By Titus Drye Arriving at the Hickory Regional Airport early one Saturday morning, three cars get packed with camping equipment and excited, if slightly drowsy Aviation Explorers from EAA chapter 731. We settle in for the long first leg of the trip with pillows, snacks and eager expectation. This is the beginning of an experience […]
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U.S. Pacific Air Forces to Highlight Aircraft, Personnel at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
U.S. Pacific Air Forces will take center stage as the featured service component at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, the 73rd Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, coming July 20-26, 2026, at Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “As we aim to highlight a specific Air Force command every year at Oshkosh, the incredible work of Pacific Air […]
Public Benefit Flying Returns as Feature at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
Organizations that provide humanitarian relief and more through aviation will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 as the popular Public Benefit Flying area will be part of the 73rd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in. July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The aircraft, crews, and organizations that supply aid to victims of […]
America’s 250th Anniversary to be Commemorated During EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
Above – Boeing Plaza at AirVenture 2025 – Photo by Kim Stevens The heritage, innovation, and technological advances of aviation in the United States over the past century will be part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in convention, on July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “’Celebrating the […]
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 Introduces Vertical Lift Center, Offering Focal Point for Rotorcraft and Vertical Lift Technology
Rotorcraft and vertical lift technology will be the featured highlights at the new EAA Vertical Lift Center to be unveiled during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. “While homebuilt rotorcraft have long been a judged category at Oshkosh and we’ve always welcomed other rotorcraft, drones, and similar technology as part of the world of flight, the EAA […]
VPAR Kickoff Meeting at MMAC Signals Strong Momentum for Advanced Air Mobility Collaboration
On March 26, 2026, stakeholders from across the aviation ecosystem gathered at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City for the VPAR (Vertical Procedures/Performance and Analysis Range) Kickoff Planning and Collaboration Meeting—an event marked by high energy, strong participation, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The […]
Clinton-Sherman Industrial Airpark Rebranded, Renamed ‘Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport’
The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) has unveiled a new name and brand for its flagship property in Burns Flat: Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport. Previously known as both the Clinton-Sherman Industrial Airpark and the Oklahoma Air & Space Port, the “Infinity One” name ties its origin back to the official designation given by the […]
PHX Sky Harbor to Honor Airport Volunteers
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is recognizing its dedicated volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week, taking place April 22–28. The volunteer program is a cornerstone of guest service at America’s Friendliest Airport®. From the Navigators to the Navigator Buddies, Teen Navigators, and Navigator Chaplains, these volunteers play a key role in helping Phoenix Sky Harbor deliver […]
“Elevating Horizons: Navigating Growth and Change,” Theme of North Carolina Airports Association 46th Annual Conference
By Scotty Malta The North Carolina Airports Association (NCAA) conference committee along with Emily Winberg, Business Manager and her team, developed and pulled off another record-breaking conference. The 46th Annual Conference, themed “Elevating Horizons: Navigating Growth and Change” was held in Downtown Charlotte, NC and had over 560 attendees, 56 sponsors, 51 exhibitors and 47 […]
North Dakota Records Second-Strongest Spring Travel on Record for ND Airports
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its March 2026 airline passenger statistics for the state’s eight commercial service airports. North Dakota’s commercial airports recorded 117,481 passenger boardings in March 2026, a 4.6 percent decrease from the record-setting March 2025 total of 123,187. Despite this decline, March 2026 ranks as the second-strongest March on […]
