Photo – Boeing Plaza during EAA AirVenture 2025. Photo by Kim Stevens Boeing announced the continuation of its Platinum Level sponsorship with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), particularly for its annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention. This renewed partnership underscores Boeing’s commitment to supporting aviation enthusiasts and the next generation of aviation professionals. Boeing’s formalized […]
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EAA Young Eagles Program Continues Strong Gains in 2025
EAA Photo – Cindi Pokorny with a Young Eagle EAA’s Young Eagles program continues to make an impact in aviation, as more than 50,000 young people received flight experiences from 4,250 volunteer EAA-member pilots between October 2024 and October 2025. This period also saw 970 pilots fly a Young Eagle for the first time. “Our […]
Field trips, Extracurricular Events Highlight EAA Education Team’s 2025 Success
EAA’s education team built off its success in 2024 by improving and expanding youth programming to reach more kids across Wisconsin. More than 8,000 kids participated in EAA Education events over the period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. These events include school field trips, scout groups, and other extracurricular activities. “Aviation education […]
Mead & Hunt Names Troy Pankratz Chief Operating Officer and President
Mead & Hunt has named Troy Pankratz, PE, as Chief Operating Officer and President, effective November 1, 2025. Troy, who brings more than a decade of leadership experience to the firm and serves on its Board of Directors, will partner with Chief Executive Officer Amy Squitieri to strengthen the company’s people-first culture, drive operational excellence, […]
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Dates Confirmed through 2029
Dates for the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, have been confirmed through 2029. Upcoming event dates are: “EAA AirVenture is one of the aviation community’s major highlights each year, so announcing the dates for the next several years is important for enthusiasts around the world to begin planning […]
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025; Records Set at World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration
Photo above – Redline Airshows RV-8s performed throughout the week. Photo by Griffey Bostock. EAA delivered again at AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. “Our theme of ‘One Week – Endless Possibilities’ certainly was true at Oshkosh in 2025,” said EAA CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton. “Whether it was aviation history or innovation or camaraderie, it was present […]
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Provides Economic Impact of $257 Million Annually for Fox Valley
The annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention, one of Wisconsin’s crown jewels of tourism, has a $257 million total economic impact for the Fox Valley region each year, according to an independent study compiled by the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. The total is based on EAA AirVenture 2024 totals, which included a record total attendance […]
Streaming EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
If you can’t take advantage of attending EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 in person, the next best thing is to enjoy watching the live streams from around the event that EAA offers on their website. “It’s a nice option to have available,” said State Aviation Journal (SAJ) Publisher Kim Stevens who will be there again this […]
Captain Judy Rice to be Honored with Induction to EAA Memorial Wall in Oshkosh
The State Aviation Journal in collaboration with the National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education (NCASE) has honored Captain Judy Rice with her soon to be induction as part of the EAA Memorial Wall in Oshkosh, WI. The ceremony will take place on Sunday morning, July 27th during EAA AirVenture 2025. Judy Rice built partnerships […]
Aerial Application Saves Corn from Severe Tar Spot Infection
A Wisconsin corn grower learned last year how well aerial application works to control diseases. The grower requested an aerial application of fungicide to control tar spot on 100 acres of corn. His aerial applicator immediately expressed concern about making the application because it was already late August, roughly 10-14 days after R4 growth stage, […]
