Blue Angels Remove Major Scott Laux Over Standards Failure

WHO:

NY Post - Scott Laux was a second-year member of the Blue Angels, the Navy’s elite flight team.

Newsweek - Major Scott Laux was a Blue Angels pilot.

Fox News - The Navy said Blue Angels pilot Scott Laux was removed from the team.

WHAT:

NY Post - Laux was removed from the Blue Angels and will not take part in any further performances that season.

Newsweek - The squadron flew five jets rather than its customary six during the first day of its Homecoming Air Show.

Fox News - Laux’s removal left the squadron flying five jets at its Pensacola season finale.

WHERE:

Newsweek - The five-jet performance took place at the squadron’s Homecoming Air Show.

Fox News - The season finale took place in Pensacola.

WHY:

NY Post - Laux was removed for “failing to uphold standards.”

Newsweek - The removal was described as being over standards “failing.”

Fox News - The Navy said Laux was removed for “failing to uphold” team standards.

(UPDATED November 8, 2026 14:57 UTC)

The Navy removed Blue Angels pilot Major Scott Laux for failing to uphold team standards. His departure left the squadron flying five jets instead of its customary six. The reduced formation performed at the team’s Pensacola Homecoming Air Show finale.