The 71st annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in
convention, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, is slated for July 22-28. Air shows, D-Day 80th commemoration,
new innovations, and more headline America's largest aviation
event. It's free for children 18 years old and younger.
OSHKOSH,
Wis., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The
71st annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in
convention, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, is slated for July 22-28. More than 10,000 aircraft and 650,000
people are expected to partake in the week-long aviation
celebration that features air shows, aircraft displays, new product
introductions, historical re-enactments, and planes of every
imaginable size and shape—from one-place ultralights to giant
military cargo transports. With many participants coming and going
by plane, Wittman Regional Airport will become the world's busiest
airport during that week.
"Oshkosh
is the aviation crossroads where innovation, history, family fun,
more than 800 exhibitors, and the sheer excitement of flight come
together like no place else on earth." -Rick Larsen, EAA vice president of communities
and member programs
As always, the "World's Greatest Aviation Celebration" will
feature a dazzling array of day and night air shows, re-enactments,
and aerobatic flying demonstrations. Some of this year's highlights
include:
- The Royal Canadian Air Force's 100th anniversary, including
performances from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds on July 25-27
- The 80th anniversary of D-Day in 1944 as part of the "Turning
The Tide" commemoration recalling the momentous events of that
year
- A rare reunion of the world's only two flying B-29
Superfortress bombers
- The aircraft, personnel, and programs of the U.S. Air Force
Materiel Command
- An appearance by the Italian Freece Tricolori military jet team
(July 23)
- Spectacular military jet flying by the F-35, F-22, and A-10
demo teams, plus an "aerial art show" by more than 500 drones
during the July 24 and 27 night air
shows
"EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is the World's Greatest Aviation
Celebration because it encompasses everything within the world of
flight," said Rick Larsen, EAA's
vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates
AirVenture features and attractions. "Oshkosh is the aviation crossroads where
innovation, history, family fun, more than 800 exhibitors, and the
sheer excitement of flight come together like no place else on
earth."
Along with this year's special attractions, EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh annually features an unmatched roster of daily features,
all included in admission. Among those are:
- KidVenture for young aviation enthusiasts, with flight
simulators, control-line aircraft and other hands-on
activities
- WomenVenture, a weeklong series of events and forums for female
aviators and enthusiasts, with a major focus on the Wednesday, July 24, nationwide gathering of women
aviators
- Nightly presentations at EAA's Theater in the Woods and
aviation movies at the outdoor Fly-In Theater
- 3,000 showplanes on display, including vintage biplanes and
more than 300 warbirds
- The latest technology from NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and scores
of aviation companies
Boeing will once again sponsor free admission for all patrons
ages 18 and under, making AirVenture a great family experience. The
EAA Aviation Museum is open during AirVenture week of AirVenture as
part of event admission, while flight experiences on a B-25, Ford
Tri-Motor and Bell 47 helicopter will be available.
About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is the "World's Greatest Aviation
Celebration" and EAA's yearly membership convention. Additional EAA
AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping
purchases, is available online at www.eaa.org/airventure. EAA
members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more
information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA
(1-800-564-6322) or visit www.eaa.org.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Historical and other photos are available at
EAA's media FTP website.
Media Contact
Dick Knapinski, EAA, 1 (920)
426-6523, dknapinski@eaa.org, eaa.org
Andy Larsen, B+L, 1 (414)
840-0891, alarsen@blmke.com
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