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air show

noun

Definition of air show

: an exhibition of aircraft and aviation skills

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Orlando Sanford International Airport will host its first Thunderbirds air show in 26 years in fall 2020, sending the U.S. Air Force’s high-powered air squadron and other aircraft rumbling through the Central Florida sky. Marco Santana, orlandosentinel.com, "Sanford airport to host Thunderbirds in first air show since 1994," 19 Aug. 2019 An open house at Kelly featured an air show, displays of aircraft and other equipment, and Green Berets demonstrating unusual warfare techniques. Paula Allen, ExpressNews.com, "Oscar-winning aviation epic shot in San Antonio had a’ re-premiere’ for Kelly AFB’s 50th anniversary," 29 June 2019 The following week, the network will continue to air shows on Sundays, with the new CW superhero series Batwoman launching at 8 p.m., right before the fifth season of Supergirl at 9 p.m. on Oct. 6. Marcus Jones, EW.com, "The CW sets return dates for Riverdale, The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl," 17 June 2019 In October 2016, Chinese Trump supporters across the country donated money to put on pro-Trump air shows. Rong Xiaoqing, National Review, "The Rise of the Chinese-American Right," 17 July 2019 Muilenburg forecast a limited number of orders at the Paris event, the first major air show since the crashes. CBS News, "Boeing CEO admits "mistake" in handling 737 Max warnings," 17 June 2019 The companies, combined, unveiled deals for 959 aircraft valued at $141 billion based on list prices at the U.K.’s Farnborough air show during the month. Eliza Haverstock, The Seattle Times, "Boeing’s monthly 737 deliveries tumble to lowest since 2012 on factory jam," 14 Aug. 2018 The Canadian Harvard Aerobatic Team brings its four-plane act to the Thunder Over Louisville 2018 air show. Michael Clevenger, The Courier-Journal, "Flying high inside an aerobatic Thunder Over Louisville plane before the air show," 21 Apr. 2018 The air show is set to begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday with the aerial demonstration team practicing over Pensacola Beach. Leada Gore | [email protected], al.com, "Blue Angels Air Show in Pensacola: Tropical depression looming, officials monitoring weather," 9 July 2019

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First Known Use of air show

1912, in the meaning defined above

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air show

noun

English Language Learners Definition of air show

: a public event at an airport where different kinds of aircraft are shown and pilots use their skills to fly in unusual and exciting ways

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