Air Show

What Air Show does

Air Show, operating as Air Dot Show Tour, is a privately held U.S. live-events production company (legal entity B. Lilley Productions) that produces a multi-city aviation entertainment tour across the Eastern United States. The core product is a touring air show featuring military demonstration teams headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, with stops in destinations including Fort Lauderdale, Cocoa Beach, Orlando, Atlanta, New York, Washington D.C., Ocean City, Central Pennsylvania, and (new for 2027) Augusta. The company sells tiered spectator experiences ranging from standard beach viewing (Drop Zone Beach) to premium packages (Sand Boxes private viewing areas, Flight Line Club VIP with catered lunch and open bar, VIP Penthouse at the Pelican Grand hotel, and the Flight Suit Social for enthusiasts), supplemented by branded merchandise sold direct-to-consumer as "Tour Flight Gear."

The business model is direct-to-consumer ticketing plus corporate sponsorship, with no proprietary technology or software layer. Pricing is per-person unit-based across multiple tiers, and demand is captured through an email/SMS subscriber database (branded "Intel Briefs") that offers 45% discounts for early sign-ups, alongside social media (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook) and content marketing. Sponsorship revenue comes from a stack of local partners at each stop, including Visit Fort Lauderdale, FRLA, FPL, KelTec, FXE Airport, and host hotel Bahia Mar Resort. Distribution is fully digital via the company's e-commerce site (air.show); there is no app and no third-party ticketing intermediary disclosed.

The company operates on an annual seasonal cycle with multi-day events at each city, generating one-time license-style revenue per ticket with no recurring subscription or contracted enterprise revenue. There is no disclosed headcount, management team, institutional investment, or public financial data, and the business is described as founder-owned and operated with no parent company or subsidiary structure.

Name

Air Show

Legal name

B. Lilley Productions

Website

https://fortlauderdaleairshow.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Air Show operates the Air Dot Show Tour, a privately held multi-city aviation entertainment event series across the Eastern US, headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, selling tiered ticketing, VIP experiences, and branded merchandise direct-to-consumer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Aviation Event Entertainment

NAICS

Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (7139)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

General Consumer Expos & Trade Shows (MPAGAFAA)

Keywords

• Air show tour
• Live aviation events
• Military airshows
• VIP viewing experiences
• Aviation entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Ticket Sales: Primary revenue from ticket sales for air show events at multiple tour destinations including Fort Lauderdale, Central PA, Ocean City, New York, Orlando, Atlanta, and Cocoa Beach.
2. VIP and Premium Viewing Experiences: Premium ticket tiers including VIP Penthouse (10 floors up at Pelican Grand), Flight Line Club VIP (private boxes, catered lunch, all-day beverage bar), Sand Boxes (reserved 10'x12' private viewing areas), and Drop Zone Beach viewing areas.
3. Merchandise Sales (Flight Gear): Online merchandise store selling tour apparel including t-shirts, hats, mugs, stickers, and other aviation-themed merchandise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Air Show operates the Air Dot Show Tour, a multi-city aviation entertainment tour that visits nine iconic destinations across the Eastern United States from Florida to New York. The core product is live air show events featuring military demonstration teams (headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels) and civilian aviation performers, accompanied by tiered ticket offerings including general admission and premium VIP viewing experiences, plus branded merchandise.

Product overview

Air Show operates the Air Dot Show Tour, a multi-city air show touring event visiting nine iconic destinations across the United States. The core product is the touring air show event featuring military and civilian aviation performers, highlighted by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. The company offers tiered viewing experiences including VIP Penthouse, Flight Line Club VIP, Sand Boxes, Drop Zone Beach, and Flight Suit Social premium packages. Supporting the live events, the company also sells Tour Flight Gear branded merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Dot Show Tour Multi-city touring air show event featuring military and civilian aviation performances at iconic destinations across the United States, headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, aimed at families, aviation enthusiasts, and general consumers.
• VIP Penthouse

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Visit Fort Lauderdale (BBID)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBeach BID (Business Improvement District) sponsor for Fort Lauderdale event. Promotes event through discoverftlbeach.com and local tourism channels.
• Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association partner providing hospitality sector support and promotion for Florida events.
• FPL (Florida Power & Light)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy company sponsor for Fort Lauderdale event.
• KelTecsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFirearms manufacturer sponsor for Fort Lauderdale event.
• FXE Airport (Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal airport partner providing venue/operations support for Fort Lauderdale event.
• Bahia Mar ResortsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHost hotel for Fort Lauderdale event, featured in event promotional materials.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• NASCAR: Multi-city touring motorsport entertainment with ticketed admission, premium hospitality packages, and tiered fan experiences. Broadly comparable in touring live entertainment format and tiered monetization across US markets.
• Cirque du Soleil: Established global touring live entertainment company with tiered ticketed experiences and premium VIP packages. Comparable business model for touring live entertainment with premium monetization, though in theatrical rather than aviation performance.
• Paris Air Show: Largest aerospace trade and air show event globally, held biennially at Le Bourget. Comparable aviation-themed live entertainment event with ticketed public access and premium hospitality, though weighted toward industry trade rather than family entertainment.
• Feld Entertainment (Disney on Ice, Marvel Universe Live): Producer of touring family live entertainment shows including Disney on Ice. Comparable multi-city touring model with tiered ticket pricing, family audience focus, and branded merchandise.

Direct peers

• Miramar Air Show (MCAS Miramar): One of the largest military air shows in the US, hosted annually at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar featuring the Blue Angels. Direct peer in large-scale aviation-themed live entertainment with ticketed general admission and premium experiences.
• Wings Over Houston Airshow: Annual US air show featuring military demonstration teams including the Blue Angels. Direct peer in single-market air show production with comparable ticketed admission and VIP viewing experiences.
• Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo: Major annual US aviation event featuring air show performances, military demonstration teams, and ticketed exhibits. Directly comparable aviation entertainment product with similar attendee demographics and sponsor structure.
• Monster Jam: Multi-city touring live entertainment event with tiered ticketed experiences, premium VIP packages, and family-focused audiences. Closest comparable for the multi-city touring format and tiered pricing model applied to aviation shows.
• EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) / AirVenture Oshkosh: Operates EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the largest annual aviation gathering in the US featuring military and civilian flight performances. Direct peer in aviation-themed live entertainment with ticketed admission, premium experiences, and merchandise.

Regional players

• Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT): World's largest military air show held annually in the UK. Comparable aviation-themed live entertainment event featuring military demonstration teams and premium hospitality experiences, but operating in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWGt9pI2sXY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/air-show

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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