Vertical Lift to be featured in prominent display at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (July 26, 2025) — EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 will feature a renewed emphasis on helicopters and VTOL aircraft as part of a newly formed partnership with the Robinson Helicopter Company and Vertical Aviation International (VAI), a membership organization dedicated to supporting the vertical lift industry.

"The ability to work with Robinson Helicopters and VAI to give EAA members and AirVenture visitors a closer look at the world of vertical flight is a significant step forward," said Ren Scott, EAA 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."

Beginning next year, AirVenture’s Aviation Gateway Park will have a dedicated space for displaying aircraft, showcasing new technology, and recruitment for new jobs in the vertical lift industry. EAA plans to promote the new space through several communication channels and by attending events such as VAI’s Verticon in Atlanta in March 2026. EAA also plans to develop more helicopter parking areas with easier access to camping. 

More details on the new space will be announced as they are finalized.

About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s membership convention. Additional information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available at www.EAA.org/airventure. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or go to www.EAA.org.