Only Time Two Airships Have Appeared At Same AirVenture

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its famous and popular blimps by bringing not one, but TWO of them to the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration known as the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 for this, the 75th fly-in convention July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

This will be the first time ever in its 50 years of appearing at AirVenture that Goodyear is bringing two of its blimps to Oshkosh. Multiple blimps have appeared together at other shows occasionally, but it doesn’t happen too often.

Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. He 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. 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.”

The airships will take part in the flying activities during the week in both the afternoon and night air shows. One will be parked near the EAA Aviation Museum when not flying.

Michael Dougherty, Chief Pilot for Goodyear Airship Operations 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.”

Goodyear has participated at Oshkosh since 1971 when America made an appearance and since then, it has been a regular visitor at the fly-in with its last appearance in 2021.

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