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March 9-12, 2026
VAI Verticon (verticon.org)
VERTICON is a high-impact marketplace and learning hub for the vertical aviation industry, built for aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance teams who want to make informed decisions faster. With a massive exhibitor presence and aircraft showcases, it’s a practical venue to compare platforms, mission equipment, parts and support solutions, and to meet the OEMs and suppliers that keep fleets flying. The program also emphasizes real-world safety and operational improvement through a mix of in-depth professional courses and shorter best-practice sessions, with select offerings tied to industry/FAA-related continuing education and renewals.
African Air Force Forum
May 19-20, 2026
Abijan, Cote d’Ivoire
Africa Air Force Forum (airforceafrica.com)
The African Air Forces Forum is a senior-level gathering focused on strengthening airpower capabilities and regional security cooperation, with an emphasis on topics such as integrated UAV and ISR for border and internal security missions. It brings together Air Force Chiefs, government leaders, international defense partners, and technology providers for strategic dialogue, capability development, and relationship-building. An accompanying exhibitor program highlights aerospace and defense solutions—ranging from avionics and communications to unmanned systems and cybersecurity—creating a practical environment to explore modernization options and connect with key stakeholders responsible for fleet readiness and mission outcomes.
Royal Air Tattoo
July 17-19, 2026
Fairford, United Kingdom
Royal Int’l Air Tattoo (airtattoo.com)
The Royal International Air Tattoo is a flagship aviation showcase known for its large static aircraft park, headline flying demonstrations, and a substantial exhibitor presence spanning aerospace, defense, and aviation services. For aircraft owners, operators, and support organizations, it functions as a high-visibility venue to see a wide variety of aircraft up close, connect with industry partners, and host or attend relationship-driven business engagement through its commercial and hospitality offerings.
Farnborough
July 20-24, 2026
Farnborough, United Kingdom
Farnborough (farnboroughairshow.com)
Farnborough International Airshow is a cornerstone event for the global aerospace and defense market, bringing together aircraft manufacturers, operators, government delegations, and the supply chain in one place for high-level business engagement. The show pairs a major international exhibition with an extensive aircraft park—giving attendees a practical way to compare platforms, onboard systems, and support offerings—alongside headline flying demonstrations that showcase performance and mission capability.
El Alamein Int’l Airshow
September 8-12, 2026
El Alamein, Egypt
El Alamein (egypt-air-show.com)
Formerly the Egypt Int’l Airshow, El Alamein International Airshow, is a major aerospace gathering that brings together government and military stakeholders, civil aviation authorities, space-sector representatives, airlines, manufacturers, and regional distributors for high-value industry engagement. The show combines an exhibition of aviation, defense, and space innovations with aircraft static and flying displays and a high-level conference program, creating a practical setting to evaluate new platforms and support solutions. It also emphasizes structured business connection through curated meetings that help suppliers and operators align on capability needs, fleet readiness priorities, and partnership opportunities.
Aviation Africa
September 9-10, 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
Aviation Africa (aviationafrica.aero)
Aviation AFRICA Summit & Exhibition is a high-level industry meeting that brings together African and international aviation stakeholders—including airlines, operators, civil aviation authorities, airports, OEMs, and the business aviation support ecosystem—to address the issues shaping air transport across the continent. The event blends conference discussions with an exhibition environment, creating a practical setting to connect with decision-makers, evaluate new capabilities and services, and build partnerships that support fleet readiness, operational performance, and sustainable growth.
NBAA-BACE
October 20-22, 2026
Las Vegas, NV, United States
NBAA-BACE (nbaa.org/events)
NBAA-BACE is a flagship business aviation marketplace where aircraft owners, operators, and industry leaders come together to see the newest business aircraft up close, track major product announcements, and connect directly with the decision-makers shaping the sector. With a strong exhibitor presence and an emphasis on relationship-driven deal-making, it’s a practical environment to compare platforms and support solutions, meet key OEMs and suppliers, and build partnerships that impact fleet acquisition and long-term aircraft sustainment.
NAAA Ag Aviation Expo
November 16-18, 2026
Savannah, GA, United States
Ag Aviation Expo (agaviation.org)
The Ag Aviation Expo is a major industry gathering for agricultural aviation, combining a large trade show with practical education, forums, and networking for operators, pilots, and supporting suppliers. Attendees can connect with a broad field of exhibitors offering specialized parts and services, while also engaging in training-focused programming that addresses current operating challenges and safety in complex environments. The event also features flagship sessions and community-driven activities—such as general programming, recognition awards, and fundraising initiatives—designed to strengthen relationships and elevate professionalism across the aerial application industry.
