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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAs announced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, this area will feature an emphasis on helicopters and VTOL aircraft as part of a partnership with the Robinson Helicopter Company<\/a> and Vertical Aviation International<\/a> (VAI), a membership organization dedicated to supporting the vertical lift industry. The dedicated space within AirVenture\u2019s Aviation Gateway Park will display aircraft as well as promote rotorcraft education, industry recruitment, and innovative technology in the vertical lift industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cVertical aviation is entering a period of fast growth and real change, and the new Vertical Lift Center at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh gives us a high-visibility place to show the public where this sector is headed,\u201d said Fran\u00e7ois Lassale, president and CEO of Vertical Aviation International. \u201cVAI is proud to partner with Robinson Helicopter Company and EAA to highlight the full spectrum of vertical lift, from today\u2019s rotorcraft operations to emerging VTOL technologies, while inspiring the next generation of pilots, maintainers, and engineers who will power this industry upward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Those involved in the rotorcraft and vertical lift community see the AirVenture connection as an innovative way to reach a broader audience with the technology and innovations that are advancing that aviation segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “The future of flight is vertical, and EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh is an ideal stage to sponsor and showcase the innovation happening across our industry, from traditional rotorcraft to the next generation of piloted, remotely piloted and unmanned systems,\u201d said David Smith, President and CEO of Robinson Helicopter and sponsor of the inaugural Vertical Lift Center at AirVenture 2026. \u201cAs the demand for skilled engineers, A&P mechanics, and test pilots reaches an all-time high, Robinson is committed to supporting education and careers across vertical lift. We encourage everyone to visit the Vertical Lift Center to discover how these advancements are shaping the next era of flight and how they can become a part of it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n