The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) announced on Wednesday that the 2025 EAA AirVenture fly-in is expected to have an extra visitor. The 2025 annual fly-in is set for July 21-27, 2025 and will be the 72nd annual event of its kind.
Goodyear has brought blimps to AirVenture for more than 50 years, and this year is no different. However, Goodyear says they plan to bring an extra airship. EAA’s Vice President of Communities and Member Programs Rick Larsen said “There is no aviation event more ‘blimp-worthy’ than EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and to have two of Goodyear’s airships over the grounds will make this year unforgettable.”. He followed with “We have seen the excitement that Goodyear’s presence at Oshkosh has created throughout the years, whether it is flying during the air shows or even parked as a memorable photo opportunity on the grounds.”. Larsen coordinates attractions and activities for the Oshkosh event and mentioned that current plans are for the airships to participate in flying activities during the week, both in afternoon airshows and night time events.
Goodyear Airship Operations’ Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty said “Goodyear Blimps have been a symbol of aviation innovation and adventure for a century. We can’t think of a better place than EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to celebrate our 100-year milestone with aviation enthusiasts from around the world.”
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is known as “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and is scheduled for July of this year.