The future of the year-old Breitling Huntington Beach Airshow is in jeopardy. This year’s show featuring the Blue Angels, slated for Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, has an estimated funding gap of about $350,000, according to a presentation given Monday at the City Council meeting. Last year’s inaugural show lost about $400,000 — despite having more than 560,000 attendees. The event is expected to cost $975,000. The council voted 5-0 at the meeting to direct City Manager Fred Wilson to analyze ways the city can provide financial support to the air show’s operator, AirSupport LLC. Councilman Billy O’Connell was recused for nearby business interests and Councilman Patrick Brenden was absent. Kevin Elliott, representing the air show at the meeting, said the event cannot sustain the projected losses. He said although the show is expected to host more than 1 million people this year, events of this kind don’t see profit for three to five years so the city should see any investment as a long-term venture. Elliott pointed out that the event hasn’t adequately attracted sponsors because national brands generally wait until an event is proven and the air show is still in its infancy. Blue Angels pilots Brandon Hempler [...]