Major Aviation Events in 2026: Global Airshows and Conferences List
The aviation industry’s global calendar for 2026 reflects the sector’s dynamic evolution, with major conferences and airshows scheduled across every continent. These events serve as critical touchpoints for commercial, military, and general aviation stakeholders to showcase innovations, negotiate contracts, and shape industry direction.
The year kicks off with Singapore Airshow 2026 (February 3-6), one of Asia’s premier aviation events. Held biennially at Changi Exhibition Centre, the show will feature large indoor exhibits, static aircraft displays, and flying demonstrations. Key forums will address sustainability, advanced air mobility, and emerging defense technologies—topics increasingly central to industry strategy.
Shortly after, the World Defense Show 2026 (February 8-12) convenes in Riyadh, emphasizing interoperability across air, land, sea, space, and security domains. This biennial exhibition has rapidly emerged as a critical meeting point for global defense OEMs, military delegations, and technology suppliers.
The IATA World Cargo Symposium 2026 (March 10-12) in Lima brings together airlines, airports, freight forwarders, and technology providers to discuss market trends, digitalization, and sustainability in air cargo operations—a sector experiencing significant growth and transformation.
Europe’s general aviation community gathers at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 (April 22-25), showcasing everything from gliders and ultralights to business jets and GA sustainability solutions. May brings EBACE 2026 (May 27-29) to Geneva, the flagship European business aviation event where operators, OEMs, and service providers discuss regulation and fleet trends.
Mid-year highlights include Eurosatory 2026 (June 15-19) in Paris, focusing on defense and security with significant air defense and unmanned systems content, and the prestigious Farnborough International Airshow 2026 (July 20-24), where major aircraft orders and strategic announcements traditionally occur.
Autumn events include the World Aviation Festival (October 13-15) in Lisbon, emphasizing digital transformation and passenger experience; Routes World 2026 (October 18-20) in Riyadh for route development discussions; and NBAA-BACE 2026 (October 20-22) in Las Vegas, North America’s largest business aviation gathering.
October also features MRO Europe 2026 (October 27-29) in Amsterdam, the premier maintenance, repair, and overhaul conference addressing fleet strategies, digital MRO solutions, and supply chain challenges. The year concludes with Bahrain International Airshow 2026 (November 18-20), highlighting Gulf region aviation and defense opportunities.
For aerospace professionals, these events represent essential opportunities for networking, business development, and staying current with industry trends and technologies.
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