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2022 Air Race World Championship Series Canceled

Organizers blame COVID and the current global economic situation.

Thom Patterson
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Three remaining air races had been scheduled for the rest of 2022. [Courtesy: Air Race World Championship]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Air Race World Championship has canceled all three of its remaining 2022 races.
  • The decision was made due to ongoing challenges from COVID-19 and the current global economic situation, with pilot and fan safety being paramount.
  • This cancellation impacts events scheduled for Malaysia, Indonesia, and Australia, following an earlier cancellation of a race in Goodwood, England.
  • Organizers are now focusing on the 2023 season, emphasizing their commitment to future tech, innovation, and clean energy.
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The Air Race World Championship announced Friday it has canceled all three remaining races in its series for the rest of the year. 

“We are extremely disappointed to announce that the Air Race World Championship will not be returning to the skies in 2022,” said a post on the organization’s Twitter account. 

Thom Patterson

Thom is a former senior editor for FLYING. Previously, his freelance reporting appeared in aviation industry magazines. Thom also spent three decades as a TV and digital journalist at CNN’s bureaus in Washington and Atlanta, eventually specializing in aviation. He has reported from air shows in Oshkosh, Farnborough and Paris. Follow Thom on Twitter @thompatterson.

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