AIN FutureFlight | EAA AirVenture 2023, Are We There Yet?

 

It’s time once again for Woodstock for aviation enthusiasts.

Charles Alcock, Senior Editor with AIN Media Group, highlights the unique charm of the annual AirVenture Show held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The event, organized by the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association), showcases the pinnacle of aviation excellence, from major industry players like Boeing to small entrepreneurs modifying their own aircraft. This year’s show spotlighted innovations in air mobility, with companies like Wisk and Voltaero unveiling their autonomous and hybrid electric aircraft, signaling a transformative future for aviation.

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