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

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

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.

Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex to be Inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation Alongside Other Remarkable Aviators Fred George, Marc Parent, and Steve Hinton

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards, to be held on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, will honor those who have made significant contributions to aviation/aerospace. John Travolta, the "Official Ambassador of Aviation," will host, and the "Living Legends of Aviation" are excited to welcome four new remarkable inductees to their ranks:

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  • Steve Hinton- an American aviator who held a world speed record from 1979 to 1989.
  • He has flown as a pilot for film since 1977, working on 100 motion pictures and TV productions.
  • For more information please visit: http://tinyurl.com/legends-of-aviation
    Lauren Sánchez will receive the "Elling Halvorson Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award."
  • The "Living Legends of Aviation Awards" are produced by the Kiddie Hawk Air Academy , a 501-c-3 non-profit organization.

World's largest fly-in convention set for Oshkosh on July 24-30

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

OSHKOSH, Wis., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 70th year, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention will host pilots, plane enthusiasts, and aviation industry displays from around the globe in 2023. More than 10,000 aircraft and 600,000 people are expected to descend upon Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin from July 24-30, making it the world's busiest airport during that week.

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  • EAA AirVenture Oshkosh brings together more than 10,000 airplanes and total attendance of 600,000 for one week each year at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
  • The complete spectrum of flight is on display, from vintage biplanes to modern military aircraft, as well as new flight technology.
  • OSHKOSH, Wis., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 70th year, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention will host pilots, plane enthusiasts, and aviation industry displays from around the globe in 2023.
  • "Whether you're seeking innovation, history, family fun, or just the excitement of aerobatic flight, you'll find it gathered at Oshkosh unlike any other place on earth."