MEDIA Information for the 2009 AirShow

MEDIA DAY FOR THE 2009 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

Florida Air Show personnel will present the lineup for the 2009 Florida International Air Show on Friday, March 13th, at 9 AM at the Charlotte County Airport.

The event will be held in the lobby of the Administration Building located just north of the airline terminal; free parking is available in the lot just in front of the building.

Items to be discussed:

  • The outstanding lineup and static displays for the 29th annual show. Show board members will be available for interviews at this time.
  • Arrival and media ride information on the United States Navy Blue Angels and other performers.
  • Information on the new Homeland Security procedures and requirements for the show.
  • Media credentials and VIP parking passes will be distributed at this event. Forms for ticket requirements are available on the show web site at www.floridaairshow.com. It is recommended that these forms be filled out in advance and brought to the media day event.
About AirShow Media Credentials

Media credentials will only be extended to media on assignment. Press/Media Credentials requests must be submitted in advance of Air Show dates on a Media Credentials Form and verification of assignment obtained before credentials will be issued. The Media Credentials Request form is available on the website (can be downloaded). Forms and credentials will also be available on Media Day at the airport. (to be announced) These requests should be FAXed to Skip Hapner, Media Coordinator, FAX No. 941-505-8388. No children will be admitted to the media area.

MEDIA CREDENTIALS

Media credentials for entrance to the Florida International Air Show are primarily given to representatives covering the show for bona fide news outlets. Before receiving credentials for the event we require the representative to provide proof through their organizations credentials or an official assignment letter from the bona fide news outlets.

If you are applying through our web site please provide a letter through email from the news organization you represent.

Photographers/writers covering performers at their request at the Florida International Air Show will be permitted to access media locations. Show tickets however must be supplied by the performer they represent.

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FIAS 2009

The 2009 Florida International AirShow, a Charity Event, will be watched each day this year by thousands of spectators in the Beautiful Southwest Florida Sunshine.

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Static Displays

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AirShow Factoid

The Pioneers in Aviation for the 1991 Airshow were Charles P. Bailey, Harry Ford, Jr., and Willie H. Fuller. The three men were part of the famed "Tuskegee Airmen," a company of 450 black fighter pilots who flew over 15 thousand missions in World War II. ...
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