EAA AirVenture Reports Attendance Boost

According to the organization, there were 1,700 aircraft arrivals at the annual fly-in convention Monday morning.

Amelia Walsh

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:52 AM ET

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EAA AirVenture fly-in is scheduled for July 20-26, 2026, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. [Credit: FLYING Archive]

Key Takeaways:

EAA CEO Jack Pelton opened AirVenture discussing key aviation issues like unleaded fuel, MOSAIC, and FAA reauthorization.
The EAA reports robust organizational health, boasting over 300,000 members and significant growth in its Young Eagles program, which flies approximately 60,000 children annually.
2024 AirVenture attendance is comparable to last year, with presale numbers up 4%, though aircraft arrivals are slightly down.

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OSHKOSH, Wisconsin—During opening remarks Monday at EAA AirVenture, organization CEO Jack Pelton addressed key aviation industry talking points, including unleaded fuel, MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) and FAA reauthorization.

Pelton also said the EAA was stronger than ever with more than 300,000 members and touted the growth of its Young Eagles program, which has flown some 60,000 kids per year. He also applauded the pilots flying for the program, noting that there were 1,200 new ones that joined the initiative.