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.

Patrouille de France Pilot Ejects After Takeoff Incident

A pilot for the French air force’s Patrouille de France demo team is safe after his aircraft went down near Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport in the south of France on Thursday. The aircraft was one of nine flying a practice routine ahead of an airshow at the airport when something went wrong with the No. 2 Alphajet. […]

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AirVenture Time Capsule: 2012

Seven years ago, AirVenture was occasionally stormy and the crowds seemed less dense than some years. Then-Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta took questions from the audience at his first open forum at AirVenture (his nomination for the top job at the FAA was just coming up before the Senate). EAA launched Eagle Flights, a spinoff […]

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Osh Arrivals: Happy Campers (Mostly)

Following what some veterans called an air traffic fiasco for last year’s AirVenture, this year’s arrival stream, even though tanked by weather, appears to have been more orderly. An AVweb canvas of campers in the North 40 found some damp tent dwellers, but everyone we spoke to gave EAA and the FAA thumbs up for […]

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Podcast: Alaka’i Skai Fuel Cell Powered eVTOL

Alaka’i Technologies debuted Skai, a hydrogen fuel cell powered electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) system last May. In this podcast, recorded at AirVenture, Alaka’i Technologies board member and former NASA director Bruce Holmes discusses fuel cell technology, the challenges involved with certifying a new kind of aircraft and the company’s approach to the urban […]

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Flying Eyes Shows Expanded Line Of Headset-Friendly Sunglasses

The original Flying Eyes Hawk sunglasses have micro-thin temples that make them comfortable and convenient to wear under a headset and a flight helmet, and the company came to AirVenture with an expanded line to include a variety of new styles and options for prescriptions and bifocals. The thin temples make it easier to remove […]

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EPS Graflight V-8 In Certification Testing

Engineered Propulsion Systems (EPS) has announced that certification testing is progressing on its clean-sheet Graflight V-8 engine. The company says it is in the process of conducting environmental and block testing for type certification credit on the eight-cylinder engine, which is capable of producing 320-450 HP. According to EPS, the type certificate variant produces 385hp. […]

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Podcast: Opener BlackFly Electric VTOL Update

At AirVenture 2018, Opener was an attention getter at the Innovation Showcase with its fixed wing all-electric VTOL aircraft. With over 23,000 miles flown and plenty of funding, the company is moving closer to certification. For an update on the project, AVweb’s Ashley Anglisano caught up with Opener’s President Ben Diachun and project director Alan […]

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Textron Denali Turboprop Headed For Flight Testing

Textron brought the Cessna Denali single-engine turboprop full-scale cabin mockup to AirVenture 2019 and during an interview with AVweb said the prototype aircraft should enter flight testing by the end of the year. Announced back in 2016, the company plans to use the prototype and two production-conforming aircraft in the flight test program, while ground […]

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AirVenture Time Capsule: 2014

AirVenture 2014 was a breath of fresh air that aviation enthusiasts (and a few hardened industry veterans) needed. Attendance was trending significantly upward, with the total for the week reaching over 500,000 people. For the first time in several years, both aircraft camping and parking areas filled up by midweek. Over 300 more aircraft were […]

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