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 […]
Top Air Show Performers Commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
Some of the world’s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups. Performers at the 73rd Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention at Wittman Regional Airport, include aerobatic champions and longtime Oshkosh favorites. […]
Boeing Continues Platinum Level Sponsorship of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
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 […]
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, […]
