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Mayor: Buckeye Air Fair drew about 36,000 people and showcased aviation career pathways
Summary
Mayor Eric Orsborn recapped the Buckeye Air Fair at the Feb. 18 meeting, saying the three-day event attracted roughly 36,000 attendees (a 20% increase), hosted 2,000 school children in an aviation academy, had more than 120 volunteers and received over $200,000 in sponsor support. He thanked AOPA, Luke Air Force Base and city departments.
Mayor Eric Orsborn delivered a detailed post-event report on the Buckeye Air Fair during the Feb. 18 council meeting, saying the three-day event drew an estimated 36,000 people — about a 20% increase from the previous year — and included a range of education and public-safety elements.
The mayor said the event hosted an aviation academy that brought approximately 2,000 school-aged…
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