Atlantic Canada International Air Show to return to Summerside August 2012
US Navy Blue Angels Will Make First Visit to PEI

Summerside, Prince Edward Island (November 29, 2011) - After a successful 2011 show, the Atlantic Canada International Air Show is pleased to announce its return to the Summerside Airport on Prince Edward Island, August 25 and 26, 2012.

"The Air Show, which has been held in 4 different locations since 2003, came to Summerside for 2011. With the support of hosts and partners like The Slemon Park Corporation, Mark’s Work Wearhouse, the City of Summerside and other valuable sponsors in the area, we are excited to come back in 2012", says Mr. Colin Stephenson, Executive Director of the Air Show.

Organizers are also thrilled to announce that the US Navy Blue Angels will be performing at Slemon Park in 2012. This will be their only appearance outside the United States in 2012, their 66th season.

The Blue Angels have a delegate making their official pre-season site visit to discuss their upcoming performances at the 2012 Atlantic Canada International Air Show. This is the first time the Blue Angels have been in Prince Edward Island.

"We are extremely excited for the upcoming air show in PEI. The Team hasn't been to Canada since 2010 and this will be our only visit in the 2012 season. We are anxious to meet with local officials to discuss all of the logistics required for us to perform a safe and exciting demonstration, as this will be the first time that we have ever performed in PEI!!", said LCDR Todd Royles, Blue Angel #8, Events Coordinator prior to arriving for their visit.

16 officers along with over 40 enlisted personnel that voluntarily serve with the Blue Angels Demonstration Team, travel to all show sites in 7 beautiful painted signature 'Blue and Gold' Boeing F/A-18 Hornet jets and a C-130 Hercules, call sign 'Fat Albert'. Six jets will fly together in the sky in various spectacular formations within the Blue Angels 45 minute air display both on Saturday and Sunday. 'Fat Albert', an integral part of the team, is also an inspiring performer at every show that the Blue Angels attend.

The Air Show organizing committee will be announcing several more acts that will perform in the 2012 show after the Royal Canadian Air Force Demonstration Teams and Canadian Forces Parachute Team schedules have been announced. Air Show Atlantic hopes to be one of the few shows in 2012 where the RCAF Snowbirds and US Navy Blue Angels will perform together.

The Community enjoyed an economic benefit from the entertainment and historical perspectives brought by the Show in 2011. Local organizations share the fan's excitement regarding the return for another year. Shawn McCarvill President of the Slemon Park Corporation stated: "We are excited to be hosting the Atlantic Canada International Air Show at the Summerside Airport again in 2012. We had people from all over North America here in 2011, so it is a great way to promote Slemon Park as the home of the Aerospace industry here on PEI."

Tickets for the 2012 show will go on sale in the New Year. Sponsorship and Community support opportunities are available.

 
Be Sure to Check Back in the Coming Weeks for the Launch of the 2012 Web Site!
 
 

   
Atlantic Canada International Air Show
166 Ingram Drive - Fall River, Nova Scotia, CANADA - B2T 1A4
Tel: (902) 465-2725 - Fax: (902) 484-3222 - E-Mail: info@airshowatlantic.ca - Web: www.airshowatlantic.ca
 
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