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Oshkosh 2023 In Pictures

The annual EAA AirVenture airshow featured new aircraft and old—and no shortage of smoke.

Tuesday, August 01, 2023 at 06:24 PM ET

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Tecnam’s P-Mentor two-seat trainer made its Oshkosh debut at an event also celebrating the company’s 75th anniversary. [Credit: Stephen Yeates]

Key Takeaways:

EAA AirVenture 2023 was significantly impacted by wildfire smoke, leading to reduced visibility but creating unique atmospheric conditions.
The event highlighted various aircraft, including the unique Super Guppy and Boeing DreamLifter, along with the FAA certification of the Diamond DA50 RG.
Key industry announcements included Cessna's new interiors for high-wing singles and Daher's milestone deliveries, alongside support for the Recreational Aviation Foundation's 20th anniversary.
Innovations and educational initiatives were showcased, such as King Schools' new aviation maintenance program and Redbird Flight Simulations' ACE program for STEM applications.

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EAA AirVenture 2023 featured an unwelcome visitor from the north—smoke that reduced visibility to marginal VFR conditions at times. [Credit: Stephen Yeates]

READ MORE: Wildfire Smoke Descends on Oshkosh

The effects of the smoke each morning made for beautiful reflections on a P-51D Mustang, The Brat III. [Credit: Stephen Yeates]

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