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Air Show Atlantic cancels this year’s event, blames uncertainty around COVID-19

Skyhawks parachuting during anthem at t Atlantic Canada Air Show in 2016. Jeremy Keefe/ Global News

Organizers of Air Show Atlantic have announced the cancellation of this year’s event because of ongoing uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The air show was scheduled for August 28 to 29 in Debert, N.S.

In a news release, the Nova Scotia International Air Show Association says it has cancelled this year’s production because it can’t create a “safe, executable event” within the time required.

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Organizers say they can’t be sure that they will be able to bring performers into the Atlantic travel bubble once it opens.

They also can’t currently get assurances from Nova Scotia health officials on what restrictions and quarantine requirements will be in place.

They say most critically, they aren’t in a financial position to risk mounting a show that is largely dependent on gate revenues and good weather.

 

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