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Inhofe Introduces Language Requiring DoD Reconsideration of Blanket Prohibition on Military Involvement in Air Shows | June 17th, 2013 |
 Thanks to Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK), the Senate version of the FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act will include language that requires that the U.S. Department of Defense reconsider its blanket prohibition on U.S. military support and involvement in air shows, allowing for community engagement under certain conditions. An active and experienced general aviation pilot, Inhofe recognizes the devastating impact that sequestration has been having on the U.S. air show community as well as the damage it is doing to the local economies where air shows are held and the military's outreach to taxpayers and prospective recruits. “Air shows in the United States have a $1.5 billion economic impact on the communities in which the events are held. That impact has been significantly reduced this year by this blanket prohibition on the U.S. military’s participation in local air shows,” said John Cudahy, president of the International Council of Air Shows. “Senator Inhofe’s initiative will come as a great relief to the hundreds of communities that benefit – both economically and in many other ways – by having air shows in their area. Needless damage was being done to our industry and it’s encouraging to see our elected leaders taking pro-active steps to correct this problem.” To see a press release issued by Senator Inhofe's office explaining a number of issues he championed in the National Defense Authorization Act, click here. | |
SENATORS URGE FAA TO RECONSIDER FEE ASSESSMENT | June 7th, 2013 |
 Calling the FAA's move "completely unacceptable," a bipartisan group of 28 U.S. senators recently delivered a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, strongly urging the agency to reconsider ... See More | |
ICAS Opens 2013 Convention Registration, Reduces Registration Fees | May 31st, 2013 |
 ICAS recently opened registration for the 2013 ICAS Convention. (Members can learn more about the convention by clicking here or register ... See More | |
Thunderbirds Announce New Team Members for 2014 | May 15th, 2013 |
 The U. S. Air Force Thunderbirds announced new additions to their officer corps for the 2014 air show season. Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Bradley from the 83rd Fighter Weapons ... See More | |
Foundation Opens Nominations for Hall of Fame | May 11th, 2013 |
 The ICAS Foundation is looking for nominations for the Air Show Hall of Fame, created in 1995 to recognize those who have made significant contributions to the air show industry. It is currently ... See More | |
Sequestration Update: Request for Jet Team Participation in 2014, 2015 | May 8th, 2013 |
Despite the cancellation of all U.S. jet team participation in the 2013 air show season, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have asked ICAS to remind members that the team will be building a 2014 ... See More | |
Sequestration Update: ICAS Opens On-Line Forum Discussion | April 26th, 2013 |
ICAS has opened this on-line forum/message board to help members sort through the myriad of issues, ... See More | |
Sequestration Update: Who's Going, Who's Not? | April 22nd, 2013 |
The formal cancellation of the 2013 performance schedule for the Blue Angels is likely to further impact the 2013 air show season, which has already seen an unprecedented number of cancellations. ... See More | |
Disney's Planes to Be Released This Summer | April 22nd, 2013 |
 In the midst of all the doom and gloom from Washington, a glimmer of good news from the general direction of the Magic Kingdom. This summer, Disney will release “Planes,” an ... See More | |
Suderman Seeks Support For Film Project | April 17th, 2013 |
ICAS member and air show performer Spencer Suderman is using an innovative on-line, micro-financing tool to help fund a film he intends to produce about the impact that sequestration is having on ... See More | |
Sequestration Update: AF Heritage Flight Foundation Responds to Industry Challenge | April 13th, 2013 |
 Following a late February announcement by the U.S. Air Force that Air Force participation in Heritage Flights during the 2013 air show season had been cancelled, the Air Force Heritage Flight ... See More | |
Sequestration Update: Navy Cancels 2013 Blue Angels Schedule | April 11th, 2013 |
The U.S. Navy has cancelled the remaining 2013 performances of its Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron. This is one of many steps the Navy is taking to ensure resources are in place to ... See More | |
