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.

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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AirVenture 2023: Mister Mulligan

Doug Rozendaal leads what most would call a charmed life. He gets to fly high-performance World War II fighters and bombers in front of admiring crowds. He also gets to fly exotic vintage civilian aircraft. Their owners place implicit trust in him with their often irreplaceable and virtually priceless antiques. Doug also owns some enviable […]

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AirVenture 2023: Wisk Air Taxi

Wisk Aero conducted the first public demonstration flight of its fully autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), fixed-wing air taxi at AirVenture 2023. AVweb’s Kate O’Connor stopped by at the show to learn more about the aircraft and the company’s plans for the future.

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AirVenture 2023: Tecnam P-Mentor

Tecnam’s two-seat P-Mentor trainer came onto the scene in April 2022 having already received its EASA CS-23 type certificate. With FAA certification expected soon, AVweb’s Kate O’Connor took a look at the aircraft at AirVenture 2023.

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AirVenture 2023: Aithre’s Headset Biometric Sensor

Aithre Aviation has been cranking out a wide variety of products sharply focused on cockpit health monitoring, and it came to AirVenture 2023 with a new Bluetooth multifunction sensor that attaches to the headset for full-time biometric monitoring. Aviation Consumer Editor Larry Anglisano took a look at the Illyrian II with Aithre’s Dr. James Runnels.

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Spot Emergency Satellite Comms Claim 9,400 Saves Over 15 Years

Flying light airplanes can easily take you outside of cellphone range, especially for pilots who fly in backcountry environments. A forced landing, even if successful, could leave you out of touch and with no good way to call for assistance. That can be deadly if the pilot or a passenger is injured. As part of […]

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