Month — September 2026

Aviation Conferences in September 2026

7 events scheduled in September 2026

A focused view of the aviation conferences scheduled for September 2026, drawn from the broader Aviatize aviation events directory across 65 listed events.

7 events listed

Trade Show

Commercial UAV Expo

Sep 1–3, 2026Las Vegas

Diversified Communications' commercial drone-operator trade show. Three days in Las Vegas bringing UAS operators, drone manufacturers, sensor and software vendors, and the regulatory community together — narrower and more operator-focused than XPONENTIAL.

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Training Symposium

Ascend Flight Training Summit

Sep 8–10, 2026Various

The annual professional development summit for flight instructors, presented by NAFI Mentor (the rebranded National Association of Flight Instructors). Three days focused exclusively on instructor technique, professional development, and the business of flight instruction — formerly known as the NAFI Summit. The 2026 edition runs 8-10 September 2026.

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Training Symposium

University Aviation Association Annual Conference

Sep 14–16, 2026Denton

The annual conference of the University Aviation Association. Three days focused on collegiate aviation programs — degree-granting flight schools, university-affiliated ATPL pipelines, and the academic side of pilot training in North America.

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Trade Show

Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD)

Sep 16–20, 2026Pretoria

Africa's largest aerospace and defense trade show. AAD runs biennially at Air Force Base Waterkloof outside Pretoria, combining commercial, defense, civil aviation, and a strong African flight training and operator segment.

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GA Airshow

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.

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Fly-In

COPA Migration

Sep 17–20, 2026San Antonio

The annual gathering of Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association, bringing together Cirrus aircraft owners and pilots for type-specific training, education, social events, and the largest annual concentration of Cirrus aircraft on a single ramp. The 2026 Migration runs at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk.

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Trade Show

RAA Leaders Conference

Sep 22–24, 2026Washington

The Regional Airline Association's flagship annual gathering, in its sixth year under the Leaders Conference branding. Three days at the Capital Hilton in Washington DC pulling together regional airline CEOs, purchasing officials, FAA and DOT leadership, congressional aviation staff, and industry experts on the policy and partnerships shaping US regional aviation.

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