The aviation industry in 2026 continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, driven by transformative forces reshaping how we fly, operate aircraft, and manage air transportation. From sustainable aviation fuels to advanced air mobility, from digital transformation in airports to next-generation maintenance technologies—this year’s calendar of events reflects an industry in motion.
Whether you’re a commercial airline executive, business aviation operator, airport manager, aerospace supplier, maintenance professional, drone entrepreneur, or aviation enthusiast, 2026 offers an exceptional array of conferences, trade shows, and airshows where industry leaders gather to network, showcase innovations, and chart the future of aviation.
This comprehensive guide covers over 40 major aviation events scheduled throughout 2026, spanning every segment of the industry: commercial and regional aviation, business and private charter operations, military aviation, helicopter and vertical flight systems, unmanned aircraft and drone technology, airport operations and management, aircraft maintenance and repair, aerospace manufacturing and suppliers, air cargo, pilot training, and sustainable aviation initiatives.
Why Attend 2026 Aviation Events?
These events serve as critical touchpoints for business development, partnership formation, and technology adoption. You’ll encounter the latest innovations in aircraft systems, airport infrastructure, maintenance procedures, and operational technologies. You’ll connect with decision-makers from airlines, operators, suppliers, and service providers. And you’ll gain insights into emerging trends—electrification of aviation, AI-driven maintenance, sustainability imperatives, and recovery strategies in regional markets.
Whether you’re launching a new product, exploring market opportunities, recruiting talent, or staying ahead of industry developments, the 2026 aviation events calendar offers something for every professional in aviation.
Below is the complete 2026 calendar of aviation conferences, expos, trade shows, and airshows, organized chronologically and by geography to help you plan your year.
List of aviation conferences including expos, exhibitions, business aviation events, air charter, private jet conferences, airport conferences, fairs and aviation trade shows in 2026
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Airline Economics Dublin 2026
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Dublin, Ireland
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Transformative Vertical Flight 2026
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San Jose, California, USA
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AAAE/SEC AAAE Finance & Administration Conference
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Amelia Island, Florida, USA
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International Military Helicopter Conference
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London, United Kingdom
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World Defense Show 2026
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Singapore Airshow 2026
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Singapore
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Pilot Expo 2026
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Brussels, Belgium
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DAUS’ 2026 – International Conference on Drones and Unmanned Systems
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Salzburg, Austria
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PTE World 2026 – Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference
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London, United Kingdom
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SAF LATAM Congress 2026
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São Paulo, Brazil
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ERA Regional Airline Conference 2026
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Belgrade, Serbia
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MRO South Asia Summit 2026
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New Delhi, India
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Aircraft Interiors India 2026
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New Delhi, India
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VERTICON 2026 (Formerly HAI HELI-EXPO)
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Atlanta, Texas, USA
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Aviation Festival Asia 2026
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Singapore
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Asian GHI Conference 2026
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Singapore
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Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026
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Hamburg, Germany
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The Aerospace Event
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Beverly Hills, California, USA
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Routes Asia 2026
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Xi’an, China
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MRO Americas 2026
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Orlando, Florida, USA
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Airport 360 Expo 2026
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Mumbai, India
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AERO Friedrichshafen 2026
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Friedrichshafen, Germany
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World Aviation Training Summit 2026
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Orlando, Florida, USA
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98th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition
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Los Angeles, California, USA
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Vertical Flight Society 82nd Annual Forum & Technology Display
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Location TBD
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RotorTech 2026 – Helicopter and Uncrewed Flight Exposition
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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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XPONENTIAL 2026
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Detroit, Michigan, USA
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World Drone Congress 2026
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Shenzhen, China
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CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Americas
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Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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EBACE 2026 – European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition
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Geneva, Switzerland
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Aviation Festival Americas 2026
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Miami Beach, Florida, USA
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IATA 82nd Annual General Meeting & World Air Transport Summit
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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France Air Expo 2026
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Lyon, France
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ILA Berlin Air Show 2026
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Berlin, Germany
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ACI-NA Business of Airports Conference
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Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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IATA World Maintenance & Engineering Symposium
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Madrid, Spain
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Farnborough International Airshow 2026
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Farnborough, United Kingdom
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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
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Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA
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MRO Asia-Pacific 2026
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Singapore
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Wings of Change Middle East & North Africa
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Manama, Bahrain
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SAF Global Summit 2026
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London, United Kingdom
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Commercial UAV Expo 2026
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Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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World Aviation Festival 2026
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Lisbon, Portugal
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NBAA-BACE 2026
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Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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MRO Europe 2026
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Bahrain International Airshow 2026
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Sakhir Air Base, Bahrain
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Global Airports Forum 2026
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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MEBAA Show 2026
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Dubai Airshow Site, Dubai, UAE
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CAPA Airline Leader Summit World 2026
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Location TBD
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AirCargo Conference 2026
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Orlando, Florida, USA
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IATA World Cargo Symposium 2026
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Lima, Peru
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