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F-22 Raptor Demo Team Joins Air Dot Show Fort Lauderdale Lineup

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February 19, 2025

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F-22 Raptor Demo Team Joins Air Dot Show Fort Lauderdale Lineup.

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Air Dot Show Fort Lauderdale, scheduled for May 3-4 over Fort Lauderdale Beach, has added the F-22 Raptor Demo Team to the performer lineup.

The F-22 Raptor is the fastest and most maneuverable fighter jet in the world today and its twin engines produce more thrust than any other fighter. Combined with its sleek aerodynamic design, this allows the F-22 to “Supercruise” at 1.5 times the speed of sound without using fuel consuming afterburner. The F-22’s unique thrust vectoring and advanced flight controls allow it to outmaneuver any other aircraft.

The F-22 Raptor demo puts thrust vectoring on full display defying imagination as it climbs straight up, stops in mid-air, then reverses towards the ground before flipping the nose around in a summersault at near zero forward speed. The F-22 makes sharp, sudden turns displacing and compressing air into vapor and you often see the Raptor creating its own weather system with massive clouds that engulf the jet.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline Air Dot Show Fort Lauderdale, which is part of the 2025 Air Dot Show Tour (https://air.show/). The show will also feature the United States Special Operations Command Parachute Team, known as the Para-Commandos. Many more performers will be announced in the coming months.

For more information and to purchase tickets and save 40 percent during the final days of the Early Bird Sale, please visit https://fortlauderdaleairshow.com/purchase-tickets/.

“Sponsorships on-the-fly” or comprehensive sponsorship packages tailored to business needs are also available online. Organizations can showcase their support for our military while gaining brand awareness, on-site activation, and lead generation opportunities. Experience the ultimate hospitality with corporate chalets, reserved boxes for client entertainment, or larger-scale programs for employee morale and retention.

Additionally, Air Dot Show Fort Lauderdale is actively seeking volunteers. Join our team of dedicated volunteers who play a crucial role in making this massive event a resounding success. With opportunities available in various areas, sign up online to share the excitement and adventure of this extraordinary experience.

About Air Dot Show Tour

The Air Dot Show Tour annually engages millions of spectators in a celebration of flight in the skies over iconic U.S. travel destinations. Renowned for its immersive experiences, the Tour blends military excellence and civilian expertise creating a unique and unforgettable atmosphere, embodying the spirit of aviation, and honoring the skill and dedication of both our armed forces and the global aviation community. Each Air Dot Show Tour event is a fusion of outdoor festival vibes and high-flying aviation spectacle, seamlessly combining the engaging format of a stage production with the exhilarating performances of an air show. The 2025 Air Dot Show Tour will soar over Orlando; Fort Lauderdale; Augusta, Georgia; New York; Atlanta; Central Pennsylvania; Cocoa Beach, Florida; and Ocean City, Maryland. For more information, visit https://air.show or follow the Tour on Facebook, Instagram, X, or YouTube @AirDotShow.

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