US Navy removes Blue Angels pilot Scott Laux from demonstration team

The United States Navy has removed Major Scott Laux from the Blue Angels flight demonstration team, according to reports by the New York Post, Yahoo News UK, AL.com, Aero-News Network, and The Aviationist. The Chief of Naval Air Training public affairs office confirmed that Laux was removed for failing to uphold the standards expected of members of the squadron. He will not participate in any further performances for the remainder of the season. [1][2][3][4][5]

The New York Post reported that Laux served as Blue Angel number six and was in his second year as a member of the elite unit. The Chief of Naval Air Training confirmed the removal to the Pensacola News Journal. The Aviationist reported that the action took place ahead of the team's Homecoming Airshow. [1][5]

Navy officials have not publicly disclosed the precise date when Laux was dismissed, nor have they revealed the specific reasons or actions that led to the decision, the New York Post reported. [1]