The U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, one of the world’s most unique military aircraft, will return to the EAA® AirVenture® OshkoshTM fly-in in 2014. The MV-22 will be on display at the event and also give demonstrations of its unique flying capabilities. EAA AirVenture 2014, the 62nd annual convention of the Experimental Aircraft Association, will […]
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EAA Founder Paul Poberezny Passes at Age 91
EAA Founder Paul Poberezny passed away this morning (August 22) at Evergreen Retirement Village in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, after a battle with cancer. He was 91. The Poberezny family said that they deeply appreciate all the support shown to Paul and his wife Audrey over the past five months. Paul often said, he considers himself […]
WOMEN AVIATORS INVITED TO DAY OF FUN AND EMPOWERMENT AT EAA’S WOMENVENTURE
Hundreds of female aviation enthusiasts will be empowered through aviation at this year’s WomenVenture on Friday, Aug. 2, during EAA AirVenture 2013. Female aviators can attend a networking breakfast and a power lunch, and hear from special guest speakers. The day begins with the Women in Aviation International Networking Breakfast and is followed by the annual WomenVenture […]
Air Force Thunderbirds Edition Ford Mustang Celebrates Aviation Team’s 60th Anniversary
The engineering and design teams at Ford Motor Company have produced a unique U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Edition 2014 Ford Mustang GT. This car will be donated by Ford to be sold at the Gathering of Eagles charity event on Thursday, Aug. 1 during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2013 – the World’s Greatest Aviation […]
EAA Petitions Federal Court on FAA ATC Charges
EAA today filed a petition with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago, asking the court to review and provide relief from payments demanded by the Federal Aviation Administration in relation to air traffic control services at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. In its petition, EAA asks the court to stop the FAA […]
WISCONSIN LEADERS CELEBRATE GENERAL AVIATION MANUFACTURING AT JOBS RALLY
Governor Scott Walker, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, U.S. Representatives Tom Petri and Reid Ribble, and Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and hundreds of manufacturing workers, local officials, business leaders and aviation enthusiasts today at Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. for a general aviation (GA) jobs rally. The event was held […]
“DISNEY’S PLANES” SET TO TAKE OFF AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2013
Everyone knows that Oshkosh becomes the busiest airport in the world the week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (July 29-August 4), and that airplanes take off all the time … however, 2013 will be a first for some very special planes. The summer release of “Disney’s Planes,” the animated comedy adventure from above the world of the […]
Chicago Returns to AirVenture for July 29 Opening-Day Concert
One of the music world’s legendary bands will be back atEAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, as Chicago will take the stage on Monday, July 29, for the event’s popular opening-night concert. The concert, presented by Ford Motor Company, is free to all AirVenture attendees that day and will be held on Phillips 66 Plaza immediately following the […]
EAA AIRVENTURE 2013 ADDS SECOND NIGHT AIR SHOW
The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh night air show, one of the most popular additions to “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” lineup over the past quarter-century, will be even bigger in 2013 with the addition of a second night show scheduled for Wednesday, July 31. (Photo at right by Shahn Sederberg) “The additional night show is being scheduled this […]
Hundreds of Skiplane Lovers Gather in Oshkosh – Snow was a No-show
The Experimental Aircraft Association reported last week that hundreds of skiplane enthusiasts gathered at Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh for the annual Skiplane Fly-In, even though there wasn’t any snow. (Photo of Paul Poberezny courtesy of EAA) EAA founder Paul Poberezny is fond of saying that EAA is more about people than airplanes. That was certainly […]
