Portions of the Quad City Airshow Story originally appeared in 6 KWQC
Quad City Airshow at Revv Davenport
The Quad City Airshow, hosted at Revv Davenport, saw another exciting weekend of aerial displays. Evan Hopper, Vice President of the Quad City Air Show, remarked on the favorable conditions, stating, “With the overcast skies and manageable wind, attendees felt comfortable. We closely monitored the weather and had support on hand to assist with any heat-related issues.”
Attendance figures reflected strong community support, with at least 60,000 attendees in 2023 and 80% of that attendance recorded this year. The Quad City Airshow is the largest airshow in the State of Iowa.
Hopper reminisced about the show’s origins, founded by his father Ken in 1988, and expressed joy in seeing dedicated volunteers and attendees. “It’s the people, their passion for aviation, and their willingness to help out every year that make this event special,” he said.
Katie Taylor and Liam Sheppeard, attendees of the airshow, shared their experiences. Taylor appreciated the variety of planes, while Sheppeard found pride in the communal celebration of aviation. “It’s just nice to see people come out and share their passion; it makes you proud to be an American,” Sheppeard commented.
The Quad City Airshow will return to Davenport Municipal Airport with the United States Air force Thunderbirds on August 23-24, 2025.
Pistons and Props at Revv Janesville
Revv Aviation also hosted the Pistons and Props event at Revv Janesville, which was a resounding success. The day showcased historical aircraft and automobile excellence, drawing a diverse crowd of enthusiasts.
The event featured:
- Honor flights for veterans
- A car show hosted by Traffic Jams Speedshop
- Rocket building and launching in collaboration with Craig High School students, Propel Forward, and the Kelch Aviation Museum
- Static airplane displays and flyovers
- A hangar dance organized by ECHO
A heartfelt thank you goes to the Revv staff, Bessie’s Diner, the Ladies Must Swing Big Band, Joshua Gowey and the Pistons and Props board, vendors, sponsors, bands, car show participants, photographers, volunteers, and all others who contributed to the event’s success.
Revv Aviation is proud to bring together the community through these events and looks forward to continuing the tradition of celebrating aviation and automotive history.
About Revv Aviation
Revv Aviation has fixed-base operations in Aurora and Schaumburg, Illinois; Council Bluffs, Davenport and Muscatine, Iowa; Huron, South Dakota; and Janesville, Wisconsin. In addition, Revv operates flight schools in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Nebraska. Revv Aviation provides Part 61 and Part 141 flight training, Part 135 charter services with both owned and managed airplanes, corporate pilot services, Part 145 piston, turbine and jet engine maintenance, avionics, fuel services and aircraft storage. With over 50 aircraft and 100 employees, Revv Aviation is expanding its footprint across the American Heartland. Learn more at revvaviation.com