FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — This year’s AERO attracted 32,600 visitors from around the world, according to organizers. The largest general aviation show in Europe, AERO boasted 630 exhibitors from 35 countries. Everything that flies — except commercial airliners and military aircraft — was represented at Lake Constance: Ultralight and Very Light Aircraft (VLA), one and two-engine […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Disney’s Planes to air at AirVenture
The summer release of “Disney’s Planes,” the animated comedy adventure from above the world of the popular 2006 film “Cars,” has the entire aviation community buzzing. Those attending AirVenture this year will have the opportunity to experience a Special Preview Screening at the Fly-In Theater on Friday night, Aug. 2, one week before the movie […]
Airshow, Ely-Pusher, Spirit of Freedom to headline Festival of Flight
Suffolk, Va. – “Bob Coolbaugh’s replica of the 1911 Ely-Curtis Pusher which he built and flew around the country for the 2011 100th anniversary of the US Navy will attend,” the May 4-5, 2013 Virginia Regional Festival of Flight as reported by fly-in manager Judy Sparks. And the Berlin Airlift Foundation’s 4-engine C-54E, The Spirit of Freedom, a flying museum of the […]
Cessna updates AERO on single-engine line
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany — Cessna Aircraft Co. is showcasing its newest single-engine products at this week’s AERO Friedrichshafen general aviation trade show. The TTx and the Grand Caravan EX are on display in the show’s exhibit hall for the duration of the 21st annual trade show. The TTx is billed as the world’s fastest certified single […]
Tecnam debuts Astore at AERO
As part of its 65th anniversary celebrations, Tecnam debuted the Tecnam Astore next-generation Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) at AERO 2013 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The Tecnam Astore is an all-new two-seat, low-wing airplane developed by Tecnam’s renowned Head of Aircraft Design, Professor Luigi Pascale. Pascale has named his latest creation in honor of his first production […]
Expanded WomenVenture planned for AirVenture
WomenVenture, Women in Aviation, International’s collaborative program with the Experimental Aircraft Association, is now in its sixth year and will be expanded during this year’s EAA AirVenture with a group lunch. WomenVenture is both a networking resource for women AirVenture attendees and a marketing outreach to attendees who are interested in becoming more involved in […]
AERO takes off Wednesday
Friedrichshafen, Germany – The international trade show for general aviation will takeoff Wednesday, April 24, running through Saturday, April 27. The show will focus on the entire range of general aviation, from gliders, ultralights and powered aircraft to helicopters and business jets, with 630 exhibitors from 35 countries. “AERO is one of the leading trade […]
Airshow announcer Rob Reider to deliver ‘Tips of the Week’
The reality show “The Aviators” is gearing up for its fourth season with a new twist. The original docuseries, which is viewed by 10 million aviation enthusiasts across the country, will feature airshow announcer Rob Reider, who is teed up to deliver the program’s “tip of the week” for the entire season. Reider, who is […]
Teacher’s Day set for AirVenture
BuildAPlane, a non-profit aviation education organization in cooperation with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association, will sponsor Teachers’ Day at AirVenture again this year in Oshkosh. The event is scheduled for July 30, and will expose teachers to a variety of programs and curricula that allow educators to put aviation in […]