The success of big annual air shows like Sun 'n Fun depends at least partly on the weather, and this year's Lakeland, Florida, event lucked out with plenty of sunshine after a wet opening day. Sun 'n Fun president Lites Leenhouts said this year's show had higher attendance, more revenue, and increased vendor satisfaction compared to years past. The Thunderbirds, a fan favorite, had to cancel just days before the show after a pilot died during a practice flight. The career fair continues to grow, with interest from both job hunters and companies in search of new hires. Bose introduced a new in-ear pilot headset, Garmin brought upgraded weather and traffic receivers, and the air show welcomed viewers worldwide via a new Internet live stream.
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