LAKELAND The thunder of military fighter jets will return to Lakeland s skies this spring as the Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo returns with some COVID-era changes.
The 47th annual Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo is scheduled April 13-18 after being called off last year because of the pandemic. We’re very excited and pleased to be working hand-in-hand with City of Lakeland and Lakeland Linder International Airport to follow all local, state and federal guidance for COVID response, said John Leenhouts, president and CEO of Sun n Fun. We look forward to welcoming fans back to 47th annual Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo with open arms and the promise of one of the best events ever.
LAKELAND, Fla. (Tribune News Service) The thunder of military fighter jets will return to
Lakeland s skies this spring as the Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo reappears with some COVID-era changes. The 47th annual Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo is scheduled
April 13-18 after being called off last year because of the pandemic. We re very excited and pleased to be working hand-in-hand with
City of Lakeland and Lakeland Linder International Airport to follow all local, state and federal guidance for COVID response, said
John Leenhouts, president and CEO of Sun n Fun. We look forward to welcoming fans back to 47th annual Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo with open arms and the promise of one of the best events ever.
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The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) announced this week that it has appointed Doug Jeanes as its new executive director. He will take over from outgoing executive director Ed Young, who is moving to a position with Lakeland Linder International Airport. Jeanes recently retired after 27 years with the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison, Texas, where he served for five years as director of maintenance and 22 years as president and executive director.
“Having a person of Doug’s experience and caliber will be a tremendous asset for our programming, especially at such a critical time for ACE’s evolution,” said ACE CEO John “Lites” Leenhouts. “He brings a plethora of experience and expands our scope with a wide array of skills that will greatly benefit us going forward.”
Sun âN Fun Plans For In-Person Expo
Sun nâ Fun is going forward with its annual expo this year following the cancellation of the 2020 event due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Organizers say they are expecting to host âhundreds of exhibitorsâ along with forums, workshops and aerial displays. Featured airshow performances will include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, F-22 Raptor Demo Team and Aeroshell Aerobatic Team.
âOur event certainly suffered alongside the rest of the world when the pandemic forced us to cancel last year,â said Greg Gibson, Sun ân Fun chief marketing officer and airshow director, âbut we are coming back better than ever in 2021 with new and exciting things for our guests in a COVID-responsible venue that has their safety and enjoyment as top priorities.â
FAA issues Super Bowl LV flight requirements for General Aviation pilots
January 15, 2021
General Aviation pilots who want to fly around Tampa, Fla., Feb. 3 – 9, 2021, will need to check out the FAA’s Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for air traffic procedures for the area. Super Bowl LV is Sunday, Feb. 7, at Raymond James Stadium. Game time will be at approximately 6:30 p.m. EST.
The FAA has published a webpage with information for Tampa, Fla. area airspace and airports. The Agency will update the webpage as additional information becomes available.
As a designated National Security Special Event, additional unmanned aircraft restrictions will be in place before, during and after the Super Bowl.