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ICOM America | EAA AirVenture 2023, Are We There Yet?

The EAA AirVenture 2023 attracted a record-breaking number of aviation enthusiasts who explored cutting-edge communication technology. ICOM America's booth was a focal point, showcasing products across air, land, and sea divisions and celebrating the Warbirds of America. The event drew over 677,000 attendees and featured more than 10,000 airplanes.

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ICOM America | EAA AirVenture 2023, Are We There Yet?

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The EAA AirVenture 2023 had over 677,000 attendees and showcased more than 10,000 airplanes.

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ICOM America's booth highlighted products for air, land, and sea, setting a new record for contacts made.

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The event celebrated the Warbirds of America and drew diverse participants from commercial aviators to DIY aircraft builders.

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Ray Novak of ICOM America recapped the exhilarating 2023 EAA AirVenture show on “Are We There Yet?”. The event drew an impressive crowd of over 677,000 attendees and showcased over 10,000 airplanes, ranging from commercial aviators to DIY aircraft builders. ICOM's booth and remote location were buzzing with activity, where they commemorated the Warbirds of America and set a new record for contacts made. Attendees had the opportunity to explore ICOM's diverse range of products, spanning air, land, and sea divisions.

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Grant HarrellHead of Transportation/Mobility & Host of "Are We There Yet?" video podcast series

Asking the most exciting, innovative, cutting-edge companies in transportation/mobility the “Are We There Yet?” question is a lot of fun, and the focus of Grant Harrell's top video podcast series! And, it’s not a bad question as so much is truly happening in this space today. What used to be trains, planes, and automobiles is now robots, drones, and spaceships, and Grant is curious about how soon we are all going to see these technologies in action, at scale. Very few of us enjoy a car that drives itself, have dinner delivered via drone, or have taken a vacation to space, but these amazing technologies and applications, as Grant discovers within his "Are We There Yet?" podcast series, are here, or as he likes to say, "we're there"! Grant also serves as the Head of Transportation/Mobility for MarketScale, one of the fastest-growing, most-successful, fun b2b media companies in the industry! MarketScale works behind the scenes for many of the top brands today, building their brand, engaging their communities, and telling their incredible stories! Within Grant's leadership of MarketScale's Transportation/Mobility division, he enjoys working with top companies within automotive to aviation, micro-mobility to marine, drones to space exploration, and everyone in between. And, Grant encourages you to reach out to him directly and set up a meeting, because as he says, "whats the point of all of this transportation/mobility technology development if we aren't headed somewhere fun to meet someone interesting"!

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Head of Transportation/Mobility & Host of 'Are We There Yet?' video podcast series

Grant Harrell serves as the Head of Transportation/Mobility for MarketScale and is the host of the 'Are We There Yet?' video podcast series. He explores cutting-edge companies in transportation and mobility, focusing on emerging technologies such as robots, drones, and space exploration. Grant is dedicated to engaging audiences with stories of innovation within the automotive, aviation, and other transportation sectors.

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