Atlantic Canada International Air Show returns to Summerside, P.E.I., in August

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. – The Atlantic Canada International Air Show will be held in Summerside, P.E.I., in August.

A number of private sponsors are joining the federal and provincial governments to support the air show at the Summerside Airport on Aug. 25 and 26.

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Organizers say The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels are confirmed participants in the show.

The federal and provincial governments are both spending $45,000 on the event.

Last year, hurricane Irene forced the cancellation of air displays during one day of the show.