EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

“WORLD’S GREATEST AVIATION CELEBRATION” - EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH - RETURNS JULY 22-28

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Oshkosh, Wisconsin, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 71st annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, is slated for July 22-28.

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  • Oshkosh, Wisconsin, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 71st annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, is slated for July 22-28.
  • With many participants coming and going by plane, Wittman Regional Airport will become the world’s busiest airport during that week.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Skyryse One Begins New Era Of Simpler, Safer Aviation

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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"The Skyryse One might look familiar on the outside, but the similarities to any other aircraft end there.

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  • "The Skyryse One might look familiar on the outside, but the similarities to any other aircraft end there.
  • The interactive and triply-redundant flight control system provides a level of aviation safety usually found only in fighter jets and airliners.
  • Fully-refundable, non-transferrable reservations for the Skyryse One will begin today on the Skyryse website for just $2,500.
  • Additionally, Skyryse will also be extending simulator demonstration opportunities to Reservation holders who sign up ahead of Oshkosh.

Stratus Financial Launches $5000 #FlytoSuccess Scholarship

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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Stratus Financial, a leading financial services firm specializing in student pilot flight school financing, has announced its first scholarship program for 2024.

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  • Stratus Financial, a leading financial services firm specializing in student pilot flight school financing, has announced its first scholarship program for 2024.
  • “Our #FlytoSuccess Scholarship helps address this need and award students pursuing a career in aviation.”
    The Stratus Financial #FlytoSuccess Scholarship application window opens at 8:00AM Pacific on Monday, January 9, 2024, and closes at 11:59 PM Pacific Friday, June 21, 2024.
  • “Stratus Financial is committed to investing in the next generation of pilots, and giving back to the aviation community,” said Brandon Martini, COO of Stratus Financial.
  • We hope that our new scholarship will not only encourage students to continue to pursue their passion for aviation, but also help offset some of the financial burden associated with their pursuit.”
    For a complete overview of the Stratus Financial $5000 #FlytoSuccess Scholarship program, eligibility requirements, and award information, please visit stratus.finance/scholarship .

Wisk Expands AAM Leadership in Los Angeles

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, has expanded its leadership in Los Angeles and the AAM industry with the region’s first public air taxi flights and discussions with local and city officials.

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  • Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, has expanded its leadership in Los Angeles and the AAM industry with the region’s first public air taxi flights and discussions with local and city officials.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231023813396/en/
    In October, Wisk became the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi company to fly in the greater Los Angeles Area with the launch of test flights at Long Beach Airport.
  • The test flights provided the opportunity for Wisk to conduct autonomous flight operations in a complex, real-world commercial airport environment, alongside other passenger airline operations.
  • The company concluded its flight program at the Long Beach Airport with the first public demonstration of an eVTOL air taxi flight in the Los Angeles region during Long Beach’s Festival of Flight.

Samson Sky Announces Record Breaking Sales for Switchblade Flying Car

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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OSHKOSH, Wis., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During the week-long world famous AirVenture aviation celebration in Oshkosh, WI, USA, the world's most popular flying car, the Switchblade added 115 vehicles to their order books, valued at nearly $22MM. This two-seat flying sports car is arguably the most sought-after flying car in history, with over 2400 Reservations from 57 countries, including all 50 US states. In addition to Reservations, over 100 vehicles have been pre-purchased by those wanting to gain the earliest delivery positions.

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  • This two-seat flying sports car is arguably the most sought-after flying car in history, with over 2400 Reservations from 57 countries, including all 50 US states.
  • Samson Sky, developers of the Switchblade , interrupted their ongoing flight test program to display the vehicle at the world-class event.
  • My daughter and I are both pilots and we can't wait to get our flying sports car!"
  • "The feedback we're getting is, the practicality of the Switchblade checks all the boxes for what people truly want in a flying car," says Bousfield.

PenFed Credit Union Announces Scholarship to Empower Young Aviators

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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TYSONS, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, announced the creation of a $10,000 flight training scholarship administered by the EAA Aviation Foundation, Inc.

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  • TYSONS, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second-largest federal credit union, announced the creation of a $10,000 flight training scholarship administered by the EAA Aviation Foundation, Inc.
  • The PenFed Credit Union Scholarship is a prestigious opportunity tailored to empower young aspiring aviators in their pursuit of a pilot's license and merges merit-based excellence with financial need.
  • "This scholarship aims to help talented individuals who embody "The Spirit of Aviation" by providing them with the necessary support to soar into the skies," said PenFed Credit Union President/CEO and PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck.
  • Applicants for the PenFed Credit Union Scholarship should have a 3.0 or better GPA as well as significant extracurricular activities, with a preference given to aviation activities.

Wisk Aero Completes First-Ever Public Demonstration Flight at EAA AirVenture

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility company, has successfully completed the world’s first public demonstration flight of a fully autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), fixed-wing air taxi.

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  • Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility company, has successfully completed the world’s first public demonstration flight of a fully autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), fixed-wing air taxi.
  • The milestone flight, which took place at EAA AirVenture, also marked the company’s first public demonstration of its 5th Generation autonomous, eVTOL technology demonstrator (Cora).
  • Wisk completed a multi-transition flight, during which the air taxi transitioned from hover to wing borne flight four times.
  • The entire flight was operated with the push of a button,” said Jim Tighe, Chief Technology Officer at Wisk.

Electric Power Systems Selected as Electric Aviation Battery Provider for Elfly’s Cutting-Edge Research Seaplane Demonstrator

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2023 — Electric Power Systems (EP Systems) , a leading provider of advanced energy storage solutions, today announced it has been selected as the battery provider for Elfly’s highly anticipated all-electric seaplane.

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  • EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2023 — Electric Power Systems (EP Systems) , a leading provider of advanced energy storage solutions, today announced it has been selected as the battery provider for Elfly’s highly anticipated all-electric seaplane.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230725978293/en/
    Electric Power Systems (EP Systems) has been selected as the battery provider for Elfly’s highly anticipated all-electric seaplane.
  • EPS’s state-of-the-art battery systems have demonstrated unparalleled performance, safety, and longevity, making them an ideal choice for Elfly’s research objectives.
  • “We are thrilled to collaborate with Elfly on its pioneering research project,” said Nathan Millecam, CEO of Electric Power Systems.

U.S. Airlines to Support NASA-Boeing Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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OSHKOSH, Wis., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and NASA will collaborate with U.S. airlines to advise the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project and development of the X-66A research aircraft .

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  • OSHKOSH, Wis., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and NASA will collaborate with U.S. airlines to advise the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project and development of the X-66A research aircraft .
  • As part of a new sustainability coalition, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines will provide input on operational efficiencies, maintenance, handling characteristics and airport compatibility.
  • "Hearing directly from the operators during all phases of the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project will help us understand exact requirements and tradeoffs," said Todd Citron, Boeing chief technology officer.
  • The U.S. airlines will offer feedback throughout the project, including:
    Design: Airline participants will share feedback on sustainable operations and airport compatibility.

Beechcraft Denali makes show debut at EAA AirVenture

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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Textron Aviation today announced its new single-engine turboprop currently in development, the Beechcraft Denali , has made its show debut at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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  • Textron Aviation today announced its new single-engine turboprop currently in development, the Beechcraft Denali , has made its show debut at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230724966147/en/
    The Beechcraft Denali made its show debut at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in OshKosh, Wisconsin.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Beechcraft Denali aircraft is designed and will be manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • Show attendees can view the Beechcraft Denali Monday, July 24 — Sunday, July 30, at the Textron Aviation EAA AirVenture booth #78.