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EAA

AIRVENTURE PLANNING

asks will be strongly recom-
Mmended at this year’s EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh planned to take place on
July 26 - August 1. The latest information as

the situation evolved will be communicated

on the website with a highly visible logo.
"We will be hosting AirVenture 2021, but

there will be areas that will look different and
areas where we'll incorporate technology to
limit touchpoints as we work with local and
state health officials to establish and maintain

the best possible standards for public events,"
said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and chairman.

Some of the initial decisions made for this
year's event, some of which may evolve with reduced seating capacity, with so- will be scheduled more than once to

and change as the event nears, include: cial distancing opportunities on the open accommodate demand while allowing

• Masks will be strongly recommended if grounds at that location. for distancing.

you are unable to social distance (rough- • There will be fewer exhibitors in each More details on the new programme for
ly six feet or two metres). indoor exhibit building, creating more low-contact procedures for admissions,

• Proof of COVID vaccine will not be re- walkways and separation between exhib- camping registration, points of entry and

quired to attend. itors. Additional venues on the grounds other high-volume areas.

• International visitation is dependent on are being re-purposed to accommodate "EAA is incorporating innovative ideas for

current international travel regulations indoor exhibitors that are moved this year. our presentations and even the air shows to

and mandates in the US and individual • Wherever possible, ventilation will be keep you safe in 2021 while keeping the fun

countries of residence. increased in tents and indoor facilities. factor high. We expect changes as we gear

• Increased physical distancing will be • Several annual events where physical up for Opening Day, so our goal is to bring
encouraged in all areas. distancing is not possible will not be held you any new information regularly as soon

• EAA is adding significant numbers of this year, including the Monday night as we confirm it. We also understand that

sanitising facilities and working with concert; the Young Eagles, EAA Lifetime the ultimate decision to join us is always

industry-leading companies for continual Member, and International Visitors din- yours, based on your personal situation and

disinfection throughout the grounds. ners; the Runway 5K run/walk; and large comfort level," Pelton said.

• Theatre in the Woods, forums pavilions corporate events and receptions. Ideas and input can be sent to

and other outdoor venues will operate • High-demand forums and presentations feedback@eaa.org. Q
DEFENCE
LOCKHEED MARTIN-INDIA PACT
development - integrated fighter group well as in support of India's air power mis-

of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. sion," the company said in a statement.

S defence major Lockheed "We are committed to continuing to in- The company is one of the key con-

UMarti n has said it signed an tegrate Indian industry into our aerospace tenders in the race for a mega contract to
agreement with state-run Hindustan and defence ecosystem and demonstrating supply 114 fighter jets to Indian Air Force.

Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to explore po- Lockheed Martin's commitment to India Last year, Lockheed Martin had exclu-

tential industrial collaboration in India's now and in the decades to come," he said. sively offered its F-21 combat jet to India

aerospace sector. R Madhavan, chairman and managing with a "Make in India" proposition. In April

Lockheed Martin said it was strength- director of HAL, said his organisation is 2019, the Indian Air Force issued a Request

ening its relationships with the Indian looking forward to working with Lock- for Information or initial tender to acquire

industry and was working towards inte- heed Martin in exploring opportunities in 114 jets at a cost of around (US) $18 billion,

grating it into the global aerospace and the domestic and international markets. which is billed as one of the world's biggest

defence ecosystem of the company. "Lockheed Martin is strengthening and military procurement in recent years.

"We are excited to explore potential growing its relationships with Indian indus- The top contenders for the deal included

opportunities with HAL, one of the larg- try to generate jobs and economic benefits Lockheed's F-21, Boeing's F/A-18, Dassault

est aerospace companies in Asia," said in support of "Make in India", "self-reliant Aviation's Rafale, the Eurofighter Typhoon,

JR McDonald, vice president of business India", and "start-up India" initiatives, as Russian aircraft Mig 35 and Saab's Gripen. Q
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