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Hindustan Times
21-06-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Dayton Air Show 2025: Main attractions, what's on display and key restrictions to know
The CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show kicked off in Ohio on Saturday. Held at Dayton International Airport on June 21-22, the show will feature an array of aircraft such as the Air Force Thunderbirds and the B-29 Superfortress. The Goodyear blimp will make its first appearance at the show in close to 20 years, Dayton Daily News reported. The Dayton Air Show is expected to see a huge turnout, based on attendance over the past few years. Taking place at Dayton International Airport on June 21-22, the Dayton Air Show features several impressive aircraft.(@DaytonAirShow/X) The show will feature displays such as the Dover Air Force Base's massive C-5 Galaxy and the C-17 from the 445th Airlift Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The Golden Knights, the official demonstration team of the US Army, will perform at the event. Known as America's Ambassadors in Blue, the Thunderbirds will take to the skies as well. The B-29 Superfortress Doc, one of only two B-29s still flying, will also feature at the Dayton Air Show this year. The Third Strike bi-plane wing-walkers will also be showcased at the event. The Red Bull Air Force demonstration will feature skydivers and aerobatic pilot Kevin Coleman. Visitors can also enjoy a ride on an AH-1F Cobra Attack Helicopter or a UH-1 Huey. They need to pay $100 as a donation to go on a ride aboard the chopper. Also read: Midwest and Central US face scorching heat wave: How to stay safe as temperatures rise over 100 degrees Dayton Air Show 2025: Restrictions As per the official website of the event, several items are banned from the venue. This includes cans, coolers, loose ice, weapons, firearms, alcohol and skateboards. For the detailed list, visitors must check the Dayton Air Show website. Visitors need to be prepared for warm weather this weekend if they are in Dayton. The National Weather Service predicted that the maximum temperature would be around 92 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday. Sunday is expected to be hotter. FAQs What are the dates for the Dayton Air Show? The Dayton Air Show will be held on June 21-22. Can you bring food into the Dayton Air Show? As per the official website, bringing food is not prohibited. The items must be wrapped in clear wrapping. How much is a helicopter ride at the Dayton Air Show? The ride costs $100. What is the biggest airshow in the USA? The EAA AirVenture event at Wisconsin's Oshkosh is the biggest airshow in the US.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dayton Air Show pivots with inaugural Flight Fest: Gary Sinise band to perform
Jun. 17—For decades, the closest most Dayton Air Show visitors could get to performers was craning their necks up at aircraft dancing 1,500 feet above the Dayton International Airport tarmac. This year, the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show is pivoting. In lieu of the Friday parade in Vandalia, the show is hosting Flight Fest, 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Vandalia Recreation Center. There, guests might actually bump into a favorite pilot. Scott Buchanan, chairman of the U.S. Air and Trade Show Board, which produces the show, said Flight Fest is free but tickets are required. Guests will have a chance to meet pilots and hear the Lt. Dan Band, featuring actor Gary Sinise, who has long supported U.S. service members. "That will be probably the biggest difference," from previous air shows, Buchanan show. "Giving the jet teams and the military more access to the public." The show has always had strong ties to the Air Force and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, he said. "This is just a natural progression of that." One of the reasons the Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration squadron exists at all is to boost recruiting. "It allows them access to the public, and it allows the public access to them," Buchanan said. "It gives them a whole evening of 5,000 or 6,000 people they don't normally get." Parking for Flight Fest will at and around the Hareless Hare brewery at 738 W. National Road. Buchanan said there will be shuttles to the recreation center at 1111 Stonequarry Road. Go to for tickets and details. High-flying (and static) fun The show itself will be Saturday and Sunday on the east side of Dayton International Airport. The ever-popular Thunderbirds are set to headline both days. As always, performances and flights depend on weather, maintenance issues and conditions. The current National Weather Service forecast calls for sunny skies with highs in the 90s both days. Wear sunscreen and hydrate, Buchanan advises. Expect perennial fan favorites such as a C-17 Globemaster flight, a nod to the 445th Airlift Wing at Wright-Patterson, the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team, and more. The Red Bull Air Force, with its inverted helicopter flight, will be back. Kevin Coleman will return with his brand of aerobatic derring-do. What's new? A lot. The B-29 "Doc" restored Superfortress bomber- one of two still flying — will visit Dayton for the first time. And for the first time in a couple of decades, the world-famous Goodyear blimp will be present and flying. Or hovering. "They'll actually be flying in the show," Buchanan said. There's enough on the ground to keep the aviation-curious occupied for hours. An F-35 Lighting from Luke Air Force Base is expected, as well as F-16s from the Ohio and New Jersey Air National Guards. Buchanan hopes a C-5 Galaxy from Dover AFB will be on hand, too, but he cautioned those can be tricky to secure these days. Even the U.S. Navy is planning an appearance, with its Strike Group "multi-scenario, mixed-reality experience," designed to give users a glimpse of Navy STEM careers. Veterans will be honored by the Ford Oval of Honor Thursday evening at Wright Brothers Aero on show grounds, and those honorees will be invited to a show chalet Sunday. "We should have a lot going on," the chairman said. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 show and light rain dampened the event in 2021, although attendance that year was regarded as solid. Then attendance skyrocketed. The 2022 show hit a record, 83,000 attendees over two days, before the 2023 show bested that record with 85,000. The 2024 50th anniversary show drew 75,000. Parking and traffic are always a challenge. With a number of people roughly equivalent to six sold-out University of Dayton arenas being funneled into the airport area over two days, visitors are advised to arrive early and be patient. Attendance has been down slightly at other air shows this year, but Buchanan said he is not concerned. "We should do pretty well." John Cudahy, president of the International Council of Air Shows, said shows have seen some weather challenges so far in 2025, but the crowds still tend to be big. "It feels to me almost like a rediscovery of air shows, and that's good for the business," he said. Aerobatics pilot Rob Holland was preparing for a Virginia air show in April when his custom MX Aircraft MXS crashed while landing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Va. Beyond that, though, there have been no safety incidents, Cudahy said. For tickets and other information, visit ------ If you go What: 2025 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show. When: Saturday and Sunday. Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. both days. Look for performances generally to start around 11 a.m., weather and conditions permitting. General admission parking: Take exit 64 on Northwoods Boulevard from Interstate 75. Follow signs to appropriate lots. Stay in the right lane. Be prepared to walk once you've parked. Tickets: Flight Fest When: 6-10 p.m. Friday. Where: Vandalia Recreation Center, 1111 Stonequarry Road. Tickets. Free at
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
$1.8 million awarded to Dayton airport for runway rehab
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — More than $1.8 million in federal funds will go toward the Dayton International Airport. Congressman Mike Turner announced that $1,812,000 has been awarded to the James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY). This funding is provided through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program. Funding will go toward refurbishing taxiway lighting at the Dayton Airport, as well as rehabilitate parts of the taxiway to minimize debris and to extend the life of the taxiway. 'This federal investment for Dayton International Airport underscores the critical role our airport plays in the economic impact to the Miami Valley region,' said Turner. 'The funding from the FAA will allow DAY to make the necessary renovations to extend the longevity of its taxiways for years to come.' Turner also announced $462,560 will go to the Greene County Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport (GDK) to reseal parts of the airport terminal and tiedown apron to extend the useful life of the facilities. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Delta ending Dayton flights to New York in September, adding service to Atlanta
Jun. 3—Delta Air Lines says that it is ending daily nonstop service from Dayton to LaGuardia Airport in New York City near in the end of this summer. Delta launched the service at the Dayton International Airport three years ago, on June 6, 2022. The service to the 19th largest airport in the nation operates on a CRJ-900 aircraft that has 70 seats. A Delta spokesperson said, "Delta routinely adjusts its network to meet demand. For any customers that are booked on flights that are impacted by a reduction, we will work to rebook them on an alternative itinerary. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience that schedule changes may cause." When the service to LaGuardia ends on Sept. 7, the Dayton International Airport will have nonstop flights to 11 airports, said Melissa Riley Patsiavos, marketing and air service director for Dayton's aviation department. Riley Patsiavos said Delta is going to add another daily route to Atlanta at the Dayton airport. Delta says the route will run from Sept. 8 to Dec. 19, which will increase the number of "giant flights" between Dayton and Atlanta to five. "Our daily service to ATL will increase to five daily trips and Delta's overall capacity from DAY will increase by 8%," Riley Patsiavos said. She said many of the Dayton airport's airline partners still offer one-stop service to the New York City market, but not nonstop flights. She also said United Airlines is increasing its capacity to Denver this June by upgrading to a larger aircraft. The Dayton International Airport saw about 148,100 passenger boardings in the first quarter of this year, which is up 1.9% from the same period in 2024. Delta accounts for slightly less than a quarter of the airport's passenger traffic. American Airlines represents nearly half of boardings, while United Airlines accounts for about 20%. The Dayton airport has nonstop service to Atlanta, St. Pete-Clearwater, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Punta Gorda (Florida), and Washington D.C.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Delta ending Dayton flights to New York in September, adding service to Atlanta
Jun. 3—Delta Air Lines says that it is ending daily nonstop service from Dayton to LaGuardia Airport in New York City near in the end of this summer. Delta launched the service at the Dayton International Airport three years ago, on June 6, 2022. The service to the 19th largest airport in the nation operates on a CRJ-900 aircraft that has 70 seats. A Delta spokesperson said, "Delta routinely adjusts its network to meet demand. For any customers that are booked on flights that are impacted by a reduction, we will work to rebook them on an alternative itinerary. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience that schedule changes may cause." When the service to LaGuardia ends on Sept. 7, the Dayton International Airport will have nonstop flights to 11 airports, said Melissa Riley Patsiavos, marketing and air service director for Dayton's aviation department. Riley Patsiavos said Delta is going to add another daily route to Atlanta at the Dayton airport. Delta says the route will run from Sept. 8 to Dec. 19, which will increase the number of "giant flights" between Dayton and Atlanta to five. "Our daily service to ATL will increase to five daily trips and Delta's overall capacity from DAY will increase by 8%," Riley Patsiavos said. She said many of the Dayton airport's airline partners still offer one-stop service to the New York City market, but not nonstop flights. She also said United Airlines is increasing its capacity to Denver this June by upgrading to a larger aircraft. The Dayton International Airport saw about 148,100 passenger boardings in the first quarter of this year, which is up 1.9% from the same period in 2024. Delta accounts for slightly less than a quarter of the airport's passenger traffic. American Airlines represents nearly half of boardings, while United Airlines accounts for about 20%. The Dayton airport has nonstop service to Atlanta, St. Pete-Clearwater, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Punta Gorda (Florida), and Washington D.C.
