2023 Airshow will Highlight Women in Aviation

As Women in Aviation Worldwide Week takes off today, the Abbotsford International Airshow is excited to announce that this year’s event will feature several talented female role models in aviation and aerospace. The Abbotsford Airshow, the largest aviation festival in Canada, will highlight female participation both in the air and on the ground. This initiative […]
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Abbotsford International Airshow Society names Dave Reith Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEABBOTSFORD, BC The Board of Directors of the Abbotsford International Airshow Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Reith to the newly-created role of Executive Director. Dave has been a staff member of the Abbotsford International Airshow since 2017, has managed the organization’s operations since 2018 and was previously a dedicated […]
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Twilight Show Offers Unique Twist on Traditional Airshow

For many, the Abbotsford International Airshow is synonymous with hot and dry conditions. After all, the Airshow takes place in the peak of summer each year in early August. More than a few people have left the event with a bit more colour than they were hoping for, having missed an re-application or two of […]
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CF-101 Voodoo to be Restored to Flying Condition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, April 1, 2022 ABBOTSFORD, BC – A piece of Canadian aviation history is getting set to return to the skies! In partnership with the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Abbotsford International Airshow Society is excited to announce that the CF-101 Voodoo aircraft that currently sits at the entrance to the Abbotsford Airport […]
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Abbotsford International Airshow Society names Stacey Irwin Board Chair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, January 13, 2022 ABBOTSFORD, BC – The Abbotsford International Airshow Society has named Stacey Irwin its new Chair of the Board of Directors. Irwin succeeds outgoing Board Chair Steve Stewart and becomes the first female Chair in the Airshow Society’s 60-year history. Stacey Irwin is a senior executive at Prospera Credit Union, […]
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Online Fan Shop Now Open!

Just in time for the holidays, we have launched an online fan store on Shopify! Fill the stocking of the Abby Airshow fan in your life with souvenirs from Canada’s National Airshow – or just treat yourself. Check out the shop here: https://abbotsford-airshow.myshopify.com/ Want to be the first to know when special sales or discounts […]
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50 Year Old Time Capsule Unsealed On Friday, August 7

On Friday, August 7, 2020, the Abbotsford International Airshow Society was joined by National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun to open a time capsule sealed in 1970. While the first Abbotsford International Airshow took place in 1962, the unsealing of the time capsule was in honour of the  Airshow being named […]
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VIRTUAL Abbotsford Airshow Announced for August 8

While we may not be able to bring the aerial action to the skies over Abbotsford this August, we’re bringing it right into your home with the first-ever Virtual Abbotsford Airshow on our YouTube & Facebook pages! Scheduled for 1pm PT on Saturday, August 8th, this Virtual Airshow presentation will digitally replicate the experience of a […]
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Abbotsford Airshow launches virtual Aerospace S.T.E.M. Camp

The Abbotsford International Airshow Society is partnering with GearBots Educational Resources to launch a virtual Aerospace S.T.E.M. Camp this summer for students ages 10-15. S.T.E.M. integrates the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to teach students how to think critically and solve problems in innovative ways. The principles of S.T.E.M. are critical to the […]
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2020 Airshow Cancelled due to COVID-19

Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Abbotsford International Airshow Society has made the decision not to proceed with the 2020 Airshow. The event will be postponed for one year, returning in August 2021. The primary goal of the Airshow Society every year is to produce an event that is safe for […]
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COVID-19 Airshow Update

Due to the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Abbotsford International Airshow Society has made the decision not to proceed with the 2020 Airshow. The event will be postponed for one year, returning in August 2021. The primary goal of the Airshow Society every year is to produce an event that is safe for […]
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B-25 WASP S.O.A.R. Tour Coming to Abbotsford Airshow

Unique, interactive display seeks to inspire young women to consider opportunities in aviation and aerospace. The Erickson Aircraft Collection of Madras, Oregon will bring its unprecedented B-25 WASP SOAR Tour to the 2020 Abbotsford International Airshow in August. The Tour, which features an all- female B-25 Mitchell flight, will honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots […]
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2020 Tickets On Sale December 1

Airshow Insider Pre-Sale Starts November 28! The Abbotsford International Airshow is excited to launch 2020 event tickets just in time for the holiday season. An exclusive pre-sale for members of our Airshow Insiders mailing list starts Thursday, November 28 and runs through Saturday, November 30. All tickets go on sale to the general public starting […]
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