Air Shows & Events

AVweb’s Air Shows & Events section offers comprehensive coverage of major aviation gatherings, including EAA AirVenture, Sun ‘n Fun, NBAA-BACE, and more. Stay informed with the latest news, product announcements, pilot perspectives, and multimedia content from the heart of the aviation community. Whether you’re a general aviation pilot, industry professional, or aviation enthusiast, this section keeps you connected to the pulse of the aviation world.

Two T-6 Pilots Die In Reno Crash

Two pilots are dead after two T-6s crashed while landing after the T-6 Gold Race at the National Championship Air Races in Reno on Sunday. A statement from the Reno Air Racing Association said the accident happened about 2:15 p.m. local time and that there were no other injuries. The remaining races were canceled. Officials […]

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Farnborough International Airshow Celebrates 75 Years

The U.K.’s Farnborough International Airshow is celebrating its 75th anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 7. The event was established by the Society of British Aircraft Constructors in 1948, with the first edition featuring 66 British aircraft. Organizers noted that the show has seen aerospace industry milestones including the launch of the world’s first jet airliner, the […]

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Glenn Research Center To Host NASA Aviation Day

NASA’s Glenn Research Center is holding a one-day event next month designed to showcase several of the agency’s current aviation-related projects. Part of the 2023 Energy & Mobility Conference and Expo, NASA Aviation Day will feature the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QuessT) mission, electric aircraft propulsion and “new ways to move people and cargo using […]

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MiG Airshow Pilot Says He ‘Was Not Ready To Eject’

It would appear no one was more surprised than the pilot when he and a back-seat “observer” ejected from the MiG-23 they were flying at a Michigan airshow Aug. 13. In the preliminary report on the incident, the NTSB says pilot and aircraft owner Dan Filer did not order the ejection but the back-seater might […]

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WAI To Host 9th Annual Girls In Aviation Day

Women in Aviation International (WAI) is set to host its 9th Annual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) on Sept. 23. Designed to introduce girls ages 8 to 18 to aviation and aerospace, GIAD events are put on by WAI chapters and corporate members worldwide. The organization estimates that more than 150 individual events will take […]

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WAI Opens 2024 Scholarship Applications

Women in Aviation International (WAI) has opened applications for its 2024 scholarships using a newly introduced online platform. This year, the organization is offering over 105 scholarships in areas including flight training, engineering, maintenance, dispatch, drones and professional development. The 2024 WAI scholarships, most of which will be awarded at the 35th Annual Women in […]

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Two Eject From MiG-23 At Michigan Airshow

Two people aboard a MiG-23 fighter were slightly injured when they ejected from the Cold War fighter at an airshow in Michigan Sunday. The swing-wing jet was part of the finale of the Thunder Over Michigan at Willow Run Airport when the two punched out during a moderate turn over Belleville Lake. They ended up […]

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AirVenture 2023: Warbird Tram

The EAA Warbirds of America area of AirVenture Oshkosh is one of the most popular attractions on the site. But with acres to cover, it can be difficult—and exhausting—to see everything. One remedy is to hop on the Warbird Tram, put your feet up for a half-hour and see it all with expert guidance and […]

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Canopy Departs Its Mounts As L39 Albatros Departs From AirVenture

The front canopy of a civilian-operated Aerovodochody L39 Albatros single-engine jet separated from its moorings on takeoff from Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on departure from EAA AirVenture. The pilot and sole occupant of the two-seat jet was apparently uninjured and is shown on the accompanying video making a safe landing after returning to […]

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AirVenture By The Numbers: 2023 Was, Indeed, A Record Year

This year’s EAA AirVenture event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was, in fact, a record setter. The official attendance announcement from EAA today (Aug. 1) cites overall turnstile clicks at “approximately 677,000—a record total” eclipsing last year’s tally of 650,000. According to EAA CEO and President Jack Pelton, “We had record-setting totals of campers, exhibitors, volunteers, and […]

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