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
