After “The Year Without an Oshkosh” (2020) and the cautious optimism of last year’s show, EAA AirVenture blazed back in, Maverick-style, with renewed energy this week.
That’s news enough, really.
The Big Story of #OSH22
What was the big story at EAA AirVenture? FLYING’s editor-in-chief Julie Boatman makes a case for what people are buying—and the new entrants into our pilot population.
Key Takeaways:
- EAA AirVenture 2022 marked a robust return with high energy, significant activity, and positive news, reflecting a vibrant general aviation market.
- Aircraft manufacturers are experiencing strong demand, reporting healthy order backlogs for both innovative new models and refined iterations of existing aircraft, prompting manufacturing expansions.
- The general aviation industry is seeing a notable surge in new entrants, with a significant increase in first-time pilots placing orders for aircraft and driving record sales for pilot training.
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