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AirVenture 2026 Concludes With MOSAIC Rule In Effect

July 28, 2026

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Key Takeaways

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 concluded after seven days.
FAA's MOSAIC rule took effect, expanding light-sport aircraft qualifications.
Van's Aircraft delivered the first RV-12 under MOSAIC framework.
Red Arrows made their Oshkosh debut in the closing air show.

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Strategic Implications

The implementation of the MOSAIC rule may indicate a shift towards more flexible and industry-driven certification standards for light-sport aircraft, which could lead to increased innovation and production in this sector. The delivery of the first RV-12 under the new framework suggests that manufacturers are already adapting to these changes, which could have significant implications for the future of general aviation.

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What Happened

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Sees Next-Gen Light Sport Aircraft Delivery

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 has come to a close, marking the end of a week-long celebration of aviation that included the implementation of the FAA’s Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule. The new rule expands the qualifications for light-sport aircraft and permits manufacturers to produce new designs under industry consensus standards. Van’s Aircraft delivered the first RV-12 under the MOSAIC framework, and the event also featured the debut of the Royal Air Force Red Arrows in the closing air show. The event was reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: July 27, 2026

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