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.

Electric Race Plane Unveiled

Air Race E unveiled an electrified Cassutt Formula One race plane capable of 300 MPH at the Dubai Air Show on Sunday. The tiny aircraft, which is familiar to those who attend the National Championship Air Races in Reno, was modified with a 150-kilowatt motor and about 200 pounds of lithium batteries replacing the Continental […]

Read More »

Pilot Killed In Mohawk Crash At Florida Airshow

A Vietnam War-era OV-1 Mohawk crashed a Florida airshow on Friday, killing the pilot, who was the only person on board. The Audi Stuart Air Show identified Dr. Joseph Masessa as the pilot and owner of the twin-engine turboprop observation and attack aircraft. It’s the second warbird crash in a month since the loss of […]

Read More »

Universal Avionics Debuts Flight Deck Concept

Universal Avionics (UA) introduced its new “Fly by Sight” flight deck concept this week at the 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to UA, Fly by Sight will combine its ClearVision SkyLens Head Wearable Display and Interactive FMS (i-FMS) with the goal of reducing the pilot’s head-down time in […]

Read More »

Podcast: NBAA Top 40 Under 40 – Cat Wren

Cat Wren was recently named one of NBAA’s top 40 under 40. She sat down with AVweb’s Kate O’Connor at the 2019 NBAA convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, to talk about how she got involved in the FBO industry, along with her work at Dallas Love Field’s Business Jet Center and the Business Jet Cares […]

Read More »

Bose ProFlight Series 2 In-Ear Headset

Bose was showing the second generation of the in-ear aviation headset for jets at the 2019 NBAA convention in Las Vegas. AVweb contributor and Aviation Consumer magazine Editor-in-Chief Larry Anglisano shot this overview video at the Bose booth.

Read More »

NBAA, GAMA Announce Aviation Sustainability Summit

In line with the focus on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) at the 2019 NBAA convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced this week that a new summit on aviation sustainability will be held in Washington, D.C., next March. According to NBAA, the Business Aviation […]

Read More »

Tecnam Displays P2012 Traveller At NBAA-BACE

Tecnam recently delivered the first of its new P2012 Traveller commuter aircraft to Massachusetts-based Cape Air. Tecnam USA Director of Sales Shannon Yeager told AVweb more about it at the 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Read More »

Air Force Wants Diversity

The head of recruitment for the U.S. Air Force says she’s on a mission to improve diversity and boost the ranks of the organization with greater flexibility for those who serve. Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt told an audience at NBAA-BACE 2019 that recruitment services have been put all under one roof so those who want […]

Read More »
Sign-up for newsletters & special offers!

Get the latest stories & special offers delivered directly to your inbox

SUBSCRIBE