If you like exciting action-packed airshows that give back to the local community you will love the Florida International Airshow in Punta Gorda Florida. Today I am speaking with Denise Dull, President of the airshow who has led a team to help grow into one of the best air shows in the United States. We will discuss the challenges and keys to success in creating, growing, and continuing the legacy of an airshow.

UPDATE: In light of the significant impacts of Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene on the community, the organizers have decided to cancel the 43rd Annual Florida International Air Show. The dual hurricanes have caused widespread damage and disruption across the region, making it impractical to proceed with the event.

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What is The Florida International Airshow and What can we expect?

How it’s important to build the right show on the ground & in the air (this year’s non-jet team show revenue will be needed to help fund the costs of next year’s show but ticket purchasers are saying they will wait for the Blues…that actually hurts us)

Building strategic community partnerships. Our new Charlotte Community Foundation partnership is funding the expansion of our Earn Your Wings reading program into Middle Schools and our new Innovators STEM Pavilion & Family Aviation Experience area

What is the Presidents Club?

Trying to work harder – reviewing costs of a growing show while losing funding….huge hurdle and building additional/nontraditional revenue streams

Losing the majority of our Board experience in one year and trying to develop new depth and sustainability while preparing for major shows and juggling airport expansion & airline challenges

Top 10 USA Today Reader’s Choice & Signature Events of the Southeast 2024

https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-air-show-2024/

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Links:

https://www.floridaairshow.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisefdull/

https://www.facebook.com/denise.c.dull

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