
Tomorrow's #AmericaStrong flyover serves as a salute to frontline #COVID responders in the great state of Texas. 🤠
Forecasted inclement weather in San Antonio and Austin could delay tomorrow's flyover times or postpone the flyover all together. Stay tuned!
#InThisTogether 🇺🇸
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are over Chicago now - take a look!
WATCH LIVE: U.S. Navy Blue Angels salute first responders and other essential workers as they fly over Chicago: https://abc7.ws/3bk9Pl6
A short tribute to a small cross-section of the women who help make the air show business go. And thanks to Brittany Nielsen for putting this video together...
Behind every Airshow is a team of hard working individuals! Over 25 women in the Airshow Industry came together to show off their work - and have a little fun!
Based in Japan, the PACAF Viper Demo Team has a new pilot. Congrats to Maj. Josiah "Sirius" Gaffney!
The PACAF F-16 Demo Team is happy to announce its newest pilot!
Maj. Josiah “Sirius” Gaffney
He is a prior instructor pilot at the F-16 schoolhouse at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, began his journey to become an Air Force fighter pilot by commissioning as an Air Force officer upon graduation from the Air Force Academy in 2009.
Check out his story here: https://www.misawa.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/2177522/new-pacaf-demo-team-pilot-takes-to-the-skies-fulfills-childhood-dream-at-misawa/
#fighterpilot #f16 #newbeginnings #2years #pacaf #aviation #airshow360 #airshowstuff #2020
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flyover maps for tomorrow are up.
Your BlueAngels are heading your way Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis!
Check out the overhead times and route on the graphic below.
Note: a previous post listed overhead times for Indy in CDT, the update below is in EDT
#AmericaStrong
#InThisTogether
#HealthCareHeroes
Some upper Midwest flyovers for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels were just announced!
Detroit, Chicago, and Indianapolis your Blue Angels are heading your way this Tuesday! Check back tomorrow for routes and overhead times. Stay home and stay safe!
#AmericaStrong
#InThisTogether
#HealthcareHeroes
The F-16 Viper Demo Team just dropped an EPIC new paint scheme! Check it out!
We have been working on something special since December 2019 for the 2020 airshow season. While it was scheduled to be completed in March, due to the covid-19 pandemic we paused production to ensure the safety of our crews, but we're now proud to introduce you to 'VENOM'. The snake scales across the body of the aircraft fit the namesake of the jet and our signature black and yellow colors feature prominently from nose to tail. We wanted to undertake this project to make a special experience for our fans across the country and to inspire patriotic Americans to serve in the Air Force. Thank you to our wingmen at Shaw Air Force Base corrosion for sharing the enthusiasm for our design and making it a reality. We can't wait to see @toroschmitz16 #sendit in #venom !
Shaw Air Force Base Air Combat Command United States Air Force U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation Airman Magazine
As the world commemorates the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day...
Today, we join in marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day with a selection of images showing some of the finest aircraft ever built, which played an integral role in securing victory in Europe 75 years ago.
Steph Stricklen has a update on some NW United States flyovers - take a look.
PLEASE SHARE! So thrilled to work with the 142nd Wing and 173rd Fighter Wing on a massive hospital flyover tomorrow/Friday May 8th. A two-ship of F15s will depart in the morning and flyover 45 hospitals in Oregon and Southwest Washington. I'll attach the flyover routes and press-release link in the comments. THANK you to everyone who shares this! That's my buddy TUPAC @Todd Hofford using the G-strain maneuver which you can hear as he pulls G in the jet. There's more to that story but for now: #FlyoverFriday #AirForceSalutes #InThisTogether #F15 #fighterjets
More U.S. Navy Blue Angels flyovers announced!
Jacksonville and Miami! Your Blue Angels are heading your way this Friday! Check back tomorrow for routes and overhead times. Stay home and stay safe!
#AmericaStrong
#InThisTogether
#HealthcareHeroes
Some flyover routes for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels tomorrow!
Your #BlueAngels are heading your way Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and New Orleans!
Check out the overhead times and route on the graphic below.
Residents should observe the flyover from the safety of their home-quarantine and should refrain from traveling to see the flyover. Social distancing should be practiced at all times.
Stay home and stay safe!
#AmericaStrong
#InThisTogether
#HealthCareHeroes
Brittany Nielsen with Grant Nielsen Airshows put this video together showcasing some of the many women in the industry - looks like they are excited and ready for the re-start of the air show season!
Talk about coming together in the Airshow Industry! A HUGE THANK YOU to all of the women who helped create this video. It started out as a small idea and it developed into a great video showcasing many of the amazing women in Aviation & Airshow Industries!
https://youtu.be/x4iSBHd93O0
#gnairshows #airshowannouncerbrittany
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels have announced flyovers for Wednesday. Take a look!
Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, New Orleans - your Blue Angels are heading your way this Wednesday! Check back tomorrow for routes and overhead times. Stay home and stay safe!
#AmericaStrong
#InThisTogether
#HealthcareHeroes
BLUE ANGELS / THUNDERBIRDS / SNOWBIRDS
America Strong flyovers with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Air Force Thunderbirds over DC and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds begin to cross Canada with a missing man over CFB Greenwood Nova Scotia.
#OperationInspire #AmericaStrong
Raw Video by Staff Sgt. Cory Bush, Petty Officer 1st Class Jess Gray and the Snowbirds. Edited by Ric Peterson.
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds taxiing out for #operationinspiration
Taxi for Fredericton and Saint John. #operationinspiration
The Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels honored heroes in Baltimore, DC, and Atlanta today. Looks like they grabbed some great shots while they were at it.
Our nation’s healthcare workers and first responders who are on the front lines combatting COVID-19 are a representation of American resolve and the American spirit. They are an inspiration for the entire country during these challenging times.
It was an honor to fly over hospitals and medical facilities in Baltimore, D.C., and Atlanta today for the brave Americans keeping us safe. 🇺🇸
#AmericaStrong #InThisTogether
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U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds honor front line workers in the COVID-19 pandemic with joint flyovers in Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, Georgia. https://abcn.ws/2KWzXHK
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds have published some route maps for their Sunday flyovers.
SUNDAY FLYPASTS: Times are approximate and subject to change for weather. Monitor this page for real-time updates. #OperationInspiration #CFSnowbirds #NovaScotia #NewBrunswick #Halifax #Fredericton #SaintJohn #Greenwood #RCAF #shearwater #HMCSFredericton #RCMP
The Arsenal of Democracy Flyover has released the trailer for their VE Day special video tribute - take a look.
Airing online May 8th at 11:30am EDT, this video tribute is being written and produced by award-winning broadcast journalist David Hartman and renowned aviation production expert Scott Guyette, of Sleeping Dog TV.
The video will include interviews with U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Charles McGee, U.S. Air Force Colonel Bud Anderson, “Rosie the Riveter” Connie Palacioz and many more. It will also include historical battle footage and current-day footage of aircraft involved in WWII European theater battles, provided courtesy of EAA - Warbirds of America “Warbirds in Review”. This special production is being made possible, in part, by the support and participation of the Bob Hope Foundation and the Friends of the National World War II Memorial.
From the Canadian Forces Snowbirds with production support from Ric Peterson.
Keep your eyes right here starting tomorrow. We'll be updating daily. Here we come, Canada. 🎥 Capt Stephan Litster + Ric Peterson #OpInspiration #snowbirds #cfsnowbirds #rcaf #ocanada
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
We’re heading your way Baltimore, Washington D.C., Atlanta on Saturday!
Check out the overhead times and route on the graphic below.
Residents should observe the flyover from the safety of their home-quarantine and should refrain from traveling to see the flyover. Social distancing should be practiced at all times.
Stay home and stay safe!
#AmericaStrong
#InThisTogether
#HealthCareHeroes
Unfortunately EAA - The Spirit of Aviation AirVenture in Oshkosh has been canceled for 2020.
"Together, we can come back stronger, safer, and ready for AirVenture 2021," said Jack Pelton, CEO and Chairman of the Board.
We are sad to announce that EAA AirVenture 2020 is being canceled due to continuing uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 fallout. Pre-sale purchasers will be notified of options to rollover purchases to 2021 or to request a refund. See message from EAA CEO/Chairman Jack Pelton: https://bit.ly/3f3yw8x
ICAS member Kirby Chambliss is utilizing aviation to help others by delivering PPE to Native Americans in need.
Flying for a cause today! We are delivering necessary PPE gowns to the Navajo and Hopi nations! #withlovefromstrangers #piperaircraft #m600 Angel Flight West
Quick update on Captain Moore's 100th Birthday flyover - take a look!
A very happy 100th birthday to Captain Tom Moore! 🎂
Via BBC Breakfast
Saturday flyover times for the Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels have been announced.
The two teams will begin with over Baltimore at 11:30am (EST), followed by Washington, D.C. at 11:45am (EST), and will finish over Atlanta at 1:35pm (EST).
“We are honored to fly over these cities in a display of national unity and support for the men and women keeping our communities safe.” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Caldwell, Thunderbird commander and lead pilot. “These flyovers are a gesture of goodwill on behalf of the entire Department of Defense to the heroes of the COIVD-19 pandemic.”
Stay tuned for flyover maps of each location to be coming soon.
The U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team is conducting their part of Operation #AmericaStrong today throughout parts of Utah. Take a look!
You asked. We answered.
Tomorrow's #UtahStrong flyover serves as a salute to all the frontline #COVID19 responders, as well as everyone out there working to #flattenthecurve.
It will be our honor to fly over #Utah in a small show of our appreciation and solidarity.
Please note that the times and route are subject to change without warning. We HIGHLY encourage that everyone observe the flyover from the safety of your homes and refrain from traveling to see it. Social Distancing should be practiced at all times.
If you get any photos or videos of the flyover, be sure to tag us @F35DemoTeam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram so that we can share them!
Graphic by: David Perry
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Show Center The Airshow Podcast has some updates on what's going on in the air show community. Take a listen.
SHOW CENTER THE AIR SHOW PODCAST Episode 31
The Socially D I S T A N C E Airshow results, news on more live stream events, flyovers across North America and the "Drive-in Airshow" concept.
The Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels will continue Operation #AmericaStrong this Saturday with flyovers of Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta.
More details to follow with times and flyover maps.
SNOWBIRDS LAUNCH CROSS CANADA FLYOVERS
Starting in Nova Scotia this weekend and moving west throughout the week the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will fly over Canadian cities coast to coast. Watch their social media pages for timings. Not only will it be a salute to front-line health care workers, first responders and essential workers but to all Canadians for doing their part to stop the spread of Covid 19.
Photo: Mike Luedey
A 100th birthday RAF Flyover.
Captain Tom Moore, a 99-year-old former British Army officer, set out to raise a small amount for charity by completing 100 laps around his garden prior to his 100th birthday. Instead, he raised spirits and captured the hearts of many - and raised over £29 million for frontline health workers in the process.
"The sun will shine on you again and the clouds will go away," said Moore.
Now the RAF is saluting him in their own unique way, with an "aerial salute" on Thursday.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52453194
Check out this live footage of the Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels New York and New Jersey flyover.
The Air Force and Navy demonstration squadrons are flying over New York and New Jersey to honor COVID-19 first responders.
A a portion of Operation America Strong is being handled by local assets. The Luke AFB, Arizona-56th Fighter Wing has announced their flyover of Phoenix and Tempe on Friday.
Luke Air Force Base, to include the 56th Fighter Wing and the 944th Fighter Wing, along with the Arizona National Guard 161st Air Refueling Wing will honor Arizona's front line COVID-19 responders with a community flyover May 1, 2020.
"We are honored to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the healthcare workers, first responders, military members and other essential personnel who are working on the front lines to combat the coronavirus," said Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing commander. "We want everyone to be able to look up from their homes and enjoy the display of American airpower, resolve and pride while keeping frontline defenders in their hearts."
A formation of 15 aircraft, including seven F-35A Lightning IIs and seven F-16 Fighting Falcons flying out of Luke Air Force Base and one KC-135 from the 161st ARW will begin the flyover at approximately 3:10 p.m. local and will last 50 minutes.
The flight path will bring them through Buckeye, Luke Air Force Base, Litchfield Park, Surprise, Waddell, Goodyear, Tolleson, Phoenix Metro, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Deer Valley, Glendale, Peoria, Sun City West, and El Mirage. Residents along the flight path can expect a few seconds of jet noise as the aircraft pass overhead.
Residents in these areas will be able to see the flyover from the safety of their homes and should maintain all social distancing guidelines during this event. They should also refrain from traveling to landmarks, hospitals and gathering in large groups to view the flyover.
We welcome and encourage viewers to tag us on social media in photos and videos of the formation with the hashtag #LukeSalutes, #AirForceSalutes, and #FlyoverFriday.
For questions, please call the Luke AFB Public Affairs Office at (623) 856-6011.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are getting ready for their flyovers of New York and New Jersey today with the Air Force Thunderbirds.
Here we go, America! 🇺🇸
In a few hours we’ll be overhead NYC, Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia for a joint flyover in a salute to frontline #COVID19 responders with the Air Force Thunderbirds!
Tag us in your videos and photos!
#AmericaStrong
#InThisTogether
Take a look at the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds flyover route maps for tomorrow.
The flyovers are a part of Operation America Strong - a salute to healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
#AmericaStrong ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re heading your way New York City, Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia on Tuesday!
Check out the overhead times and route on the graphic below.
Residents should observe the flyover from the safety of their home-quarantine and should refrain from traveling to see the flyover. Social distancing should be practiced at all times.
Stay home and stay safe!
#InThisTogether
#HealthCareHeroes
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ICAS was founded in 1967 as a trade and professional association by industry professionals to protect and promote their interests in the growing North American air show marketplace. At the time, this small group of air show event organizers and performers recognized the need for standardization of industry practices in key areas such as safety and business practices that could only be achieved collectively. They knew that -- for such standardization to occur -- the industry needed to act and speak with a single voice and that voice was established in ICAS. Today, the organization’s mission statement has evolved a bit, but still focuses on the core principles around which the organization was created: 1) to maintain safety; 2) to serve as an information resource on air show issues for those within and outside the industry; 3) to provide for the training and continuing education needs of ICAS members and air show professionals generally; and 4) to promote the air show industry to the media, Corporate North America and the general public.
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Last Thursday night, the International Council of Air Shows presented its ICAS Sword of Excellence to Dale Drumright...
Aerobatic pilot, air show performer and aircraft designer Steve Wolf is the newest member of the ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame...
From time to time, the ICAS Board of Directors elects to present the ICAS Special Achievement Award to an air show professional who has made significant contributions to the air show business. In 2019, the Board voted unanimously to present the award to air show performer Matt Chapman.
David Martin was named the recipient of the 2019 Art Scholl Showmanship Award at a ceremony during the ICAS Convention in Las Vegas last week. Martin joins a Who's Who of air show performers who have received perhaps the air show community's most prestigious award during the last 30+ years, including Leo Loudenslager, Jimmy Franklin, Bob Hoover, Gene Soucy and Sean Tucker.
On Thursday, December 12 during the Chairman's Banquet at the ICAS Convention in Las Vegas, air boss Wayne Boggs was inducted into the ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame...
Last Thursday, the ICAS Foundation inducted wingwalker Teresa Stokes into its Air Show Hall of Fame...
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As part of a four-part "video exploration" of why air shows have been so popular for so long with U.S. and Canadian fans, Chris Porter of CAVU Digital Media explores air shows as family entertainment.
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During the opening general session at last week's ICAS Convention in Las Vegas, we shared CAVU Media's excellent mini-documentary on the meaning of patriotism at air shows. We encourage you to share it widely...
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels have announced their show dates for the 2021 air show season, the team’s 75th. Date, Name of Show, Location 4/10-11, NAS JAX Air Show, NAS Jacksonville, FL 4/17-18, SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo, Lakeland, FL 4/24-25, MCAS Beaufort Air Show, MCAS Beaufort, SC 5/1-2, Wings Over South Texas Air Show, NAS Corpus Christi, TX 5/8-9, Ft. Lauderdale Air Show, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 5/15-16, Wings Over Atlanta, Dobbins ARB, GA 5/26-28, U.S. Naval Academy, US Naval Academy, MD 5/29-30, Westmoreland County Air Show, Latrobe, PA 6/5-6, Chennault International Air Show, Lake Charles, LA 6/12-13, Deke Slayton Airfest, La Crosse, WI 6/19-20, Thunder of Niagara Open House, Niagara Falls, NY 6/26-27, Duluth Air and Aviation Expo, Duluth, MN 7/3-4, KC Air Show, Kansas City, MO 7/10-11, Pensacola Beach Air Show, Pensacola Beach, FL 7/24-25, Fargo Airsho, Fargo, ND 7/31-8/1, Arctic Lightning Air Show, Eielson AFB, AK 8/7-8, Boeing Seafair Air Show, Seattle, WA 8/14-15, Owensboro Air Show, Owensboro, KY 8/21-22, Chicago Air & Water Show, Chicago, IL 8/28-29, Airshow London, London, ON 9/4-5, Cape Cod Air Show & Open House, JB Cape Cod, MA 9/18-19, NAS Oceana Air Show, NAS Oceana, VA 9/25-26, MCAS Miramar Air Show, MCAS Miramar, CA 10/2-3, The Great Pacific Airshow, Huntington Beach, CA 10/9-10, San Francisco Fleet Week, San Francisco, CA 10/16-17, Northern Colorado Air Show, Loveland, CO 10/23-24, Bell Ft. Worth Alliance Air Show, Ft. Worth, TX 10/30-31, Wings over North Georgia, Rome, GA 11/5-6, Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show, NAS Pensacola, FL
For 2020, the USMC AV-8B Harrier demo team has confirmed its participation in the Selfridge Open House & Air Show at Selfridge ANGB in Michigan on June 6 and 7. The Marines have also identified Wings over Dalton (May 9-10 in Dalton, Georgia) and the Atlanta Air Show (May 16-17 in Peachtree City, Georgia) as alternate locations for the Harrier demo in 2020. The USMC MV-22 Osprey will appear at four shows in 2020: Heart of Texas Airshow in Waco, Texas on April 4; Thunder over Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky on April 18; the Great State of Maine Air Show in Brunswick, Maine on August 15-16; and the Oregon International Air Show in McMinnville, Oregon on September 25 and 27. The Milwaukee Air & Water Show on July 25-26, the Wings Over Houston Airshow on October 10-11 and the Florida International Air Show on October 23-25 are all alternate locations for an Osprey demo in 2020.
On the first full day of the 2019 ICAS Convention in Las Vegas, the USAF ACC F-35 demo team released details on its 2020 performance schedule: Date, Air Show, Location 3/14-15, MCAS Yuma Airshow, MCAS Yuma, AZ 3/21-22, Luke Days Air & Space Expo, Luke AFB, AZ 3/31-4/5, SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo, Lakeland, FL 4/18-19, JB Charleston Air & Space Expo, JB Charleston, SC 5/2-3, Ft. Lauderdale Air Show, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 5/9-10, Wings Over Recce Town, USA, Beale AFB, CA 5/16-17, Atlanta Air Show, Peachtree City, GA 5/30-31, Hangar 24 AirFest, Redlands, CA 6/13-14, Wings Over Whiteman, Whiteman AFB, MO 6/27-28, Warriors Over the Wasatch Air & Space Show, Hill AFB, UT 7/4-5, Tacoma Freedom Fair & Air Show, Tacoma, WA 7/4-5, Gig Harbor Wings and Wheels (HF Only), Gig Harbor, WA 8/15-16, Chicago Air & Water Show, Chicago, IL 8/29-30, Thunder Over Michigan Air Show, Ypsilanti, MI 9/17-20, National Championship Air Races, Reno, NV 9/25-2, MCAS Miramar Air Show, MCAS Miramar, CA 10/3-4, California Capital Airshow, Sacramento, CA 10/10, Jacqueline Cochran Air Show (HF Only), Thermal, CA 10/10-11, Aerospace Valley Air & Space Show, Edwards AFB, CA 10/17-18, Central Coast AirFest, Santa Maria, CA 10/17, Apple Valley Airshow (HF Only), Apple Valley, CA 10/31-11/1, Lockheed Martin Space & Air Show, Sanford, FL
The F-22 Raptor Demo Team will appear at 25 different air shows in 2020... Date, Air Show, Location 2/11-16, Singapore Airshow, Singapore 3/21-22, Los Angeles County Air Show, Lancaster, CA 3/28-29, Tampa Bay AirFest, MacDill AFB, FL 3/31-4/5, FIDAE 2020, Santiago, Chile 5/2-3, MCAS Cherry Point Air Show, MCAS Cherry Point, NC 5/9-10, Dyess AFB Air & Space Expo, Dyess AFB, TX 5/16-17, AirPower Over Hampton Roads, JB Langley-Eustis, VA 5/23-24, Millville Wheels & Wings Air Show, Millville, NJ 6/20-2, Memphis Air Show, Millington, TN 6/27-28, Rhode Island National Guard Open House & Air Show, North Kingstown, RI 7/4-5, Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival, Battle Creek, MI (HF Only) 7/3, Radio Dubuque Air Show & Fireworks Spectacular, Dubuque, IA (HF Only) 7/4, Racine Airshow/Thunder Over North Beach, Racine, WI 7/11-12, Arctic Thunder Air Show & Open House, JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 7/18-19, Duluth Air & Aviation Expo, Duluth, MN 7/25-26, Milwaukee Air & Water Show, Milwaukee, WI 8/1-2, Boeing Seafair Air Show, Seattle, WA 8/8-9, Abbotsford International Airshow, Abbotsford, BC 8/22-23, Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show, Offutt AFB, NE 8/29-30, New York International Air Show, New Windsor, NY 9/12-13, Owensboro Air Show, Owensboro, KY 10/10-11, Wings Over Houston Airshow, Houston, TX 10/24-25, Thunder Over the Rock, Little Rock AFB, AR 11/7-8, New Orleans Air Show, NAS JRB New Orleans, LA 11/14-15, JB San Antonio Kelly Field Air & Space Show, JB San Antonio, TX
U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command today announced the performance schedule for the 2020 A-10 Demo Team: Date, Air Show, Location 3/14, NAF El Centro Air Show/Wings Over the Desert, NAF El Centro, CA 3/28-29, March Field Air & Space Expo/Thunder Over the Empire, March ARB, CA 5/2-3, Planes of Fame Air Show, Chino, CA 5/16-17, Power in the Pines Open House & Air Show, JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ 5/23-24, Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach Park, Wantagh, NY 6/6-7, Selfridge Open House & Air Show, Selfridge ANGB, MI 6/13-14, OC Air Show, Ocean City, MD 6/27-28, Vectren Dayton Air Show, Dayton, OH 7/2-4, Fair Saint Louis Air Show, St. Louis, MO 7/11, America's Freedom Fest, Goshen, IN 7/25-26, Tri-City Water Follies, Kennewick, WA 8/15-16, Edmonton Air Show, Edmonton, AB 8/26, Atlantic City Airshow/Thunder Over The Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 8/29, Mattoon Air Show, Mattoon, IL 9/5-7, Canadian International Air Show, Toronto, ON 9/12-13, Maryland Fleet Week & Air Show Baltimore, Baltimore, MD 9/19-20, NAS Oceana Air Show, NAS Oceana, VA 10/10-11, WWII Air, Sea & Land Festival, New Orleans (Lakefront), LA 10/17-18, Bell Ft. Worth Alliance Air Show, Ft. Worth, TX 11/7-8, Stuart Air Show, Stuart, FL
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels today announced their amended 2020 performance schedule: Date, Air Show, Location 3/14, NAF El Centro Air Show/Wings over the Desert, NAF El Centro, CA 3/21-22, Los Angeles County Air Show, Lancaster, CA 3/28-29, Tampa Bay AirFest, MacDill AFB, FL 4/4-5, Wings Over South Texas Airshow, NAS Kingsville, TX 4/18-19, Joint Base Charleston Air & Space Expo, JB Charleston, SC 4/25-26, Vero Beach Air Show, Vero Beach, FL 5/2-3, MCAS Cherry Point Air Show & Open House, MCAS Cherry Point, NC 5/9-10, Dyess AFB Air & Space Expo, Dyess AFB, TX 5/16-17, Power in the Pines Open House & Air Show, JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ 5/20, U.S. Naval Academy Air Show, Annapolis, MD 5/22, U.S. Naval Academy Graduation Flyover, Annapolis, MD 5/23-24, Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach Park, Jones Beach, NY 5/30-31, Scott AFB Air & Space Show, Scott AFB, IL 6/13-14, Chippewa Valley Air Show, Eau Claire, WI 6/20-21, Memphis Air Show, Millington, TN 6/27-28, Vectren Dayton Air Show, Dayton, OH 7/4-5, National Cherry Festival Air Show, Traverse City, MI 7/11, Pensacola Beach Air Show, Pensacola, FL 7/18-19, Cold Lake Air Show, CFB Cold Lake, AB 7/25-26, Milwaukee Air & Water Show, Milwaukee, WI 8/1-2, Boeing Seafair Airshow, Seattle, WA 8/15-16, Great State of Maine Air Show, Brunswick, ME 8/29-30, Thunder Over Michigan Air Show, Ypsilanti, MI 9/5-7, Cleveland National Air Show, Cleveland, OH 9/12-13, Maryland Fleet Week & Air Show Baltimore, Baltimore, MD 9/19-20, NAS Oceana Air Show, NAS Oceana, VA 9/25-27, MCAS Miramar Air Show, MCAS Miramar, CA 10/3-4, Naval Base Ventura County Air Show, NBVC Pt. Mugu, CA 10/10-11, San Francisco Fleet Week, San Francisco, CA 10/16-17, Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show, NAS Pensacola, FL
At the ICAS Convention today in Las Vegas, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds announced their 2020 performance schedule. In 2020, the team will perform at the following air shows: Date, Air Show, Location 6/6-7, Selfridge Open House & Air Show, Selfridge ANGB, MI (tentative) 6/10, CFB North Bay Armed Forces Day, CFB North Bay, ON (tentative) 6/13-14, CFB Borden Armed Forces Day & Air Show, CFB Borden, ON 6/17, Thompson, MB 6/20-21, Manitoba Airshow, Portage la Prairie, MB 6/24, Aerofete de Beauce, St. Georges de Beauce, QC 6/27-28, Waterloo Aerofest, Waterloo, ON 7/1, Canada Day, Ottawa, ON 7/4-5, Let Freedom Fly International Air Show, Pierre, SD 7/11-12, Yellowknife International Air Show, Yellowknife, NT 7/15, Whitehorse, YK 7/18-19, Cold Lake Air Show, CFB Cold Lake, AB 7/23-26, EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, WI 7/29, Display over English Bay, Vancouver, BC 8/1-2, Lethbridge International Air Show, Lethbridge, AB 8/5, Rocky Mountain House Airshow, Rocky Mountain House, AB 8/7-9, Abbotsford International Airshow, Abbotsford, BC 8/12, Snowbirds Fly for CH.I.L.D., White Rock, BC 8/15-16, Edmonton Air Show, Edmonton, AB 8/29-30, Airshow Atlantic, Debert, NS 9/2, Brantford Community Charity Airshow, Brantford, ON 9/5-7, Canadian International Air Show, Toronto, ON 9/8, Whitby Snowbirds Fly-by, Whitby, ON 9/12-13, Airshow London, London, ON 9/16, Fort Erie Airshow, Fort Erie, ON 9/19-20, Aero Gatineau-Ottawa, Gatineau, QC 9/26-27, Festival Aerien Gravity, Mirabel, QC 10/3-4, California Capital Airshow, Sacramento, CA 10/10-11, Wings Over Houston Airshow, Houston, TX 10/16, Snowbirds 50th Anniversary Show, Moose Jaw, SK
FATHER'S DAY Many shows across the continent will be offering discounts and promotions, take advantage of it and get dad tickets to an air show!
RARE RAPTOR COCKPIT VIEW Not since ICAS Sword of Excellence winner Mark Magin at OnBoard Images mounted a camera inside the Raptor in 2011 have we enjoyed this view. 2nd Lt. Sam Eckholm, Public Affairs Officer, is doing a great job upping the team's the social media game. The Raptor now joins all the other USAF demonstration teams, including the F-35 with in-cockpit views. Looking forward to more great content of Major Paul 'Loco' Lopez and the rest of the team's impressive demonstration. MSgt. Emanuel Knowlton Team Superintendent. TSgt. Yamil Reyes Sanchez Team Chief TSgt. Jeff Baskin Crew Chief Staff Sgt. NIck Banducci Crew Chief Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois Public Affairs MSgt. James Flemming Superintendent Staff Sgt. Isreal Davila Crew Chief Staff Sgt. Annemaire Prozillo Aircrew Flight Equipment Tech Senior Airman Julian Lopez Weapons Specialists. VIDEO CREDITS: 2nd Lt. Sam Eckholm, Pubic Affairs Officer USAF
Washington, DC –– The Arsenal of Democracy Flyover Executive Committee and the Hawaii Commemoration Committee today jointly announced the Bob Hope Legacy, supported by the Bob Hope Foundation, will be the Presenting Sponsor of the bookend events planned to remember and honor the 75th commemoration of the end of World War II. Their $1 million grant will support the activities taking place between May and September 2020. The Committees also announced today that Bob and Elizabeth Dole will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the commemoration, remembering and honoring the nation's veterans. “I can remember my father, Bob Hope, telling us touching stories about how much he cherished the opportunity to bring a piece of home to the men and women of the “Greatest Generation” serving our country both on the battlefield and the Homefront,” said Linda Hope. “In his memory the Bob Hope Legacy is thrilled to sponsor this event as our nation honors the men and women who served our country.” The Bob Hope Legacy honors and preserves the “Spirit of Bob Hope,” underscoring his career as a supporter of U.S. military service members as he became a world class entertainer, comedian, patriot and humanitarian. The broader Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation was established to provide for and assure the continuation of the philanthropic ideals of Bob and Dolores Hope. Honorary Co-Chairs of the commemoration, Bob and Elizabeth Dole, have devoted their lives to the impassioned support of veterans and initiatives to support military families. In addition to their work advocating for these groups while serving in numerous prominent roles in the U.S. government, Elizabeth Dole established her foundation in 2012 to strengthen and empower America’s military caregivers and their families by raising public awareness, driving research, championing policy, and leading collaborations that make a significant impact on their lives. Bob Dole has spent most of his Saturdays over the past 13 years at the Nation
This morning, the RAF Red Arrows announced the air shows at which they will perform during their 2019 summer tour of North America. The tour will include performances at: Aero Gatineau-Ottawa on August 13 Chicago Air and Water Show on August 17-18 Atlantic City Airshow "Thunder Over The Boardwalk" on August 21 New York Air Show on August 24-25 Canadian International Air Show on August 31-September 2 Spirit Of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo on September 7-8 Oregon International Air Show on September 21-22 Great Pacific Airshow, Huntington Beach on October 5-6 For more details on each show, visit the official ICAS Air Shows Calendar at www.airshows.aero/Page/ASCalendar #raf #redarrows #airshow #weloveaero
THE BRITISH ARE COMING! See the RAF Red Arrows this summer at an air show near you during their highly-anticipated North American tour.
Visit the official ICAS Air Show Calendar at https://airshows.aero/Calendar to find more information on this year's air shows and performers! Featuring in order of appearance: Air Force Thunderbirds, Matt Chapman Airshows, Lucas Oil Air Shows, Michael Wiskus, Shockwave Jet Truck & Flash Fire Jet Trucks, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Shows, U.S. Navy Blue Angels, GhostWriter Airshows, John Klatt Airshows, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, Julie Clark Air Shows, Canadian Forces CF18 Demo Team, Phillips 66 Aerostars, Vicky Benzing Aerosports, Younkin Airshows, Justin Lewis, Mike Goulian, Virtual Patriots Jet Team, Scott Francis, RAF Red Arrows, GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team, Cold Lake Air Show, Sanicole Airshow, Paradigm Aerobatic Team, Brian Correll Airshows, Gene Soucy Airshows, EAA - The Spirit of Aviation and U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team. #airshow #airshowcalendar #weloveaero #ICAS
HAPPY NEW YEAR / LOOKING FORWARD The U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team is preparing for their first-ever air show season. Stationed at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., the team is scheduled to perform their never before seen aerial profile at 13 events in the U.S. and 1 in Canada, CFB Bagotville. “The past year’s demonstration was sort of like an ‘appetizer’ if you will,” said Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35 Demonstration Team pilot and commander. "The new profile this year will be the full ‘five-course meal’ showing fans everything this jet is capable of.” According to Olson, the new 13 minute-long profile will highlight the F-35A Lightning II’s numerous capabilities to include speed, agility, and high-g turning. “What makes the fifth generation fighter so special in general is the slow-speed, high angle of attack maneuvering it can do,” Olson added. “We’re also going to be performing controlled flat spins while falling out of the sky as well as high-speed passes and vertical climbs.” Along with the new single-jet profile, the team plans to include the Heritage Flight display following the F-35A’s performance flying alongside older warbirds representing the past, present, and future of Air Force Airpower. “For the 2019 air show season, we’re going to be a demonstration team,” Olson said. “The show we’re going to bring to fans is unlike anything they’ve ever seen and I really believe it’s going to set a bench mark for the demonstrations performed by any airplane on the planet. I think it’s really going to impress people by finally showing off the full maneuvering envelope of the F-35A.” Throughout the off season, Olson is preparing for the new profile in Fort Worth, Texas where he’ll engage in simulated training. “The training involved during the off season is very intense,” Olson said. “It takes a lot of practice to fly the F-35A crisply and professionally to fully showcase its power and agility. We wrote the new demonstration from scratch ha
Happy Holidays from all of us here at ICAS! Photo by LD Grace
Barnstormer Walt Pierce was the second 2018 inductee to the ICAS Foundation's Air Show Hall of Fame at this year's ICAS Convention. For nearly half a century, Pierce was a well-respected wing walking pilot who performed all over the U.S. and Canada in the same Stearman biplane. During the award presentation, he was recognized for his skills as an aviator and his professionalism during a career that began in the 1960s. Thanks to LiveAirShowTV for producing this video! #ICAS18 #airshow #ICASFoundation
Terry Grevious was the first of two 2018 inductees into the ICAS Foundation's Air Show Hall of Fame at this year's ICAS Convention. Serving as the driving force behind the Vectren Dayton Air Show and Muskegon Air Fair, Grevious has provided valuable examples to and direction to other shows working to improve and professionalize their events. Thanks to LiveAirShowTV for producing this video! #ICAS18 #airshow #ICASFoundation
In recognition of her work as the Federal Aviation Administration's national aviation events specialist and principal policy liaison with the U.S. air show community, Sue Gardner was presented with the Bob Hoover Wingman Award during the annual Chairman’s Banquet. Gardner was cited for the effort and commitment she has made to establish a partnership between the FAA and the air show community that has focused on improving air show safety without imposing undue regulatory burden on industry. Specifically, the award presentation remarks noted her efforts to return air show aircraft to the air following the terrorist attacks of September, 2001; her contribution to efforts to harmonize U.S. and Canadian air show policy; her commitment to institutionalizing the prohibition on aerobatic energy directed at the crowd; the major role she played in two major rewrites of FAA air show policy; and the collaborative approach she has brought to her position as national aviation events specialist. Past recipients of the Bob Hoover Wingman Award include Ross Perot, Jr., Rudy Malnati, Mike Houghton, and the U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation. #ICAS18
For the work that it did to combine a regional Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) Fair with its annual open house to create a powerhouse public affairs event, MacDill Air Force Base and its Tampa Bay Airfest and STEAM Fair were named the 2018 recipient of the Dick Scram Memorial Community Relations Award. MacDill displayed 50 different STEAM exhibitors for 1,300 students from 29 different schools on the Friday before their weekend show. And less than half the overall air show is now funded using government appropriated funds, due to a unique and successful partnership with local businesses. Schram, a former Blue Angel, was an engaged member of the air show community before passing away unexpectedly in 1987. The award named in his honor has now been presented to 30 different military facilities to recognize and showcase the work that they have done in using their air shows and open houses to strengthen relationships in the communities where the bases are located.
Neal, Chris, Marilyn and Brooke Darnell were named recipients of the Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship Award during the ICAS Convention for their work building and operating the Shockwave Jet Truck & Flash Fire Jet Trucks stable of jet-powered vehicles. The Darnells are lauded for the multi-dimensional entertainment experience they bring to air shows, as well as their consistency, reliability and professionalism. The award is presented each year to the performer who best exemplifies the qualities of showmanship demonstrated by Art Scholl during his air show career. Past recipients of the award include Bob Hoover, Jimmy Franklin, the French Connection, Sean D. Tucker, Tora Tora Tora and the Red Baron Pizza Squadron. #ICAS18
ICAS was founded in 1967 as a trade and professional association by industry professionals to protect and promote their interests in the growing North American air show marketplace. At the time, this small group of air show event organizers and performers recognized the need for standardization of industry practices in key areas such as safety and business practices that could only be achieved collectively. They knew that -- for such standardization to occur -- the industry needed to act and speak with a single voice and that voice was established in ICAS.
Today, the organization’s mission statement has evolved a bit, but still focuses on the core principles around which the organization was created:
The International Council of Air Shows is dedicated to building and sustaining a vibrant air show industry to support its membership. To achieve this goal, ICAS will demand its members operate their business at only the highest levels of safety, professionalism, and integrity.
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