Vertical Lift at AirVenture 2026

Visitors to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 will notice a renewed emphasis on helicopters and VTOL aircraft, thanks to a newly formed partnership with the Robinson Helicopter Co. and Vertical Aviation International (VAI), a membership organization dedicated to supporting the vertical lift industry.

There will be a dedicated space in AirVenture’s Aviation Gateway Park area to display aircraft to showcase innovative technology, promote vertical lift education and foster vertical lift industry job recruitment. EAA will work with partners to promote this newly created exhibit area to the vertical lift community through press releases and other communications channels, as well as at events like VAI’s VERTICON trade show and conference in Atlanta in March 2026. EAA will also be working with key stakeholders internally and externally to develop more helicopter parking areas with easier access to camping.

"EAA is really excited to work with Robinson Helicopters and VAI to give our members and AirVenture visitors a closer look at the world of vertical flight," said Ren Scott, EAA's vice president of business development, sales and events. "While we've always had a welcome rotorcraft presence at our annual convention, this new partnership will enable us to showcase more GA and commercial helicopters, as well as the many fascinating innovations happening in the world of vertical lift."