Aviation & Flight Training Events Calendar 2026

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Aug2026

Asia Pacific Aviation Training Summit (APATS) 2026

Aug 31–2 · Bangkok, Thailand

The Asia-Pacific edition of the Halldale training summit series, gathering airline training departments, ATOs and device manufacturers serving the ...

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Sep2026

Commercial UAV Expo 2026

Sep 1–3 · Las Vegas, United States

Trade show for professional drone operations — UAS operators, sensor and software vendors, and regulators in one hall.

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Ascend Flight Training Summit 2026

Sep 8–10 · Various locations, United States

The annual professional-development summit for flight instructors from NAFI Mentor, dedicated to instructor technique and the business of instruction.

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UAA Annual Conference 2026

Sep 14–16 · Denton, United States

The University Aviation Association's annual meeting for collegiate aviation — degree-granting flight programs and university ATPL pipelines.

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Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2026

Sep 16–20 · Pretoria, South Africa

Africa's largest aerospace exhibition, held biennially at AFB Waterkloof, spanning commercial, defence and a substantial African flight-training ...

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STIHL National Championship Air Races 2026

Sep 16–20 · Roswell, United States

The world's only multi-class pylon air racing championship, now flown at Roswell International Air Center after six decades at Reno.

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Fly-In

COPA Migration 2026

Sep 17–20 · San Antonio, United States

The Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association's annual gathering — type-specific training, safety education and the year's largest ramp full of Cirrus ...

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RAA Leaders Conference 2026

Sep 22–24 · Washington, D.C., United States

The Regional Airline Association's flagship meeting of regional-carrier CEOs, FAA and DOT leadership, and the policy community shaping US regional ...

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Oct2026

Fly-In

Mooney Summit 2026

Oct 2–3 · Tampa, United States

The annual type-club gathering for Mooney owners and pilots — safety education, community and a fly-in static display.

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World Aviation Festival 2026

Oct 13–15 · Lisbon, Portugal

Terrapinn's airline-industry technology festival — Europe's focal point for airline digital, commercial and operations tech, now hosted in Lisbon.

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ALTA Airline Leaders Forum 2026

Oct 18–20 · Mexico City, Mexico

The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association's flagship forum — the region's carriers, regulators and suppliers in one room.

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NBAA-BACE 2026

Oct 20–22 · Las Vegas, United States

The world's largest business aviation event — 1,000+ exhibitors plus a static display of 80+ aircraft at Henderson Executive Airport.

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Redbird Migration 2026

Oct 20–22 · TBC, United States

Redbird's annual flight-training conference for school operators and educators — technology, teaching practice and the business of training. Dates ...

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MRO Europe 2026

Oct 27–29 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Aviation Week's European maintenance, repair and overhaul show — the EU/UK MRO industry's annual focal point.

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Wings Over Houston Airshow 2026

Oct 31–1 · Houston, United States

One of the largest civilian airshows in the US — jet-team headliners, warbirds and a major static display at Ellington Airport.

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Nov2026

✈ FL

European Aviation Training Summit (EATS) 2026

Nov 3–5 · Cascais, Portugal

Europe's largest aviation training summit — EASA-aligned pilot, cabin and maintenance training across airline, ATO and helicopter operations.

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Careers

Pilot Career Live London 2026

Nov 7 · London, United Kingdom

Europe's flagship pilot-career exhibition — a full day where European ATPL schools and airlines present to and recruit prospective pilots directly.

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Airshow China (Zhuhai) 2026

Nov 10–15 · Zhuhai, China

China's largest aerospace exhibition and Asia's most significant aerospace trade show, held biennially in Zhuhai.

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Flight Safety Foundation IASS 2026

Nov 10–12 · Montreal, Canada

The premier global aviation safety conference, organised by the Flight Safety Foundation with safety leadership from airlines, ANSPs and regulators.

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AFRAA Annual General Assembly 2026

Nov 15–17 · Libreville, Gabon

The African Airlines Association's annual assembly — the most senior pan-African commercial aviation gathering.

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Bahrain International Airshow 2026

Nov 18–20 · Sakhir, Bahrain

Bahrain's biennial aerospace and defence show at Sakhir Air Base, with a growing AAM and business-aviation segment.

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EASA Annual Safety Conference 2026

Nov 18–19 · Dublin, Ireland

EASA's flagship annual safety event — European industry, training organisations and EASA leadership around the year's safety priorities and ...

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AERO Middle East × Sand & Fun 2026

Nov 24–28 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The AERO brand's Middle East debut combined with the Sand & Fun expo — five days of GA exhibition and airshow at Thumamah Airport, Riyadh.

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European Rotors 2026

Nov 30–3 · Lyon, France

Europe's premier helicopter and vertical-aviation event, covering rotorcraft operations, training, MRO and the growing eVTOL segment.

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Dec2026

MEBAA Show 2026

Dec 8–10 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Middle East and North Africa's premier business aviation show, held biennially at Dubai South with a strong static display.

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Feb2027

FSAI International Flight School Operators Conference 2027

Feb 9–11 · New Orleans, United States

The 18th annual conference on the business of flight schools — operations, finance, ownership and growth, with owner-to-owner peer exchange at its ...

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NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference 2027

Feb 22–24 · Fort Lauderdale, United States

NBAA's event for business-aviation flight-operations staff — the world's largest gathering of schedulers, dispatchers and trip-support professionals.

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Australian International Airshow (Avalon) 2027

Feb 23–28 · Geelong, Australia

The Asia-Pacific's largest aerospace and defence event, held biennially at Avalon Airport with a strong GA and training segment.

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Careers

Pilot Expo 2027

Feb 26–27 · TBC, Europe

Europe's pilot-career exhibition circuit event, connecting aspiring pilots with flight schools and airlines. 2027 city and dates pending confirmation.

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Mar2027

Verticon 2027

Mar 15–18 · Anaheim, United States

The world's largest vertical-aviation trade show (formerly HAI Heli-Expo) — 600+ exhibitors, aircraft displays and a full education program.

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National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS) 2027

Mar 15–17 · Daytona Beach, United States

Embry-Riddle's annual symposium on collegiate and professional flight training — curriculum, safety and the US training pipeline. 2027 dates pending ...

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Aviation Festival Asia 2027

Mar 16–17 · Bangkok, Thailand

Terrapinn's APAC airline-technology event — regional airlines, airports and the aviation-tech ecosystem, relocated to Bangkok for 2027.

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AEA International Convention 2027

Mar 23–26 · Savannah, United States

The Aircraft Electronics Association's annual convention — the year's biggest gathering of avionics shops, OEMs and installers.

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Careers

Women in Aviation International Conference 2027

Mar 25–27 · TBC, United States

WAI's annual conference — career development, scholarships and one of aviation's largest recruiting floors, with airlines and schools hiring on site.

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Apr2027

Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo 2027

Apr 13–18 · Lakeland, United States

The Southeast's largest aviation event — a week of airshows, exhibits and education at Lakeland Linder, opening the US GA season each April.

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AERO Friedrichshafen 2027

Apr 14–17 · Friedrichshafen, Germany

The global trade show for general aviation — 600+ exhibitors and Europe's largest concentration of flight schools, GA manufacturers and pilots on ...

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FAMEX 2027

Apr 20–24 · Santa Lucía, Mexico

Mexico's flagship aerospace fair, organised biennially by the Mexican Air Force at Santa Lucía Air Base.

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May2027

World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) 2027

May 4–6 · Orlando, United States

The world's largest aviation training conference — pilot, cabin and maintenance training tracks plus the sector's biggest trade floor, at Rosen ...

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AAAE Annual Conference 2027

May 16–18 · Phoenix, United States

The 99th American Association of Airport Executives conference — US airport directors, the FAA and the airport-industry supply chain.

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XPONENTIAL 2027

May 17–20 · Miami Beach, United States

AUVSI's flagship event for autonomous, uncrewed and emerging aircraft — where AAM/eVTOL certification, training and airspace integration get shaped.

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Jun2027

Paris Air Show 2027

Jun 14–20 · Paris, France

The world's oldest and largest aerospace trade show, at Le Bourget — alternating biennially with Farnborough.

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Jul2027

F-AIR Colombia 2027

Jul 7–11 · Rionegro, Colombia

Colombia's biennial international aeronautical fair — exhibition, conferences and public air displays at José María Córdova International Airport.

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Fly-In

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2027

Jul 26–1 · Oshkosh, United States

The world's greatest aviation celebration — 600,000+ visitors and 10,000 aircraft at Wittman Regional Airport for a full week each summer.

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Sep2027

Asia Pacific Aviation Training Summit (APATS) 2027

Sep 1–2 · Bangkok, Thailand

The 2027 edition of the Asia-Pacific training summit. Dates pending confirmation from the organiser; expected in the usual early-September window.

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Nov2027

European Aviation Training Summit (EATS) 2027

Nov 2–4 · TBC, Europe

The 2027 edition of Europe's largest training summit. Venue and dates pending confirmation; expected in the usual early-November window.

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Dubai Airshow 2027

Nov 15–19 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Middle East's largest aerospace event — five days at Dubai South covering commercial, defence, space and a growing training and pipeline segment.

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Feb2028

Singapore Airshow 2028

Feb 15–20 · Singapore, Singapore

Asia-Pacific's largest aerospace and defence show, confirmed for Changi Exhibition Centre in February 2028.

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Oct2028

Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2028

Oct 15–18 · Tokyo, Japan

Japan's premier biennial aerospace show returns to Tokyo in 2028. Specific dates and venue pending announcement from the organiser.

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Frequently asked questions

Which events should a flight school prioritize?

It depends on your model. Airline-pipeline ATOs get the most from EATS (Europe) and APATS (Asia-Pacific). Owner-operators focused on the business of flight training should look at FSAI. Schools recruiting students in Europe should be at AERO Friedrichshafen and Pilot Career Live.

How is this calendar maintained?

Every listing carries a "last verified" date. We review all upcoming events quarterly against the organizer's official site, and past editions stay published with a link to the next edition.

Will FlightLogger be there?

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