Vintage Aircraft Association to Celebrate 80 Years of General Aviation

Vintage Aircraft Association to Celebrate 80 Years of General Aviation

The Vintage Aircraft Association (VAA) is set to honor 80 years of postwar general aviation next year with a year-long celebration and aircraft showcase at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the VAA is inviting its dedicated type clubs across the country to participate in iconic aircraft exhibits, forums, and presentations about the legendary designs that helped shape modern aviation. Dubbed the “Class of ’46,” ten…

Vintage Aircraft Association Plans Year-Long Celebration of General Aviation’s 1946 Boom

The Vintage Aircraft Association (VAA) has announced plans for a year-long commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the postwar general aviation boom of 1946. The “Class of ’46,” as it is known by some, brought more than 30,000 newly built aircraft into the general aviation market and was an important turning point in the accessibility of flying during the mid-20th century. This will be an ongoing celebration for the VAA throughout 2026, althoug…