Vertical Lift Center Signals Upward Trend at AirVenture

Robinson Helicopter and Vertical Aviation International (VAI) are partnering to bring the EAA Vertical Lift Center to this year's EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from July 20 to 26. Announced at last year’s AirVenture, the Vertical Lift Center will highlight rotorcraft, including helicopters and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

The Vertical Lift Center will be located in the AirVenture Aviation Gateway Park. Along with aircraft displays, it will be used to promote rotorcraft education, recruit new entrants to the industry, and highlight innovative vertical lift technology.

“While homebuilt rotorcraft have long been a judged category at Oshkosh and we’ve always welcomed other rotorcraft, drones, and similar technology as part of the world of flight, the EAA Vertical Lift Center is a unique area that focuses on this unique segment and its potential,” said Ren Scott, EAA v-p of business development, sales, and events. “Working with Robinson Helicopter and VAI brings the expertise in this area that connects with the rotorcraft and vertical lift communities with the international visibility available only at Oshkosh.”