The COVID-19 outbreak claimed another industry victim last week: EAA AirVenture 2020, scheduled for this July. The announcement of the show’s cancellation didn’t come as much of a surprise to an already weary aviation industry following a host of other show cancellations over the past month and a half. Yet Experimental Aircraft Association CEO and chairman Jack Pelton’s words spoke directly to the heart of Americans who have grown tired of being stuck at home, even if they understand the rationale for the decision. AirVenture typically sees approximately 600,000 visitors to the show each year, according to EAA.
Cancellation of AirVenture 2020 Tough on Aviation Industry and Community
Key Takeaways:
- EAA AirVenture 2020, typically attracting 600,000 visitors, has been canceled due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns, making it impossible to prepare for and host the event.
- The cancellation is part of a wider trend of aviation industry show postponements and is expected to result in substantial economic losses, estimated at $170 million for the Oshkosh region.
- Despite the widespread disappointment, EAA remains financially strong and plans to host a "stronger, safer" AirVenture in 2021, offering rollovers or refunds for pre-sold 2020 admissions and camping reservations.
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