Bell Helicopter Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Announces Performer Lineup for Upcoming Event

USAF Thunderbirds, U.S. Special Operations Parachute Team Headline

FORT WORTH, TX (Oct. 13, 2014) – Fort Worth Alliance Air Show officials have released the full lineup for the 2014 Bell Helicopter Fort Worth Alliance Air Show. As first announced in May, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds are headlining the show on Oct. 25-26 at the Fort Worth

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are
headlining the 2014 Bell Helicopter
Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Oct. 25-26
at the Fort Worth Alliance Airport.

Alliance Airport and lead a lineup of aerobatic superstars, classic military aircraft and an aviation festival on the ground with static displays, interactive exhibit booths, food and more. General admission is free. 

The show also includes performers such as U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team, Bell Helicopter Fly By, T-38 Talon "Spirit of Alliance," T-33 Shooting Star, Cavanaugh Flight Museum Classic Military Aircraft, Shockwave Jet Truck, Rob Holland, Kevin Coleman, Dan Buchanan, Manfred Radius, a P-51 Mustang Demo, Matt Younkin, David Martin and the All-Veteran Parachute Team.

While general admission to air show is free, there are several premium seating options available. Advance discount general admission parking and VIP parking passes are available now at a discount up to $10. General admission parking onsite is $30 for any size vehicle and is payable with cash only upon arrival at the show. For more information, please visit www.AllianceAirShow.com or the show's Facebook and Twitter pages.

Proceeds from the show benefit local charities and non-profit organizations including Hope for the Brave. Since 2006, the show has provided more than $409,000 in donations to community non-profit organizations.  

The Bell Helicopter Fort Worth Alliance Air Show is held annually at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, which is the centerpiece of the 18,000-acre AllianceTexas development housing 370 companies, 37,000 employees and over one million square feet of retail, restaurant, and entertainment components integrated with a variety of single-family and luxury apartment home options. The 2014 air show will feature the United States Air Force Thunderbirds on October 25th and 26th.The airport is managed by Alliance Air Services, a subsidiary of Hillwood, the developer of AllianceTexas. 

Bell Helicopter Named as Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Title Sponsor

Three-year Deal Elevates Company From Presenting Sponsor Level

Fort Worth, Texas (July 8, 2014) – Fort Worth Alliance Air Show officials announced today that Bell Helicopter has agreed to become the title sponsor of the event, which is held annually at the Fort Worth Alliance Airport. The show's official title now becomes the Bell Helicopter Fort Worth Alliance Air Show. Bell Helicopter, which has been the show's presenting sponsor since 2010, now becomes the show's title sponsor through 2016. The United States Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2014 show, which will be held October 25th and 26th.

"It's an honor to continue our community partnership with the Dallas - Fort Worth region's premier aviation event," Bill Hastings, Senior Vice President of Communications for Bell Helicopter said. "The Bell Helicopter Fort Worth Alliance Air Show has a history of engaging our community with amazing aviation performances for that special weekend each year and we are proud to support that."

"We are thrilled with Bell Helicopter's decision to step up as our title sponsor," said Tom Harris, President of Alliance Air Services. "As a leader in the aviation industry and within the Dallas/Fort Worth community, Bell Helicopter continues to demonstrate tremendous commitment to support one of the top air shows in the country."

Proceeds from the show benefit local charities and non-profit organizations, and in particular the USO. Since 2006, the show has provided more than $409,000 in donations to community non-profit organizations.

Patrons to this year's show can enjoy online savings on parking and seating options. General Admission to the Air Show will remain free; however, advance parking and premium seating options have been discounted for the first time in the show's history. Advance Discount General Admission Parking and VIP Parking Passes are available now with up to a $10 discount. For more information go to www.AllianceAirShow.com, like the show’s facebook or follow the show on twitter.

The Bell Helicopter Fort Worth Alliance Air Show is held annually at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, which is the centerpiece of the 18,000-acre AllianceTexas development housing more than 370 companies, which have built more than 37 million square feet and created over 37,000 jobs, and offers over one million square feet of retail, restaurant, and entertainment components integrated with a variety of single-family and luxury apartment home options.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Discounted Tickets Now Available

Savings as Large as 50% Off Parking & Seating

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (May 28, 2014)– Fort Worth Alliance Air Show officials have announced that discounted tickets for the 2014 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show are now available online.  The show will feature the world-famous U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds October 25 and 26 at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.  The Thunderbirds are back flying in 2014 after having been grounded in 2013 due to the U.S. federal budget sequestration.

Patrons can enjoy up to 50% savings off of parking and seating options through June 15th.  This is the first year that the Air Show has offered discounted tickets of this magnitude.   General Admission to the Air Show will remain free; however, advance parking and premium seating options will be discounted for the first time in the Air Show’s history.  Early-bird General Admission Parking Passes are available for $15 each versus gate pricing of $30.  Discounted tickets for General Admission Parking, VIP Parking, Flight Deck, and Sky Box are all deeply discounted through May 30, 2014 when prices will increase.  A family of four can enjoy the show with parking and seating for as little as $35.

“It is exciting to have the Thunderbirds back in the air. As families make plans to see this amazing American jet team, we are happy to offer an even greater value through online discounts,” says Tom Harris, President of Alliance Air Productions.  Lesser discounts will be available May 31 through June 15, 2014. Other premium seating options including the exclusive Captain’s Club are also available for advance sale.  All tickets can be purchased on the Air Show website www.AllianceAirShow.com.

The 2014 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds jet demonstration team along with a world-class lineup of performers including the U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team, Shockwave Jet Truck, civilian aerobatic performers and much more.

Sponsorship opportunities and additional information is also available at www.AllianceAirShow.com.  Additional performers and attractions will be added in the coming months with the full lineup in place by late summer.

The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show is held annually at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, which is the centerpiece of the 18,000-acre AllianceTexas development housing 350 companies, 35,000 employees and more than 7,400 single-family homes. The 2014 air show will feature the United States Air Force Thunderbirds  October 25th and 26th.  Additional performers and details about the 2014 show will be released by Summer 2014 .  The airport is managed by Alliance Air Services, a subsidiary of Hillwood, the developer of AllianceTexas.

United States Air Force Thunderbirds to Appear at 2014 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter

Military Jet Team to Return for October Performances


FORT WORTH, TX (December 10, 2013) – Fort Worth Alliance Air Show officials announced today that the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2014 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter.  The show also announced that their 2014 show dates will be October 25th and 26th at the Fort Worth Alliance Airport and that their general admission will remain free.

The announcements were made as part of the International Council of Air Shows’ (ICAS) annual convention held in Las Vegas.  Additional performers and attractions will be added in the coming months with the full lineup in place by Spring 2014.

The USAF Thunderbirds are internationally-known for their hard-charging demonstration of precision formation flying while pushing their F-16 Fighting Falcons to the limit.  Known as “America’s Ambassadors in Blue”, the Thunderbirds have traveled throughout the world performing before millions of spectators.  Their distinctive red, white and blue F-16 jets along with

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds will Headline the 2014 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by
Bell Helicopter October 25th and 26th at
the Fort Worth Alliance Airport.

their precise routines make the Thunderbirds a must see at next year's Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter.

The 2013 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter was held without a military jet team due to the effects of the federal budget sequestration, which caused both the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to cancel their 2013 seasons.

“We are ecstatic that the Thunderbirds will be flying in 2014 and that we are able to bring the team back to Alliance to perform,” said Tom Harris, President of Alliance Air Services.  “While under the circumstances, we were very proud of our show lineup this past year, we look forward to having our nation’s military back involved in the 2014 Air Show at Alliance.  Having the Air Force Thunderbirds in Texas is great for our event and important to our nation’s military recruiting efforts”.

General admission for the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show is free; however, there are several premium seating options and VIP parking passes that will be available by Spring 2014 for purchase at www.AllianceAirShow.com.  General admission parking is $20 per vehicle and is payable upon arrival at the show.  The show also has a variety of sponsorship opportunities available for the 2014 show.  Interested parties can visit www.AllianceAirShow.com for more information.

Proceeds from the show will benefit local charities and non-profit organizations including the USO.  Since 2006, the show has provided more than $370,000 in donations to community non-profit organizations. 

High resolution images and b-roll of the Thunderbirds are available upon request from Herb Gillen Agency.

The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter is held annually at Fort Worth Alliance Airport, which is the centerpiece of the 18,000-acre AllianceTexas development housing 350 companies, 35,000 employees and more than 7,400 single-family homes. The 2014 air show will feature the United States Air Force Thunderbirds  October 25th and 26th.  Additional performers and details about the 2014 show will be released by Spring 2014 .  The airport is managed by Alliance Air Services, a subsidiary of Hillwood, the developer of AllianceTexas.

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Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented By Bell Helicopter Finalizes 2013 Lineup

Show Adds Supersonic Jet and Aerobatic Superstar 

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (October 14, 2013) – The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter announced today the addition of aerobatic pilot Michael Goulian and the supersonic T-38 Talon jet to this year's show lineup. They will join an amazing lineup of aerobatic superstars, ground reenactments, and classic military aircraft as well as an aviation festival on the ground with static displays, interactive exhibit booths, food and more. The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter will take to the skies October 19th and 20th at the Fort Worth Alliance Airport. General admission is free.

“We are excited to continue our tradition of being the premier air show in North Texas,” said Tom Harris, president of the Alliance Air Services. “With Michael Goulian's addition to our lineup and the T-38 Talon added to our already robust performer lineup, we are going to have arguably the top air show lineup in the U.S. this year. Our fans are going to love the sound of that T-38 roaring by in high speed passes.”

Goulian will return to the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter once again in

Former Red Bull Air Racer
and air show superstar
Michael Goulian has been added to
the 2013 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show
Presented by Bell Helicopter.

his state-of-the-art Whelen Extra 330SC, performing an impressive array of slick maneuvers.  Composed of high-tech, lightweight carbon-fiber and rugged steel construction, the EXTRA 330SC is the world's most high performance aerobatic airplane. Goulian, a former Red Bull Air Racer, announced this week that he will be rejoining the air racing circuit in 2014. Despite Goulian’s successes he remains humble and accessible to his air show fans. This rare combination has made Michael Goulian an unforgettable air show favorite.

The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine supersonic jet trainer capable of reaching speeds of Mach 1.3 (858 mph). It was the world's first supersonic trainer and is also the most produced. The T-38 remains in service in air forces throughout the world.

Headlining this year's Air Show, The Black Diamond Jet Team is one of the only civilian jet

The Black Diamond Jet Team
will headline the 2013
Fort Worth Alliance Air Show
Presented by Bell Helicopter.

demonstration teams in the world. Flying their three arctic camouflage -painted Aero L-39 Albatros jets, the Black Diamond Jet Team will fly in tight military formation and perform aerobatic maneuvers similar to those of military jet teams. In fact, when not flying air shows, the aircraft and pilots from Black Diamond are contracted by the United States government to serve as the "Aggressor Squadron", acting as adversaries during air combat training for U.S. military pilots.

This year’s air show will have the theme of "Honoring Our Past. Inspiring Our Future.", with a special emphasis on World War II. This will include hosting two WWII historical battle reenactments each day. The morning battle will be a Pacific Theatre-themed battle involving U.S. Marines battling Japanese forces. The afternoon battle will be a European Theatre-themed battle featuring authentic American and German reenactors along with tanks, artillery and aircraft support. Many of the vehicles and equipment used in the battle reenactment will also be on static display at the show.

The War in the Pacific will also be on display as the very popular TORA, TORA, TORA performs a moving historical reenactment of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor featuring Japanese bombers and fighters mixed with an exciting pyrotechnics display. 

Other WWII performers will include the Liberty Jump Team that will demonstrate an airborne jump in vintage WWII uniform as well as a large contingent of classic military aircraft from the Cavanaugh Museum.

In keeping with the show's "Honoring Our Past. Inspiring Our Future." theme, the show will be hosting the U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight featuring a P-47 Thunderbolt alongside a P-51 Mustang. Another fast moving classic military aircraft that will perform at this year’s show is the MiG-17 flown by Randy Ball from Tyler, Texas. The Vietnam-era MiG-17 was a mainstay of the Soviet Air Force and other Eastern Bloc countries during the Cold War.

In addition to Goulian, the show will also have an unprecedented group of the world's most celebrated civilian aerobatic superstars headlined by National Aviation Hall of Famer Sean D. Tucker and Team Oracle. The show will also feature Red Bull Air Racer and aerobatic star Kirby Chambliss as well as Kevin Coleman, who is known as one of the most talented young aerobatic civilian aviators in the world today. Matt Chapman, who is an internationally-recognized aerobatics competitor and air show performer, and Dallas' own Jan Collmer will round out what will be a very strong civilian performer contingent.

Bell Helicopter won’t just be a presenting sponsor; they will also perform at this year’s show. A Bell 429 helicopter will open the show with a demo.

It won't just be the skies where the show will have fast movers this year. The Shockwave Jet Truck will be on hand and will reach speeds of more than 300 miles per hour as it shoots out flames and smoke. The show also announced the All-Veteran Parachute Team will perform a demonstration as well.

This year’s show will also place an emphasis on children and promoting aviation education with fun, interactive activities for kids and families. The show will be creating a special area called "Aviation Adventures" that will feature hands-on aviation educational activities for kids of all ages, games,  opportunities to meet aviation legends, and lots of fun materials. The show also announced an enhanced Kidz' Zone fun area for this year's show.

The show will have a strong static display area again this year and will include a new exhibit of business jet aircraft representative of the major manufacturers globally.

In addition to the financial support that the show historically provides to the DFW USO and other organizations, this year the show will be providing a limited number of free special premium seats on the flightline each day reserved for active duty military and their guests and the show will be holding special events honoring Veterans throughout the weekend.

"We want to encourage everyone in the Dallas-Fort Worth community to come out and help us celebrate our country's proud aviation history and show support for our military," said Harris.

Although general admission for the show is free, there is a $20 fee per vehicle for parking. The show offers several premium seating options for every budget from flight deck seats to private chalets where spectators enjoy the most exclusive seating, private amenities and the best view of the show. Tickets are on sale now at allianceairshow.com. Fans can also like the show on Facebook or follow it on Twitter to get updates on performer additions and ticket sales.

The family-friendly Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter has typically drawn 100,000 to the Alliance Airport and, according to an impact study conducted by the International Council of Air Shows, had an economic impact of more than $5.4 million annually to the Dallas - Fort Worth community. The show has contributed more than $350,000 to charities like the USO DFW since 2006.

Gates open at 9:00 a.m. and aerial performances will start at approximately 11:00 a.m. The same lineup is scheduled for both days.

Additional information is available online at www.allianceairshow.com.
 

The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter is held annually at Fort Worth Alliance Airport. The airport is the centerpiece of AllianceTexas, a 18,000-acre, master-planned communitythat includes the Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Alliance Global Logistics Hub, Circle T Ranch, Heritage,Alliance Town Center, Saratoga, SageStone Village and Monterra Village. The mixed-use developmentis home to more than 350 companies which have built more than 32 million square feet and createdmore than 35,000 jobs. The 2013 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show will feature the Black Diamond Jet Team along with 20 world-class performers and will take to the skies October 19 and 20. The show's 2013 theme will be "Honoring Our Past. Inspiring Our Future.", with a special emphasis on World War II. The Fort Worth Alliance Airport is managed by Alliance Air Services, a subsidiary of Hillwood Properties, the developer of AllianceTexas.

Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter Adds Additional Performers

Former Red Bull Air Race Champion Chambliss Headlines Superstar Additions

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter announced today the additions of world-renowned aerobatic superstar and former Red Bull Air Race Champion Kirby Chambliss and the Red Bull Air Force along with the Fort Worth Thunderbirds

Kirby Chambliss and the Red Bull Air Force
will appear at the
2013 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show
Presented by Bell Helicopter

Radio Control Association to the 2013 lineup.  The Black Diamond Jet Team will be the show's headline performers and will be joined by a lineup stacked with world-class performers on October 19th and 20th at the Fort Worth Alliance Airport.

“We are continuing to build our lineup to give our fans the best show possible,” said Tom Harris, President of Alliance Air Services. "The additions of Kirby Chambliss and the Red Bull Air Force and the Fort Worth Thunderbirds to our already blockbuster lineup will make this year’s show a must see for the whole family!"

Chambliss, who will be performing for the first time-ever in Fort Worth, is a former Red Bull Air Race World Champion and began his extreme sports career racing motocross.  After years of racing on the ground he turned to the sky and never looked back.  His years of training paid off with increased recognition at air shows, a mounting fan base and acceptance onto the U.S. National Aerobatic Team.  Chambliss is a five-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion (FAI World Aerobatic Championships, bronze & team bronze in 2005, silver & bronze in 2003, bronze & team silver in 1998).  Chambliss’ act at the air show will feature his sponsor’s skydiving team, the Red Bull Air Force.

The Red Bull Air Force performs around the world experimenting with wingsuit and skydiving projects.  In their wingsuits, the team can reach speeds of more than 100 mph while hovering within feet of each other.  Their parachute performances are just as impressive with intricate downplane maneuvers that include team members attaching themselves to one another while parachuting to the ground.  At the air show this year, the Red Bull Air Force and Kirby Chambliss will perform at the same time with Chambliss circling the Air Force as they soar through the sky.

Chambliss and the Red Bull Air Force join an already stellar lineup of civilian aerobatic superstars including Sean D. Tucker, Matt Chapman, Kevin Coleman, and Jan Collmer.

The show also announced that this year's show will open with the local model aerobatic club, the Fort Worth Thunderbirds Radio Control Association.  The Fort Worth Thunderbirds have been around for more than 50 years, giving model aircraft enthusiasts the opportunity to share their passion with others.  The club will entertain air show guests with thrilling demonstrations by club members’ model airplanes and helicopters.

Although general admission for the show is free, there is a $20 fee per vehicle for parking.   The show offers several premium seating options for every budget from flight deck seats to private chalets where spectators enjoy the most exclusive seating, private amenities and the best view of the show.  Historically, the premium seating areas have sold out in advance.  Tickets are on sale now at allianceairshow.com.  Fans can also like the show on Facebook or follow it on Twitter to get updates on performer additions and ticket sales.

Additional information is available online at www.allianceairshow.com.

Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Adds Jet Team and Additional Performers

Show Will Take Place As Scheduled October 19th & 20th

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter announced today that the show will take place as scheduled on October 19th and 20th at the Fort Worth Alliance Airport and general admission will once again be free.  The show announced that they have secured the Black Diamond Jet Team as well as 20 additional high profile performers.  There had been some speculation that the show would be forced to cancel due to the cancellation of the United States Navy Blue Angels appearance.  The Blue Angels complete 2013 season was cancelled by the Navy in early April due to the effects of the federal budget sequestration.

“We are ecstatic to have secured the Black Diamond Jet Team for this year's show,” said Tom Harris, President of Alliance Air Services. "But they are just the tip of the iceberg.  Classic military jets, historic warbirds, world-class aerobatic performers, realistic historical battle reenactments, cool interactive ground displays; we've got it all this year!"

"Bell Helicopter is proud to support the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show once again this year," said Robert Hastings, Senior Vice President of Communications and Government Affairs for Bell Helicopter.  "The Alliance team has put together a great program despite the federal budget challenges.  Fort Worth has a long legacy and tradition in the aerospace and aviation industry, and this show is a great way for us to support that legacy and the community."

“We want to thank Bell Helicopter for sticking by us this year and for their steadfast support of aviation,” said Harris.  “Having a great partner like Bell made our decision to have a show much easier.”

The Black Diamond Jet Team, based in Lakeland Florida is one of the only civilian jet demonstration teams in the world.  Flying their three arctic camouflage -painted Aero L-39 Albatros jets, the Black Diamond Jet Team will fly in tight military formation and perform aerobatic maneuvers similar to those of military jet teams.  In fact, when not flying air shows, the aircraft and pilots from Black Diamond are contracted by the United States government to serve as the "Aggressor Squadron", acting as adversaries during air combat training for U.S. military pilots.

The Black Diamond Jet Team will headline the
2013 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show
Presented by Bell Helicopter.

In addition to the jet team announcement today, the air show announced that this year's show will have the theme of "Honoring Our Past.  Inspiring Our Future.", with a special emphasis on World War II.  This will include hosting one of the largest WWII historical battle reenactments in the U.S. this year that will feature hundreds of authentic American and German reenactors along with tanks, armored personnel carriers, artillery, aerial dogfights, and bomber runs.  Many of the vehicles and equipment used in the battle reenactment will also be on static display at the show.

The show also announced that they will have the War on the Pacific on display as they host the very popular TORA, TORA, TORA.  TORA, TORA, TORA, is a moving historical reenactment of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor featuring Japanese bombers and fighters mixed with an exciting pyrotechnics display.

Other WWII performers will include the Liberty Jump Team that will demonstrate an Airborne jump in vintage WWII uniform as well as a large contingent of classic military aircraft from the Cavanaugh Museum.

In keeping with the show's "Honoring Our Past.  Inspiring Our Future." theme, the show will be hosting the U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight featuring a P-47 Thunderbolt alongside a P-51 Mustang.

Another fast moving classic military aircraft that will perform at this year’s show is the MiG-17 flown by Randy Ball from Tyler, Texas.  The Vietnam-era MiG-17 was a mainstay of the Soviet Air Force and other Eastern Bloc countries during the Cold War.

The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show will also have an unprecedented group of the world's most celebrated civilian aerobatic superstars headlined by National Aviation Hall of Famer Sean D. Tucker and Team Oracle.  The show will also feature Kevin Coleman, who is known as one of the most talented young aerobatic civilian aviators in the world today.   Matt Chapman, who is an internationally-recognized aerobatics competitor and air show performer, and Dallas' own Jan Collmer will round out what will be a very strong civilian performer contingent.

Bell Helicopter won’t just be a presenting sponsor; they will also perform at this year’s show.   A Bell 429 helicopter will open the show with a demo.

It won't just be the skies where the show will have fast movers this year.  The Shockwave Jet Truck will be on hand and will reach speeds of more than 300 miles per hour as it shoots out flames and smoke.  The show also announced the All-Veteran Parachute Team will perform a demonstration as well.

This year’s show will also place an emphasis on children and promoting aviation education with fun, interactive activities for kids and families.  The show will be creating a special area called "Aviation Adventures" that will feature hands-on aviation educational activities for kids of all ages, games, opportunities to meet aviation legends, and lots of fun stuff.  The show also announced an enhanced Kidz' Zone fun area for this year's show.

The show will have a strong static display area again this year and will include a new exhibit of business jet aircraft representative of the major manufacturers globally.

"Our show has always focused on supporting our nation's military, and this year we really want to provide an opportunity for our fans to show their support and celebrate our freedom," said Harris.  "We want to celebrate America and, in the midst of fiscal difficulty for our military, we want to remind people about the sacrifices our veterans have made for our country."

In addition to the financial support that the show historically provides to the DFW USO and other organizations, this year the show will be providing a limited number of free special premium seats on the flightline each day reserved for active duty military and their guests and the show will be holding special events honoring Veterans throughout the weekend.

"We want to encourage everyone in the Dallas-Fort Worth community to come out and help us celebrate our country's proud aviation history and show support for our military," said Harris.

Although general admission for the show is free, there is a $20 fee per vehicle for parking.   The show will be offering several premium seating options for every budget from flight deck seats to private chalets where spectators enjoy the most exclusive seating, private amenities and the best view of the show.  Historically, the premium seating areas have sold out in advance.  Tickets are on sale now at allianceairshow.com.  Fans can also like the show on Facebook or follow it on Twitter to get updates on performer additions and ticket sales.

The family-friendly Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter has typically drawn 100,000 to the Alliance Airport and, according to an impact study conducted by the International Council of Air Shows, had an economic impact of more than $5.4 million annually to the Dallas - Fort Worth community.   The show has contributed more than $350,000 to charities like the USO DFW since 2006.

Additional information is available online at www.allianceairshow.com.

The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter is held annually at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.  The airport is the centerpiece of AllianceTexas, a 17,000-acre, master-planned community that includes the Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Alliance Global Logistics Hub, Circle T Ranch, Heritage, Alliance Town Center, Saratoga, and Monterra Village. The mixed-use development is home to more than 330 companies which have built more than 32 million square feet and created more than 31,000 jobs. The 2013 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show will feature the Black Diamond Jet Team along with 20 world-class performers and will take to the skies October 19 and 20. The show's 2013 theme will be "Honoring Our Past. Inspiring Our Future.", with a special emphasis on World War II.  The Fort Worth Alliance Airport is managed by Alliance Air Services, a subsidiary of Hillwood Properties, the developer of AllianceTexas.

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Blue Angels and Fleet Week festivities - San Francisco Chronicle | The Blue Angels perform over the San Francisco Bay during the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, October 7, 2012. Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle / SF. The Blue Angels perform over the San Francisco Bay during the Fleet....

SF's jam-packed weekend ends smoothly - San Francisco Chronicle | Sunday's lineup included the final day of Fleet Week with the Blue Angels jet team, the America's Cup World Series and the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, plus a 49ers game and the Giants' second playoff game. There was also the Italian Heritage ...

Alliance Air Show Sunday - Fort Worth Star Telegram | In a "Heritage Flight" demonstration, Air Show guests got to see vintage and more modern aircraft flying side-by-side. In this fly-by, a F-4 Phantom, a P-38 Lightning and a F-86 Sabre (top to bottom) flew together. Coverage of the Sunday Fort Worth ...

Excitement soars for Embry-Riddle air show - Daytona Beach News-Journal | But there's no better feeling, the former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University assistant professor said, than flying his World War I-era planes, especially over the ocean in Embry-Riddle's Wings and Waves Air Show. "You're hanging out in the breeze ...

Museum Open House and Fly-In Offers High-Flying Adventure from News  | The Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum and EAA Chapter 64 held its Fall Fly-In Saturday, offering a new way to experience aviation history – flights in a 1941 Waco and a T-6 Texan warbird. The event was held Saturday near historic Curtiss-Wright Hangars 1 and 2, with the museum and EAA aircraft on display. Other ...

EAA Chapter 64 and Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum Open House Offers High-Flying Fun from The Aero Experience - Celebrating Midwest Aviation by Carmelo Turdo | EAA Chapter 64 and the Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum added another dimension to Saturday's Fall Fly-In - flight opportunities in a Waco biplane and T-6 Texan warbird. Visitors to St. Louis Downtown Airport were offered the chance to purchase flights at a discount rate in Kevin Kegin's 1941 Waco UPF-7 open cockpit biplane and...

Aviation Photo-Art at the Wekend Fly-In from The Aero Experience - Celebrating Midwest Aviation by Carmelo Turdo | Aviation is often the subject of photography as art, and this weekend's fly-in at St. Louis Downtown Airport was a great opportunity to experiment. There were interesting aircraft around, and there was enough opportunity to work around the visitors and get the right shot. Flight has always intrigued mankind, and the ...

8th Annual Barber Vintage Festival Includes Air Show Act from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News | BIRMINGHAM AL- One week to go... this year's Barber Vintage Festival is even bigger than ever before. New this year is Jerry Wood's Cyclemarket & Auction. The America's First Federal Credit Union Fan Zone is overflowing with all types of activities, vendors, clubs and more. We've added the Ace Cafe at the Ace Corner too! The Swap meet has over 250 vendors that can help you locate that last part needed or perhaps inspire you to start something new. There are Seminars in the museum and this is one of the few times when the...

Stearman Fly-In rolls into Jennings - KPLC-TV | The fly-in is put on by the city of Jennings and project coordinator Michelle Hebert says getting all of the historic planes in the same place every year, helps teach younger generations the history of aviation. "For example, we have a plane over here ...

Hobbyists gather for Modelfest in Camarillo - Ventura County Star | On Sunday, Morseman was in charge of Modelfest at the Commemorative Air Force Hangar at Camarillo Airport. Each year for the past 20 years in February, he has held a similar event at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. "But I'm a life member of the ...

Ely Air Lines: February 23, 2010 Sport Air Racing League by Linda Street-Ely | Mike: "It's a big country - you need a fast airplane" are the words emblazoned on the home page of Sport Air Racing League. “All pilots have dreams of being in the cockpit of a P-51 crossing a pylon at 30 feet and 400 MPH, ...

Peter Eager from Flightline UK | It is with regret that the organisers of the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Shoreham Airshow have to report the passing of the Display Director and Commentator Peter Eager after a short illness...

Returning to the wild blue yonder - The Republic | Submitted photo Former pilots and crew members gathered in front of a restored B-17 during a recent reunion of the 95th Heavy Bombardment Group in Cleveland, Ohio. At the end of August and extending into September, the U.S. Army Air Forces 8th Air ...

Avro Anson! from Rodney's Aviation Ramblings by RodneyIt's been just over a week, but finally, another couple of posts from the Mosquito launch airshow at Ardmore! This time around it's another recently rebuilt warbird, this time the Avro Anson, ZK-RRA, based at Nelson. This is an awesome aircraft - quite different to the Mossie, but impressive in its own right. This aircraft always looks like...

Last post [well, maybe :-)] from the Mosquito launch airshow from Rodney's Aviation Ramblings by Rodney | OK, here are a number of photos of from the Mosquito launch airshow. Instead of my usual tactic of only detailing a few aircraft at time, I'm publishing a "random" assortment of aircraft from throughout the day. Some old, some newer, all interesting in their own right....

Firecat Goes To Museum from AVwebFlash Current Issue | A piece of aerial firefighting history has flown its last mission and will become the newest display at the Canadian Museum of Flight in Langley, British Columbia, about 30 miles east of Vancouver. Conair Group Inc., which pioneered the conversion of military surplus aircraft into air tankers, is phasing out its fleet of Firecats, modified Grumman CS2F Tracker submarine hunters. It donated the airworthy aircraft to the museum. The twin-radial-engine aircraft were carrier-based patrol aircraft used by the Canadian and U.S. Navies in the 1960s. Conair converted more than 35 for use as firefighting aircraft...

Landmark anniversary celebrated at York aviation museum - The Press, York | Ian Richardson, of the air museum, said: “The fascinating 77 Squadron Memorial Room and exhibition can be seen at the Yorkshire Air Museum, within the original wartime buildings, where the brave young aircrews and operations staff once trod.” ...

New England Air Museum opens new high-tech flight simulators - MassLive.com | WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – Those who have ever wanted to try their hand at flying an airplane can now get a realistic feel for it at the New England Air Museum. The museum has opened its newest addition, a high-tech flight simulator, called Flight Sim Spot ...

B-17 of another kind... from Julie in the SkyJulie in the Sky by Eric James Swearingen | Julie in the Sky team filming at the Famoso Speedway March Meets with US Air Force nitro A/Fuel Dragster. Featuring Kin Bates Sr. and the Gene Adams Performance Crew. This NHRA Nostalgic is painted silver with the design of a World War II Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber.

Young Eagles Taking Off in St. Joseph - stjoechannel.com | A group of kids flocked to Rosecrans Memorial Airport to take part in the Young Eagles program. Kids got a crash course in aviation, learning about airplane safety, radios and controls, and more. Kids also got to take a plane ride to see their houses ...

Day 37 & Day 38 - September 29 & October 6, 2012 from TeenFlight! by TeenFlight Crew | ...Our second week back from summer break, the mentors were very surprised when only two students showed up. This limited our progress a little, but we still were able to progress on the canopy...

Red Bull Stratos | Lights, Camera, Action from Aerial Sports Feed | Felix Baumgartner might be feeling lonely when he steps out of his...

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Amigo Airsho: Blue Angels perform for about 50000 at Biggs Army Airfield ... - El Paso Times | The Blue Angels had returned to El Paso. Saturday's Amigo Airsho was the first time the Blue Angels, known as the Blues, performed in El Paso in 14 years. Organizers said they had worked for two years to ensure that logistics were in place for the ...

Modern jets and vintage war planes thrill crowds at Alliance Air Show - Fort Worth Star Telegram | The Air Force's Thunderbirds are the main attraction at this year's show, which continues today. There were also demonstrations of F-15 and F-18 fighter jets as well as stunt performers. The Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison supplied the vintage ...

Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer Flies at Fort Worth Alliance Air Show - Sacramento Bee | WORTH, Texas, Oct. 22, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Worth Alliance Air Show – BAE Systems debuted the first US flight demonstration of the Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) aircraft at the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show today. The performance showcased the ...

Alliance Air Show Rained Out - 33 KDAF-TV | Overnight rains grounded the second day of the Alliance Air Show. According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Alliance Airport got .87 inch of rain. It flooded the parking lots, and organizers decided it just wasn't safe for thousands of ...

Breitling Jet Team wows Lebanon with air show - The Daily Star | BEIRUT: Aerobatics and pyrotechnics delighted the crowd at Rafik Hariri International Airport over the weekend, where the Breitling Jet Team soared and looped through the skies above the Mediterranean Sea. For a spellbinding 25 minutes ...

Air Show Performer Michael Wiskus Starts With Tanis from Midwest Flyer by mwflyer | EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Tanis Aircraft Products has become a sponsor of air show performer, Michael Wiskus. The Lucas Oil S-2C Pitts Special, which Wiskus flys, is equipped with a Lycoming AEIO-540 engine. Wiskus swears by the Tanis preheating system, … Continue reading →

Airshow Star to Offer Upset Training at Box Aviation Event  from Alabama Aviator - AviationMONTGOMERY AL- Box Aviation Open House is offering special opportunities to you to take a Discovery flight, ride with veteran Airshow performer Greg Koontz in an aerobatic flight or Balance your Prop. Bring the Box Aviation Open House Flyer when you fly in and receive a $.50 fuel discount. Or, just bring your chair, enjoy the fun and have a hamburger or hot dog on Saturday November 19th, 9 am - 3 pm.

Aviation Day flies over the county - Imperial Valley Press | IMPERIAL — El Centro resident Matthew Garcia, 8, showed up late to Aviation Day last year, but this year he and his family went to Imperial County Airport early Saturday morning so Matthew could fly for the first time ...

Bournemouth Aviation Museum trustees' static site bid is rejected - Bournemouth Echo | TRUSTEES at Bournemouth Aviation Museum have gone back to the drawing board after planning permission for a permanent siting of their static display at Adventure Wonderland was turned down. The group of trustees who manage the display ...

NH Aviation Museum expands site, services - Nashua Telegraph | Preserving New Hampshire's aviation history is the first objective of the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, which is just over the Londonderry line from Manchester, near the airport. “We've got 100 years of aviation history in the state of New ...

The Flying Dutchman: Planes, Pilots and Perfect Weather Make for a Great Fall Fly-In  from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | Another perfect day for a fall fly-in - this time at The Flying Dutchman airfield in Belleville, IL on Saturday.  Great people, great planes, great location, great weather and great food combined to make an ideal Midwest fall fly-in.  A variety of aircraft could be seen on the grass strip throughout the day, from a 1937 Waco YKS-7, to classic Cubs, an Ercoupe, RV-4, Stearman B75N1 along with more conventional Cessna 150 and 172. 

The Rutan Brothers Stole Our Hearts, But Gave Us Dreams  from Midwest Flyer by Dave Weiman OSHKOSH, WIS. – Without a doubt, brothers Burt and Dick Rutan stole the hearts and minds of every EAA member that sat in the 500-seat capacity Theater In The Woods, July 28, 2011 during EAA AirVenture. Their … Continue reading →

MiG 21 – Above All Simple  from Moose Peterson Aviation Photography » The MiG 21 is one of those classic aircraft shapes that when I see it, I just think, “Bad Guy!” All those Saturday movies had them as the black hat character and for good reason. The MiG 21 was the most produced jet, ever! This is in part because it was simple, it could and was cranked out in huge numbers with estimates starting at 10,000 and heading up to 15,000…

Astronaut Sandra Magnus Relives Last Space Shuttle Mission, Encourages the Next Generation of Space Explorers at St. Louis Science Center  from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | Astronaut Dr. Sandra Magnus spoke to a hometown audience Saturday at the St. Louis Science Center during SciFest 2011 International Science Festival.  Dr. Magnus graduated from nearby Belleville High School and received her a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla in 1986 and 1990, respectively, and a doctorate from the School of Material Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1996…

The Tomboy of the Air  from AirSpace by Elizabeth Borja | One hundred and one years ago, on October 23, 1910, Blanche Stuart Scott made her first public flight with the Glenn Curtiss Exhibition Team in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Scott, billed as the “Tomboy of the Air,” is one of America’s earliest female aviators.  There is conflicting evidence regarding the exact date of Blanche Stuart Scott’s first solo flight, so we may never determine which of Scott or Bessica Raiche was, indeed, America’s first female to fly solo…

Only in Print: Kendal at Hanover residents publish book of war memories  from You Fly, Girl by Cathy Gale | WASP Louise Brown shares her stories in World War II Remembered.  From Union Leader.com: Only in Print: Kendal at Hanover residents publish book of war memories  HANOVER — He was injured at both the D-Day landing in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium, but his assignment to oversee an emancipated concentration camp in Germany when World War II ended was what left the most lasting impact on Clinton Gardner.  “The memory of it is so deep, it has affected me ever since,” he said…

Local Women Surprised By Aviation Heritage Park – WBKO | Back here at home a local woman gets a big surprise at Aviation Heritage Park. Secretary of State Elaine Walker told Bonnie Berman she was taking her to the park on official business. But when she got there she was surprised by family and friends and ...

Artwork Supports EAA Young Eagles Program  from Midwest Flyer | Gathering of Eagles Raises $2 Million OSHKOSH, WIS. – Aviation artist, Michelle Rouch, donated a painting to EAA Young Eagles, which was auctioned off as a “President’s Choice” item at the annual EAA Gathering of Eagles fundraiser held during EAA … Continue reading →

Generations unite: Reservists serve alongside WWII WASPs  from You Fly, Girl by Cathy Gale - WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- In October, two members of the 442nd Fighter Wing and 27 other Citizen Airmen from 10th Air Force, attended the Midland Airshow in Odessa, Texas. Unique to this airshow however, was the opportunity for the servicemembers to escort Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) from World War II.  With less than 300 WASPs remaining today, their heritage is quickly fading - something Senior Master Sgt. Regina Brewer, 442nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron support technician, said she doesn't want to see happen...

Young Eagles flights and a fish out of water?  from Rodney's Aviation Ramblings - Today I had the fun of taking our Young Eagles on a quick flight out to the Hutt Valley and back. Five Young Eagles, two flights and everyone enjoyed themselves. What was even better was that two of them had never been in a light aircraft before, so this was a completely new experience for them.  Apart from that, I snapped the following picture of a fish out of water - that is, a fixed wing instructor sitting in a helicopter... Click on the photo for a good look on his face :-) The helicopter is a Robinson R44 II, ZK-IDO…

Today in Aviation History – October 24  from Calgary Recreational and Ultralight Flying Club by bikeal

LiveAirShowTV Season Ends at Fort Worth Alliance

PFLUGERVILLE, TX – NOVEMBER 19, 2010         LiveAirShowTV ended its active air show season at the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show at the end of October.   Huge crowds came out to enjoy a beautiful day with stiff southerly winds and a full slate of performers.  LiveAirShowTV’s President Jeff Lee, and his son CW2 Bryan Lee hit the ramp to cover the last of the October Texas air shows.  “It was a great month traveling to the various shows in October, and this was a great way to wrap things up”, says Jeff Lee. 

The Alliance line up included Jan Collmer, The US Army Golden Knights, Sean D. Tucker, war birds from the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, Randy Ball’s MiG 17, the P-51 Mustang Happy Jack’s Go Buggy, Greg Poe, Michael Goulian, The Horsemen, and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

Viewers can see highlights from all of these acts as well as some of the service men training in various aircraft on static display.  Air Show Announcer Danny Clisham offers his wrap up and in a word, he called it “Magical”. 

See this story, as well as the other Texas air show stories, and coverage of the Reno Air Races at: www.YouTube.com/LiveAirShowTV.  This isn’t the end of coverage, however.  There are many more stories from Reno, Midland, Houston, and Alliance.  Plus take a ride in a Blackhawk simulator at Ft. Hood with CW2 Bryan Lee.  Also, watch for coverage of the Sport Air Racing League’s final race of the season this coming weekend in Taylor, TX. 

Finally, there are only a few more days until the all new LiveAirShowTV web site.  It has a new look and new features.  Everything will be in one place for air show and aviation fans of all types.  Stay tuned for that big announcement.  And who knows, we might have some interesting news from the upcoming International Council of Air Shows Convention, December 5-8.

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Aviation Nation – Nov. 13-14th 2010 from photorecon.net | The largest free public event in Nevada returns to Nellis Air Force Base Nov. 13-14 when the U.S. Air Force hosts Aviation Nation 2010– the Nellis Air Force Base Open House and annual Las Vegas air show. Aviation Nation celebrates the work of America's military and its achievements on land, at sea and in air, [...]

Cocoa Beach Air Show wraps up - Florida Today | COCOA BEACH — Flying in pyramid formation from the west, the Air Force Thunderbirds screamed over Lori ...

A reporter's dream comes true at Alliance Air Show – WFAA | It was the annual Fort Worth Alliance Air Show featuring the Navy's Blue Angels and Army Golden Knights demonstration teams. There were also commercial ...

Air show under texas sky | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (D Double H Photography (AKA MHDouglas)) What a sky for an air show at Alliance Airport in Fort Worth Texas today!

Like the Dickens: air show by Sarah | DH & J went to an air show rehearsal with his friend Jack & Jack's dad. The actual airshow was on Saturday & Sunday but they do a practice run through of the show on Fridays. Jack's dad's company got tickets to the practice. ...

Halloween Plane Crash Scene Draws Hundreds Of On-Lookers - KTSM News Channel 9 | EL PASO - A home in West El Paso drew a crowd of the little ghosts and gobblins after a plane full of skeletons ...

Reno 2010 – From a First Timers Perspective from photorecon.net | Reno 2011 (September 14-18) is less than a year away and I am ready for my second Reno National Championship Air Race and Air Show experience!  Reno 2010 was my first time covering an air race.  My experiences at Reno this year were nothing short of incredible.  As a first timer attending the Reno Air [...]

Jimmy Leeward and his Mustang warbird are in Air Classics ... - Ocala | A 24-page section includes coverage of the 47th National Championship Air Races & Air Show held in Reno, Nev., on Sept. 15-19, and there is a separate story and photo spread featuring Leeward and his P-51 Mustang racer, the "Galloping ...

Bernie Vasquez solos and joins the ranks as the latest P-51 pilot at Reno 2010…
from photorecon.net | One of my 2010 Reno National Championship Air Race and Air Show highlights was being there when a young pilot named Bernie Vasquez soloed in a P-51. I was out on the ramp when I saw the "Jelly Belly" #44 P-51 taxi in and shut down.  As soon as the plane shut down, I saw [...]

Warriors & Warbirds Airshow – Warbird Radio LIVE! – Monday ... by Matt | MONDAY - Bob Russell from the Warriors & Warbirds Airshow in Monroe, North Carolina joins us on Warbird Radio LIVE! Find out what's in store for this.

Rose Pelton Solos Skycatcher from AVwebFlash Current Issue | The owner of the first production Cessna Skycatcher has soloed for the first time and is looking forward to completing her training. Rose Pelton, wife of Cessna CEO Jack Pelton, announced her accomplishment on her Facebook page Friday…

Video: STOL Testing The McDonnell Douglas YC-15 - Circa 1975 by Martt |  I was a young teen when the McDonnell Douglas YC-15 and the Boeing YC-14 were built and tested to fulfill the proposed Advanced Medium STOL Transport (AMST) role. I was really interested in this kind of stuff back then (and still now), so it was fun to see some of the thinking that went into these unique airplanes. You may have seen my CoolPix post of the YC-14 a while back where I make it clear that the Boeing aircraft caught my eye more than the MD one, but that doesn't mean I didn't find the YC-15 to be a very cool airplane…

Book Review: Jet Age by Sam Howe Verhovek from A mile of runway will take you anywhere. by Steve | I recently was given the opportunity to review a new book, Jet Age: The Comet, the 707, and the Race to Shrink the World by Sam Howe Verhovek. It was released on October 14, 2010 and is available for about $15. Grade school book reports aside, I have not ever formally reviewed a book before so I'll do my best and happily accept your criticism…

Birds swarm around US navy plane landing at Fort Smith, Arkansas of 29 October 2010. Photo by Kala; Lawson from Pixdaus: Popular Today Pics: