Aerial firefighting will be a major theme at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 with support from the U.S. Forest Service and other aircraft operators and manufacturers.

The EAA fly-in convention was first held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, then in Rockford, Illinois, where it was held annually through 1969 before coming to Oshkosh. EAA moved its permanent headquarters to Oshkosh in 1983.

For the 12th straight year, the opportunity for women who love aviation to build camaraderie and open doors to mentorship and participation comes to AirVenture, as EAA WomenVenture activities will take place during the week.