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EAA calls on pilots to reach the Young Eagles milestone by AirVenture 2026.

Giveaway at EAA AirVenture provides support for medical, veteran and animal rescue flights.

Benefits are expected to extend even beyond easing passengers’ fears.

Asked about a succession strategy, Pelton said, ‘I have no plans to call it quits.’

The report highlights record attendance in 2024 and notes that most of the spending benefits local businesses, lodging and jobs across Oshkosh and surrounding counties.

The two remaining flying Boeing B-29 Superfortresses will make their highly anticipated return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) announced on Feb. 5. According to EAA, the two B-29s have made only about six joint public appearances since they first flew together at Oshkosh in 2017. Three of these appearances have […]

Champion Aerospace unveiled its Lightning Series Magneto (LSM), a new drop-in replacement for traditional magnetos, at EAA AirVenture. According to Champion Aerospace, the LSM is the “only fully self-powered, direct replacement magneto utilizing electronic components.” The magneto doesn’t require any maintenance and lasts for the full Time Before Overhaul (TBO) of the engine—eliminating 500-hour inspections. […]

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Program named NFL All-Pro tight end Jimmy Graham as its new chairman. The announcement came during Tuesday’s program for Young Eagles volunteers at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. Graham’s appointment to the position succeeds airshow pilot Sean D. Tucker, who served as Young Eagles chairman since 2013. “Jimmy Graham […]

Nine Able Flight students were honored during a wing pinning ceremony at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh on July 23. Able Flight’s Executive Director, Charles Stites, announced that this year’s class is the largest to date, with the organization now boasting 98 licensed pilots, including several who have earned multiple pilot certificates since its inception. Stites […]

During his opening remarks on Monday July 22, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) CEO Jack Pelton addressed key industry talking points including unleaded fuel, MOSAIC and FAA Reauthorization. Pelton said the association was stronger than ever with more than 300,000 members and touted the growth of the Young Eagles program, which has flown some 60,000 kids […]