Staring at the sky could become a regular tourist attraction for Myrtle Beach. This week, it was the eclipse. In the spring, necks could be craning upwards to the roar of jet engines as F-22 Raptors and other fighter jets with the Blue Angels squadron perform an air show at the Myrtle Beach International Airport. Airport officials estimate the show could attract tens of thousands of visitors to the area and add millions of dollars to the local economy. They hope an air show next year would turn into an annual event. But first, the airport needs approval from the county council to pay for the show. It will cost $150,000 to produce the show with the famed Blue Angels, and the Air Force Base Redevelopment Authority has committed to pitching in $50,000. The county council needs to approve the rest of the spending, and indicated this week they want to make it happen. “It’s an awesome thing,” said Councilman Gary Loftus. “Especially with what it brings in (for tourism). It’s a bargain.” Similar events in Georgia have resulted in an economic impact of almost $5 million, said Judi Olmstead, assistant director of airports. Brad Dean, president and CEO of [...]