Aviation Events 2026: Major Conferences & Airshows Worldwide
2026 Aviation Events Calendar: Global Conferences and Airshows Shape Industry Future
The aviation industry’s robust calendar of conferences, airshows, and specialized forums underscores the sector’s continuous evolution and global interconnectedness. As 2026 approaches, professionals across commercial aviation, defense, space, general aviation, and maintenance sectors have multiple opportunities to engage with industry leaders, explore emerging technologies, and shape the future of aerospace.
The year kicks off with Singapore Airshow 2026 (February 3-6), held biennially at Changi Exhibition Centre. This premier event convenes government delegations, military leaders, and senior aerospace executives for large indoor exhibits, static displays, and flying demonstrations. The 2026 edition will emphasize sustainability, advanced air mobility, and emerging defense technologies—critical topics as the industry navigates environmental pressures and innovation demands.
Shortly after, the World Defense Show 2026 (February 8-12) in Riyadh continues the momentum, emphasizing interoperability across air, land, sea, space, and security domains. This biennial exhibition has rapidly established itself as essential for defense OEMs and military stakeholders.
March brings the IATA World Cargo Symposium to Lima (March 10-12), gathering airlines, airports, freight forwarders, and technology providers to address digitalization, safety, security, and sustainability—critical as air cargo continues its post-pandemic expansion.
Europe’s aviation calendar intensifies with AERO Friedrichshafen (April 22-25), Europe’s leading general aviation showcase, followed by EBACE 2026 (May 27-29) in Geneva. EBACE remains the flagship business aviation event, bringing operators, OEMs, and service providers together to discuss regulation, sustainability, and fleet innovations.
Paris hosts Eurosatory 2026 (June 15-19), while autumn delivers major events including the World Aviation Festival (October 13-15) in Lisbon, focusing on digital transformation and passenger experience; Routes World (October 18-20) in Riyadh for airline network planning; NBAA-BACE (October 20-22) in Las Vegas, the world’s largest business aviation event; and MRO Europe (October 27-29) in Amsterdam, addressing maintenance, repair, and overhaul sector challenges.
The year concludes with Bahrain International Airshow (November 18-20), emphasizing Gulf and Middle East aviation opportunities.
These events offer invaluable networking platforms, technology demonstrations, and strategic insights essential for industry advancement.
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