ICOM America | EAA AirVenture 2023, Are We There Yet?

 

Ray Novak of ICOM America recapped the exhilarating 2023 EAA AirVenture show on “Are We There Yet?”. The event drew an impressive crowd of over 677,000 attendees and showcased over 10,000 airplanes, ranging from commercial aviators to DIY aircraft builders. ICOM’s booth and remote location were buzzing with activity, where they commemorated the Warbirds of America and set a new record for contacts made. Attendees had the opportunity to explore ICOM’s diverse range of products, spanning air, land, and sea divisions.

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