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Aviation Events Calendar

Conferences, airshows, career fairs, flight-training events, maintenance gatherings, and more — September 2026 through August 2027.

Explore aviation conferences, airshows, career fairs, flight-training events, maintenance and MRO conferences, drone and UAV events, business aviation gatherings, recruiting events, and more.

Aviation Schools Online brings together events for students, pilots, flight schools, instructors, mechanics, dispatchers, aviation businesses, recruiters, aircraft owners, and professionals across the aviation industry. This page is designed as a rolling calendar, with new events added as organizers confirm dates.

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Filter the 2026–2027 calendar, then confirm dates, venues, and registration directly with the organizer before making travel plans.

36 approved events

September 2026

Sept. 1–3, 2026

Commercial UAV Expo

Las Vegas, Nevada · Las Vegas Convention Center · Diversified Communications

The leading North American event for commercial drones, UAV operations, and uncrewed systems.

Who should attend: Drone operators, UAS training providers, manufacturers, and aviation businesses exploring unmanned systems.

Sept. 8–10, 2026

Ascend Flight Training Summit

Dallas, Texas · Ascend

A professional gathering for CFIs, flight-school leaders, and training-technology providers.

Who should attend: Student pilots, CFIs, flight school owners, chief instructors, and training-technology companies.

Sept. 14–16, 2026

FSAI Flight Training Advocacy Day

Washington, D.C. · Flight School Association of North America

Flight-school operators meet with policymakers on training, safety, and industry advocacy.

Who should attend: Flight school owners, managers, and training-industry advocates.

Sept. 17–18, 2026

LPA Aerospace Industry Expo

Orlando, Florida · LPA

Aerospace career and recruiting expo connecting students, job seekers, and employers.

Who should attend: Students, career changers, colleges, and aviation employers.

Sept. 19, 2026

Girls in Aviation Day

Worldwide · Women in Aviation International

A global day of aviation education, mentoring, and STEM outreach for girls and young women.

Who should attend: Students, parents, educators, flight schools, and aviation mentors.

Sept. 25–27, 2026

MCAS Miramar Air Show

San Diego, California · Marine Corps Air Station Miramar · U.S. Marine Corps

A major military airshow featuring tactical demonstrations, static displays, and family activities.

Who should attend: Aviation enthusiasts, military families, students, and the general public.

October 2026

Oct. 2–4, 2026

Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach, California

A coastal airshow with military and civilian performances over the Pacific.

Who should attend: Families, aviation fans, and Southern California visitors.

Oct. 18–19, 2026

NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference

Las Vegas, Nevada · NBAA

Business-aviation conference covering tax, regulatory, and risk-management issues.

Who should attend: Flight department leaders, aircraft owners, finance teams, and aviation attorneys.

Oct. 20–21, 2026

NBAA Aircraft Connection

Henderson, Nevada · NBAA

Aircraft display and networking event alongside NBAA-BACE.

Who should attend: Aircraft buyers, sellers, brokers, and business-aviation operators.

Oct. 24–25, 2026

Wings Over Houston Airshow

Houston, Texas · Ellington Airport

Houston’s flagship airshow with military and civilian flying displays.

Who should attend: Families, aviation enthusiasts, and Gulf Coast visitors.

November 2026

Nov. 4–6, 2026

NGPA Aviation Inclusion Summit

Palm Springs, California · National Gay Pilots Association

Professional-development and inclusion summit for aviation careers.

Who should attend: Pilots, students, employers, and aviation professionals focused on inclusion.

Nov. 10–15, 2026

China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition / Airshow China

Zhuhai, China

One of Asia’s largest aerospace exhibitions, covering commercial, defense, and general aviation.

Who should attend: Manufacturers, airlines, defense suppliers, and international aviation businesses.

Nov. 13–14, 2026

AOPA Aviation Career Expo

Phoenix, Arizona · AOPA

Career-focused expo connecting students and professionals with aviation employers.

Who should attend: Students, pilots, mechanics, and recruiting employers.

Nov. 18–20, 2026

Bahrain International Airshow

Sakhir, Bahrain

International aerospace, business aviation, and defense exhibition in the Gulf.

Who should attend: Aerospace companies, operators, and defense aviation professionals.

December 2026

Dec. 8–10, 2026

MEBAA Show

Dubai, UAE · MEBAA

The Middle East and North Africa’s premier business-aviation show.

Who should attend: Business aviation operators, manufacturers, and regional aviation companies.

February 2027

Feb. 4–5, 2027

NGPA Industry Expo

Palm Springs, California · National Gay Pilots Association

Pilot recruiting and aviation-career expo hosted by NGPA.

Who should attend: Pilots, students, airlines, and aviation employers.

Feb. 8–10, 2027

NBAA Leadership Conference

Tucson, Arizona · NBAA

Leadership-focused business-aviation conference for operators and managers.

Who should attend: Flight department leaders, directors of aviation, and business-aviation executives.

Feb. 22–24, 2027

NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference

Fort Lauderdale, Florida · NBAA

The industry meeting for business-aviation schedulers, dispatchers, and operations teams.

Who should attend: Schedulers, dispatchers, flight coordinators, and operations managers.

Feb. 23–28, 2027

Australian International Airshow — Avalon

Geelong, Australia · Avalon Airport

Australia’s major aerospace and airshow event covering civil, defense, and general aviation.

Who should attend: Aerospace companies, operators, students, and aviation enthusiasts.

March 2027

Mar. 2–3, 2027

Redbird Migration 2027

Houston, Texas · Redbird Flight Simulations

Flight-training and aviation-education conference focused on instruction, simulators, and school operations.

Who should attend: CFIs, flight school managers, and aviation educators.

Mar. 23–26, 2027

AEA International Convention & Trade Show

Savannah, Georgia · Aircraft Electronics Association

The avionics industry’s main convention and trade show for shops, technicians, and manufacturers.

Who should attend: Avionics technicians, repair stations, and aviation electronics companies.

April 2027

Apr. 13–15, 2027

MRO Americas

Orlando, Florida · Aviation Week Network

The Americas’ leading maintenance, repair, and overhaul conference and exhibition.

Who should attend: A&P mechanics, MRO providers, airlines, and maintenance students.

Apr. 14–17, 2027

AERO Friedrichshafen

Friedrichshafen, Germany

Europe’s leading general-aviation trade show for aircraft, training, and GA services.

Who should attend: GA pilots, flight schools, manufacturers, and European aviation businesses.

Apr. 20–24, 2027

FAMEX 2027

Santa Lucía, Mexico

Mexico’s aerospace, defense, and aviation exhibition.

Who should attend: Aerospace manufacturers, defense suppliers, and aviation operators.

May 2027

May 15–16, 2027

Great Alaska Aviation Gathering

Anchorage, Alaska

Alaska’s major general-aviation gathering covering bush flying, careers, and aircraft.

Who should attend: GA pilots, bush operators, students, and aviation businesses.

May 17–20, 2027

XPONENTIAL 2027

Miami Beach, Florida · AUVSI

Uncrewed systems, autonomy, and advanced air mobility exhibition.

Who should attend: Drone operators, AAM companies, engineers, and aviation innovators.

June 2027

June 14–20, 2027

International Paris Air Show

Paris–Le Bourget, France · Paris-Le Bourget Airport · GIFAS

The world’s flagship aerospace exhibition for commercial, defense, and space aviation.

Who should attend: Manufacturers, airlines, defense companies, and international aviation professionals.

July 2027

July 7–11, 2027

F-AIR Colombia

Rionegro, Colombia

Colombia’s international aerospace and airshow event.

Who should attend: Aerospace companies, operators, and Latin American aviation professionals.

August 2027

Aug. 4–6, 2027

OBAP Annual Conference

Las Vegas, Nevada · Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals

Professional-development and recruiting conference for aviation careers.

Who should attend: Students, pilots, employers, and aviation professionals.

Dates to be confirmed

Dates TBC

World Aviation Training Summit — WATS

Orlando, Florida · Halldale Group

Global aviation-training summit for airlines, academies, and training providers. Dates to be confirmed.

Who should attend: Airline trainers, flight academies, simulator companies, and training managers.

Event dates and details are subject to change. Visitors should confirm schedules, venues, and registration information directly with the event organizer before making travel plans.

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