GA Airshow Events

Pilot Expo

Feb 20–21, 2026Dortmund

Germany's premier dedicated pilot expo. Two days focused on flight training, type ratings, ATPL careers, and the German GA pilot community.

The year's first major aviation gathering. Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo brings 200,000+ attendees to Lakeland, Florida for six days of exhibits, airshows, fly-in camping, and aviation education each April.

Apr 22–25, 2026Friedrichshafen

AERO Friedrichshafen

The global trade show for general aviation. AERO Friedrichshafen brings together aircraft manufacturers, avionics and equipment vendors, flight schools, and tens of thousands of pilots from across Europe and the world for four days every April.

France Air Expo Lyon

Jun 4–6, 2026Lyon

The premier French general aviation exhibition. Three days at Lyon-Bron Airport bringing together GA aircraft manufacturers, avionics vendors, French flight schools, and the French Rhône-Alpes aviation community.

AERO South Africa

Jun 10–12, 2026Lanseria

Sub-Saharan Africa's flagship general aviation trade show. Three days at Lanseria International Airport in the Johannesburg metro with a working static park, demonstration flights, and the region's largest single concentration of GA aircraft, training providers, and aviation industry exhibitors.

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Jun 19–21, 2026High Wycombe

AeroExpo UK

AeroExpo UK had been the UK's premier general aviation expo. The 2024 edition was cancelled by organisers "due to issues outside of our control" and the 2026 status is currently TBC on the official site. The event's future is uncertain pending an organiser update.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Jul 20–26, 2026Oshkosh

The world's greatest aviation celebration. AirVenture Oshkosh brings 650,000+ aviation enthusiasts to Wittman Regional Airport for seven days of airshows, exhibits, fly-in camping, and the highest concentration of aviation enthusiasm on the planet.

Aug 14–16, 2026Gold Coast

Pacific Airshow Australia (Gold Coast)

The Asia-Pacific's largest waterfront airshow. Three days of flight demonstrations over Surfers Paradise Beach drawing 350,000+ attendees to one of Australia's most-visited tourist destinations.

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Mondial de l'ULM

Aug 28–30, 2026Blois

The Mondial de l'ULM is the world's largest ultralight aviation gathering at Blois-Le Breuil airfield, organised by FFPLUM. The 2026 edition is not running — FFPLUM instead held the first Festi'ULM, a pilot-focused festival at Blois-Le Breuil on 19–21 June 2026. The next confirmed Mondial de l'ULM edition will be in 2027 (dates TBC by FFPLUM).

STIHL National Championship Air Races

Sep 16–20, 2026Roswell

The world's only multi-class pylon air racing championship. Now hosted at Roswell International Air Center after 60 years at Reno-Stead, the National Championship Air Races run annually in September with six racing classes, military and civilian aerobatic performances, and a substantial GA static display.

Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026Houston

Wings Over Houston Airshow

One of the largest civilian airshows in the United States. Two days at Ellington Airport featuring the US Navy Blue Angels or USAF Thunderbirds, warbird performances, GA exhibitors, and a major static display.

AERO Middle East × Sand & Fun

Nov 24–28, 2026Riyadh

The regional debut of the AERO brand in the Middle East, combined with the established Sand & Fun aviation expo. Five days at Thumamah Airport in Riyadh — a partnership between Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Aviation Club bringing together air shows, exhibitions, innovation displays, and entertainment for the Middle East general aviation market.

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Australian International Airshow (Avalon)

Feb 23–28, 2027Geelong

The Asia-Pacific's largest aerospace, defense, and aviation event. The Avalon airshow runs biennially at Avalon Airport near Geelong, Victoria, combining commercial, defense, civil aviation, and a strong general aviation and training segment.

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Apr 14–17, 2027Friedrichshafen

AERO Friedrichshafen

The global trade show for general aviation. The 2027 edition runs 14-17 April 2027 at Messe Friedrichshafen on the German shore of Lake Constance — four days bringing aircraft manufacturers, avionics vendors, flight schools, and tens of thousands of pilots together.