Airshow in Edmonton area cancelled over lack of funding and planes

The thousands of people that would have marvelled at the aerial showcase supplied by the Alberta International Airshow in August will likely be disappointed.

It was announced that the airshow that was scheduled to take place August 17-18 has been cancelled due to lack of funding as well as resources.

Organizers posted to their website earlier this week saying “This beloved non-profit event, which relies heavily on the support of its partners, has faced unforeseen challenges this year both in funding and in getting assets that would make the show successful.”

The funding support which has come from the Canadian Forces in recent years is not available due to The Royal Canadian Air Force celebrating it’s centennial 100-year milestone and the numerous shows it has planned.

“Originally, The RAF Red Arrow and Snowbirds were planning to perform; however, due to scheduling and a mandate to base shows, both teams were allocated to other venues. Without these assets, support from our partners waned. As a team, we explored every available avenue to secure alternative assets and means of funding. Unfortunately, we were unable to secure them in time,” according to the organizers.

The airshow has taken place at the Villeneuve Airport  since 2015.