Airshow Profile: Oshkosh 2009

The "world's greatest aviation celebration" once again delivered on its promise, with 2009's event proving to be a major success, in terms of visitor popularity and news.

Notable highlights this year included a demonstration of Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnightTwo mothership "Eve", the first display of the Airbus A380 in North America, and the "Elvis" Erickson Skycrane.

Flight International's 4-10 August editorial offers an insight into what Oshkosh is like for the visitor and its importance to the general aviation industry.

Oshkosh News Highlights:

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Image highlights from EAA AirVenture 2009
Flightblogger and Hyperbola were present to offer their views on the show's news

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