The Florida International Air Show Board of Directors says that due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demo & Heritage Demo Teams will be unable to perform at this weekend’s Air Show, November 1–2.
Air Show organizers say that the show will continue as scheduled and they are still working to bring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels to the show.
Also scheduled to perform is veteran jet pilot Randy Ball, above, with three MIG-17 fighter jets.
Also featured at the 2025 Air Show:
- Matt Younkin and his world-famous Twin Beech 18
- Aarron Deliu, international aerobatic champion from Australia
- Doug Litton, performing precision solo aerobatics
- Legendary aviator Patty Wagstaff, one of the most celebrated performers in air show history
- The Chuter’s Jump Team, presenting a breathtaking 10,000-foot Flag Drop to open the show
- Up-and-coming country music star Josie Sal, performing the National Anthem during opening ceremonies
- The Missing Man Formation, a solemn and patriotic tribute to America’s fallen heroes, led by Walt Fricke and the Veteran Airlift Command
- The Innovator’s STEM Pavilion, inspiring the next generation of aviators
- Static aircraft displays
A planned appearance by the B-29 bomber, “Doc”, has been scrubbed due to engine issues.
The air show opens at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Punta Gorda Airport with planes in the air by noon.
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