The 2025 Florida International Air Show in Punta Gorda will go on as planned, regardless of the ongoing federal government shutdown, the show's board of directors said Thursday.

The air show will be held November 1–2, at the Punta Gorda Airport.

The availability of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels or the F-16 Viper Demo Team remains up in the air while the government shutdown continues. However, the air show has a contingency plan should they be unable to perform.

The contingency plan includes one of the nation’s top civilian jet performers, Randy Ball, flying a MiG-17 Jet Fighter, joined by a second MiG-17 Jet Fighter.

In addition, veteran air show performer Matt Younkin and his Twin-Engine Beechcraft routine are on standby if needed.

This year’s Air Show also features Warbird Thunder and a

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