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.
