International Council of Air Shows

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.

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Thanks to an AMOC (Alternate Means of Compliance) issued by the FAA to the T-34 Spar Corporation in the fall of 2010, the entire Lima Lima Team has had FAA approved repairs made to their T-34 ... See More

NAVY TAC DEMOS	March 23rd, 2011
Due to unresolved issues related to funding of the federal government, the schedule of U.S. Navy F/A-18 tactical demonstrations during the 2011 air show season will be released one month at a ... See More

GOULIAN SIGNS THREE-YEAR DEAL WITH WHELEN ENGINEERING	March 22nd, 2011
Air show performer and ICAS member Michael Goulian recently announced a new, three-year partnership with Connecticut-based Whelen Engineering Company, a manufacturing company that makes lighting ... See More

FOUNDATION CREATES “KYLE AND AMANDA FUND,” REQUESTS YOUR CONTRIBUTION	March 15th, 2011

AMANDA FRANKLIN INJURED IN TEXAS ACCIDENT	March 15th, 2011
Amanda Franklin was seriously injured following an accident while performing the “Pirated Skies” wingwalking act with her husband, Kyle Franklin, at Air Fiesta 2011 in Brownsville, Texas, on ... See More

CAF WINS “DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS” COMPETITION	March 15th, 2011
Twenty-five years ago, the Texas Department of Transportation commissioned a series of “Don’t Mess with Texas” television commercials to engage Texans in litter prevention. To celebrate the ... See More

ICAS MEMBERS DRIVE REALITY TV SHOW EPISODE	March 13th, 2011
What happens when a reality television show collides with an infomercial-type product commercial? Focus Rally: America, a web-based, 18-minute video presentation that uses a nationwide, scavenger ... See More

MYNNING INDUCTED INTO MICHIGAN AVIATION HALL OF FAME	March 13th, 2011
Jim Mynning, a Michigan native, air show legend and member of the ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame, will be inducted into the Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 21. See More

FAST FACTS VIDEO OF THE WEEK	March 12th, 2011
Thanks to You Tube, easy-to-use editing software and the proliferation of video cameras, aviation-oriented video snippets have become commonplace. We’ll use this space in Fast Facts to highlight ... See More

POPULAR MECHANICS FEATURES NALLS’ HARRIER	March 11th, 2011
With a circulation of more than 1.2 million, Popular Mechanics is one of the 100 most widely read magazines in America. And, in this month’s issue, its readers will be reading a detailed article ... See More

ICAS HAS TALENT DVDs NOW ON SALE	March 10th, 2011
The ICAS Foundation proudly presents a professionally-edited DVD of the 2010 ICAS Has Talent event. Featuring the musical and comedic performances of ICAS members, it is a memorable record of an ... See More

CONVENTION EDUCATION SESSION MATERIALS NOW AVAILABLE	February 18th, 2011
All of the power point documents and support materials provided to ICAS by the speakers in the break-out education sessions during the 2010 ICAS Convention are now available on the ICAS website. ... See More

JET SAILPLANES TO APPEAR ON MODERN MARVELS	January 19th, 2011
Bob Carlton’s two jet sailplanes – the one-seat Super Salto and the new two-seat BonusJet – will be featured on a future episode of the History Channel’s Modern Marvels television series ... See More

DARNELL ADDS SECOND JET TRUCK	January 17th, 2011
Neal Darnell, the owner, operator and driver of the Flash Fire Jet Truck, recently added a second jet truck to his business. Following a few minor mechanical upgrades and a new paint job, ... See More

ICAS NAMES DRAWING WINNER	January 13th, 2011
ICAS members who responded to our 2010 ICAS Convention survey were entered into a drawing to receive a free registration to the 2011 convention. Steve Clegg from the New Smyrna Beach Balloon and ... See More

US Navy Blue Angels Release 2012 Schedule	January 10th, 2011
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels have released two changes to their 2011 schedule, and their entire 2012 schedule. Changes to 2011 Blue Angels Schedule May 14-15, ... See More

Foundation Announces Board, Officers	January 3rd, 2011
The ICAS Foundation has announced the members of its 2011 Board of Directors. Completing their two-year terms in 2011 are Jeff Parnau, Rhonda Butler and George Cline. Accepting another two-year ... See More

New Directors Elected	January 1st, 2011
In a Board election that included more member participation than any election in the last ten years, the ICAS membership selected four of their own to fill vacancies on the ICAS Board of ... See More

139th AW Named Schram Recipient	December 28th, 2010
The 139TH Airlift Wing of the Missouri Air National Guard, based in St. Joseph, Missouri, was recognized as the 2010 recipient of the Dick Schram Memorial Community Relations Award during the ... See More

Hinton is 2010 Scholl Award Recipient	December 26th, 2010
HINTON IS 2010 SCHOLL AWARD RECIPIENT World-renowned air show pilot Steve Hinton was named as the 24th recipient of the Art Scholl Showmanship Award during the Chairman’s Banquet ... See More

Gallogly is 37th Sword Recipient	December 23rd, 2010
During the Chairman’s Banquet at the 2010 ICAS Convention, Colonel Larry Gallogly of the Rhode Island Air National Guard was presented with the 2010 ICAS Sword of Excellence, in recognition of ... See More

2010 Convention Offers Promising Start to 2011 Season	December 21st, 2010
With total attendance of 1,560 convention delegates and an exhibit hall floor that was unusually busy with activity, the 2010 ICAS Convention appears to have set the stage for a successful 2011 ... See More

ANDERSON SIGNS MOVIE DEAL	November 10th, 2010
Air show performer and ICAS member Andy Anderson recently reached an agreement with Forbes Films to turn two novels written by Anderson into feature films. In addition to being a member of the ... See More

SKYTYPERS TO BE FEATURED IN GEICO TELEVISION ADS	November 8th, 2010
In conjunction with local air show event organizers, beginning later this year and throughout the 2011 air show season, Geico will begin running promotional advertising spots that feature the ... See More

SOUCY TO BE INDUCTED INTO KENTUCKY AVIATION HALL OF FAME	November 8th, 2010
Air show performer and long-time ICAS member Gene Soucy will be inducted into the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame on November 6 at a ceremony in Lexington. A Kentucky native, Soucy soloed at ... See More

REDDING WINS NATIONAL AWARD	November 8th, 2010
The National Exchange Club – a business-oriented service organization with 22,000 members and 700 member clubs – recently presented its Outstanding Community Service Project Award to the ... See More

ICAS HIGHLIGHTS SCHEDULE, CONTENT CHANGES TO 2010 CONVENTION	November 7th, 2010
Five changes to the convention schedule/content for you to keep in mind as you make your plans for this year’s event: Important Change #1: As we did in 2009 for the first time, ... See More

RED ARROWS ESCAPE THE AX	November 5th, 2010
The Red Arrows, the military jet demonstration team of Great Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF), will continue to thrill the public with displays like this despite the cuts in the country’s ... See More

CANDIDATES STAND FOR ELECTION TO THE ICAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS	November 4th, 2010
In August, the ICAS Nominating Committee recommended four candidates to fill four positions that will become vacant this year on the ICAS Board of Directors. Those nominees were selected in ... See More

INTERESTED IN HOSTING THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS IN 2011?	November 3rd, 2010
The Golden Knights, the U.S. Army’s parachute demonstration team, still has several openings on its 2011 air show schedule. If you are interested in hosting the team, please fax (910-396-9307) ... See More

FOUNDATION SEEKS CONTRIBUTIONS	October 25th, 2010
Cleaning out your hangar or storage area? The ICAS Foundation is searching far and wide to acquire air show memorabilia for the annual Silent Auction at the ICAS Convention and the ... See More

ICAS PROVIDES DETAILS ON EDUCATION PROGRAM	October 23rd, 2010
ICAS will conduct one of the most information-packed series of education sessions that it has ever offered in conjunction with the 2010 ICAS Convention, December 5-8 in Las Vegas. In all, more ... See More

CANDIDATES STAND FOR ELECTION TO THE ICAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS	October 22nd, 2010
In August, the ICAS Nominating Committee recommended four candidates to fill four positions that will become vacant this year on the ICAS Board of Directors. Those nominees were selected in ... See More

ICAS Air Boss Academy: Limited Space Still Available	October 1st, 2010
ICAS has scheduled the 2010 ICAS Air Boss Academy for October 28, 29 and 30 in conjunction with the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show, Texas. Like the traditional ICAS Air Show Academy, the Air Boss ... See More

Paris Hotel Lowers Sleeping Room Rate	September 29th, 2010
After some extensive negotiations with ICAS, the host hotel for the 2010 ICAS Convention has agreed to lower the group sleeping room rate to $99 per night. “We keep an eye on ... See More

September 30th is Marketing Competition Deadline	September 27th, 2010
The ICAS Marketing Competition is intended to do two things: recognize outstanding achievement in event, product and service promotion by air shows, air show performers and air show support ... See More

ICAS Academy at Hillsboro Delivers Abundant Information, Insight	August 30th, 2010
A dozen representatives from military and civilian air shows throughout the United States converged on Hillsboro, Oregon last weekend for the ICAS Air Show Academy, held in conjunction with the ... See More

Election Petition Deadline Approaches	August 29th, 2010
The deadline for ICAS members to place their names on the ballot for election to the Board of Directors as a petition candidate is Thursday, September 9, 2010. In accordance with Section 9, ... See More

Red Bull Air Races Announce One-Year Hiatus	August 28th, 2010
Organizers of the Red Bull Air Races announced earlier this month that the race series will not be held in 2011. Two of the last three races in the 2010 series were cancelled abruptly earlier this ... See More

Not Too Early to Make 2010 Convention Plans	August 15th, 2010
ICAS members can now register for the 2010 ICAS Convention. For preliminary information on the convention and the registration process, click ... See More

URGENT: U.S. Military Jet Team Request Deadline Approaches	July 29th, 2010
Event organizers requesting the participation of the USAF Thunderbirds or U.S. Navy Blue Angels at their air shows during the 2011 (Thunderbirds) or 2012 (Blue Angels) seasons must submit their DD ... See More

Olivers to Receive 2010 Barber Award	July 19th, 2010
Steve Oliver and Suzanne Asbury-Oliver were recently named as the 2010 recipients of the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship. The Award presentation will take place on Monday, July 26 in Oshkosh, ... See More

Blue Angels Select New Team Members for 2011 Season	July 16th, 2010
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels recently announced the names of officers who will join the team for the 2011 air show season. As announced earlier this year, the new team lead will be ... See More

Marines Announce Dates for Harrier, Osprey Selection Board	July 16th, 2010
The U.S. Marine Corps will conduct its annual selection board on November 4 to determine which events in calendar year 2011 will receive an AV-8B Harrier demonstration or a MV-22 Osprey static ... See More

Thunderbirds Select New Team Members for 2011 Season	June 23rd, 2010
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds recently announced incoming officer selections for the 2011 demonstration season. Captain Ryan Riley, an F-16 pilot stationed at Kunsan Air Base, ... See More

ICAS Schedules Academy Programs for Portland, Fort Worth	June 1st, 2010
Once again this year, ICAS will offer two different hands-on learning programs held in conjunction with annual air shows. The traditional ICAS Air Show Academy program will be held on August 19, ... See More

Smoke Squadron to Make Return Visit to North America	May 12th, 2010
After a successful one-show visit to North America in 2009, the Brazilian Esquadrilha da Fumaça, or “Smoke Squadron” will make an encore visit to the United States and Canada this year. ... See More

Snowbirds Move to Two-Year Schedule	May 10th, 2010
Beginning this coming December, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will move to a two-year schedule that allows them to announce their scheduled show dates 17-23 months in advance. "The ... See More

ICAS Air Show Academy	May 1st, 2010
Once again this year, ICAS will offer the traditional ICAS Air Show Academy program on August 19, 20 and 21 in conjunction with the Oregon International Air Show in Hillsboro, Oregon. Widely ... See More

Koss Selected to Lead Blues in 2011-2012	April 28th, 2010
Commander David E. Koss will assume command of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in November of 2010 and lead the team through the 2011 and 2012 air show seasons. Currently serving as ... See More

Early Indications: Attendance Strong Again in 2010	April 21st, 2010
Although the early reports this year are not quite as dramatic as they were at the beginning of the 2009 season, it does appear that last year’s trend toward higher attendance is continuing into ... See More

Thunderbirds change command for 2010, 2011 air show seasons	February 25th, 2010
Lieutenant Colonel Case “Basket” Cunningham (right) took command of the Thunderbirds on January 15 at the team’s Nellis AFB hangar. Cunningham replaces Lieutenant Colonel Greg Thomas who led ... See More

Snowbirds change leadership, wing assignment	February 14th, 2010
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds have altered their leadership structure for the 2010 air show season. Former Snowbird #2, Major Maryse Carmichael, will be promoted to Lieutenant ... See More

ASB Releases Banquet Video	January 13th, 2010

Sanborn Makes Opening Keynote Address Available to Convention Delegates, Members	December 15th, 2009
In response to the many requests ICAS received following his presentation, Mark Sanborn, the opening keynote speaker for the 2009 ICAS Convention, has agreed to make his keynote address to ICAS ... See More

Widespread Enthusiasm, Optimism Characterize 2009 ICAS Convention	December 15th, 2009
Delegates at the 2009 ICAS Convention reported brisk business, a palpable feeling of energy, and widespread optimism about the upcoming air show season. Held December 6 through 9 ... See More

Bunce Receives 2009 ICAS Sword of Excellence	December 14th, 2009
During an award ceremony in Las Vegas on December 9, General Aviation Manufacturers Association President Pete Bunce was presented with the ICAS Sword of Excellence, the air show industry’s most ... See More

Aaron Named 2009 Scholl Recipient	December 14th, 2009
Aerobatic helicopter pilot Chuck Aaron was named 2009 recipient of the prestigious Art Scholl Showmanship Award. Presented each year to an air show performer who personifies the showmanship for ... See More

NAS Oceana Takes Home 2009 Schram Award	December 13th, 2009
For its groundbreaking community relations effort using its air show as a breast cancer awareness initiative, NAS Oceana was named recipient of the 2009 Dick Schram Community Relations Award ... See More

Kulp, Poberezny, Younkin Inducted into Air Show Hall of Fame	December 13th, 2009
During ceremonies held in conjunction with the 2009 ICAS Convention, air show legends Charlie Kulp, Tom Poberezny and Bobby Younkin were inducted into the ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame on ... See More

Poe Featured on CNN	November 11th, 2009

Golden Knights Increase Fee for 2010	November 10th, 2009
In response to the increased costs of operating the team and budgetary challenges in the coming year, the U.S. Army Golden Knights recently announced that they have increased their show fee from ... See More

MCAS Yuma Wall of Fire Certified by Guinness	November 10th, 2009
Guinness World Records recently certified the 10,178.3 foot long wall of fire at the MCAS Yuma Air Show on March 14, 2009 as the longest wall of fire, ever. Nearly two miles long, this pyro ... See More

Air Show Returns to Muskegon, Michigan	October 19th, 2009
The Muskegon (Michigan) Summer Celebration, a popular regional music festival, will add an air show component to its 2010 event. Scheduled for June 26 and 27, the show will be held on Muskegon’s ... See More

Private Pilots Welcome to Apply for Statement of Aerobatic Competency	September 22nd, 2009
Prospective air show pilots wishing to apply and be evaluated for an FAA- or Transport Canada-issued Statement of Aerobatic Competency (SAC) are once again encouraged to do so. For a brief time ... See More

CBS Evening News Highlights Increased Air Show Attendance	August 25th, 2009
This two minute and thirteen second news segment about increased attendance at North American air shows was broadcast on the CBS Evening News on Sunday, August 23. Produced under the headline of ... See More

CAF Red Tail Flies Again	August 17th, 2009
Restoration is complete on the rare P-51C Mustang that was nearly destroyed in a 2004 fatal accident involving ICAS member Don Hinz. Painted in the colors of the Tuskegee Airmen squadron, the ... See More

Attendance at EAA AirVenture Increases 12 Percent	August 6th, 2009
Officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association recently reported that attendance at their 2009 air show and convention increased 12 percent as compared to 2008. The unexpectedly high ... See More

Air Show Attendance Continues to Defy Economic Conditions	July 2nd, 2009
Two months into the heart of the 2009 air show season, the industry continues to witness a trend first recognized last summer when air shows collectively saw a 10-15 percent increase in spectator ... See More

Goulian to Receive Bill Barber Award	June 30th, 2009
ICAS member and veteran air show performer Michael Goulian has been named as the 2009 recipient of the prestigious Bill Barber Award for Showmanship. The award presentation will take place on ... See More

Indy Offers Free Tickets to Blood Donors	June 19th, 2009
For the third consecutive year, officials with the Indianapolis Air Show offered a free air show ticket to anybody who gave a pint of blood during a three-day period just prior to the June 6-7 ... See More

Blue Angels to Move to Two-Year Schedule Cycle Effective Next Year	June 17th, 2009
To provide air shows with additional time to plan their events, the United States Navy Blue Angels will move to a two-year scheduling cycle beginning in 2010. Rather than the three to eleven ... See More

Colbert Flies with Thunderbirds	June 17th, 2009
During the New York Air Show on Long Island over the Memorial Day weekend, comedian Stephen Colbert provided his Comedy Central television audience with a unique twist on the standard military jet ... See More

Bush 41 Jumps with Golden Knights	June 17th, 2009
In what has become a tradition for former President George H.W. Bush, the former World War II naval aviator celebrated his most recent birthday with a tandem parachute jump with the U.S. Army ... See More

Raptor Pilot to Lead Thunderbirds in 2010 and 2011	June 11th, 2009
(From Air Force Magazine) Lieutenant Colonel Case Cunningham, currently director of operations for the 43rd Fighter Squadron, an F-22 Raptor training unit at Tyndall AFB in Florida, has been ... See More

French, British Jet Teams Welcome First Female Pilots	May 27th, 2009
Both the French and British military jet teams have welcomed their first female pilots onto their teams this year. Commandant Virginie Guyot (right) will be flight lead for the ... See More

Despite Poor Weather, Attendance Continues to Trend Up	May 26th, 2009
Although much of the country has experienced unusually poor weather during the first two months of the 2009 air show season, the initial trend toward higher attendance has continued throughout the ... See More

Early air shows continue to report large crowds	May 3rd, 2009
Although there have now been exceptions to the larger trend, air show event organizers throughout the country continue to report very large crowds as the 2009 air show season hits full stride. ... See More

As recession takes grip, air show industry takes off	March 30th, 2009
With each day delivering more news of economic despair, the air show industry begins its 2009 season this month under a sky of optimism, with all indicators pointing to an attendance surge as ... See More

ICAS Initiates Nation-wide Public Relations Program	March 27th, 2009
Seeking to take advantage of and encourage the likely spike in air show attendance throughout the 2009 air show season, ICAS will soon launch an extensive public relations campaign designed to ... See More

Navy Launches Blue Angels Licensing Program	March 27th, 2009
The U.S. Navy has taken steps to trademark the Blue Angels crest, logo, script design, aircraft paint scheme, and uniform design. According to a letter from Joel Bouve, assistant ... See More

ICAS Convention Unofficially Launches 2009 Air Show Season	December 18th, 2008
Although the results won't be apparent for several more weeks, the 2009 North American air show season got off to a spectacularly successful start last week as nearly 1,500 air show professionals ... See More

ICAS Announces Convention Dates Through 2020	October 30th, 2008
ICAS has contracted with two different Harrah’s hotel properties in Las Vegas to host the ICAS Convention through 2020. “The convention business in Vegas is moving from a ... See More