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EUROPEAN ROTORS concludes with growth and promise

EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 closed the doors on a highly successful event late last week, spurred by Industry growth and an exciting new host city. The four-day show saw growth over last year’s show in the number of attendees and exhibitors. Attendance at the show was over 5,400 people from...

Dubai Airshow 2023 will be a gateway for innovative aerospace and defence start-ups

VISTA, the premier start-up platform for creative aerospace entrepreneurs worldwide, returns this year. Co-located with Dubai Airshow, from 13-17 November, VISTA is set to push the limits of innovation and drive transformative change across the industry, bringing global startups from a variety of fu...


Aviation Carbon sustainability event returns for its 12th year

Aviation Carbon www.aviationcarbon.aero, the longest running aviation sustainability conference, returns on 6-7 November 2023, at the London Heathrow Marriott. Over 300 industry delegates, including 100-plus airlines/operators, from over 70 countries and five continents will engage on topics including sustainability-linked finance and ESG (environmental, social and governance)...

Capturing 50% of preowned market share, IADA companies poised to make presence felt at NBAA-BACE

Members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association will once again be a force at the NBAA-BACE 2023. Hundreds of representatives from IADA companies are expected to attend the event and IADA’s annual fall meeting, to be held in Las Vegas the day before the convention begins. The quarterly IADA Market Report covers IADA-accredited dealers’ perceptions about the mar...

Ascendance Flight Technologies ATEA eVTOL successfully landed at RAF 2023

Entering Riga Aviation Forum 2023 venue every single participant and speaker had to stop and see in details special guest from France – ATEA eVTOL mock-up by Ascendance Flight Technologies. No one could resist the allure of sustainable aviation future. Ascendance FT's vision of regional air mobility in Latvia & Baltics on Day 2 was eagerly awaited. Minutes before...

IBGAA returns to Adare Manor for second annual business aviation and luxe tourism conference

The Irish Business and General Aviation Association www.ibgaa.com is looking forward to welcoming over 140 industry delegates to its second annual conference on 1 November 2023, when it returns to Adare Manor, Limerick.   Its unique formula – the combination of executive aviation and luxury tourism, in the most spectacular setting, returns with a topical agenda delivered...

WAI launches 9th annual Girls in Aviation Day

Thousands of girls, ages 8-18, around the world on September 23 will be able to experience the 9th Annual Girls in Aviation Day in their local communities through unique events hosted by Women in Aviation International chapters and corporate members. WAI will continue to offer additional virtual resources, activities, information, and instructional videos via the free Aviation for G...

Ticket sales open for EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023

It is time to make your arrangements to attend the third edition of the one-and-only European event where you will meet the entire VTOL community and grow your business.  An Expanded Event in a New Venue Organisers of EUROPEAN ROTORS are preparing for their biggest show yet, expanding on and learning from the two previous stellar events to make this third edition even better....

Dubai Airshow 2023 to showcase the innovations carving a sustainable future

As the aerospace and defence industries continue on their pathways to net zero, this year’s Dubai Airshow will be the ultimate platform for players from across these industries to convene, bringing the latest solutions that will help advance these crucial economic sectors towards a sustainable future. The industries have taken bold steps towards decarbonisation, with innovation accelera...

Gathering Baltic and European industry leaders and experts - Riga Aviation Forum 2023

On September 14 and 15, a high-level aviation conference, Riga Aviation Forum, will gather European and Baltic aviation leaders, managers and experts of the most influential companies in the industry . First day will be dedicated to strategic and industry approach to future development of Baltic aviation. ACI Europe, IATA, Eurocontrol and Baltic aviation leaders will discuss the strategic dev...

Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association prepares for second annual meeting

The Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association will hold its second annual meeting on September 26 and 27, 2023, in Dallas. Last year’s event welcomed more than 70 owner/operators and flight department members representing more than 60 aircraft. The IFAOA will offer a program of technical and social content with a goal of building community. Presentations will cover top...

AERO 2024 will celebrate 30th anniversary with airshow

The AERO aviation trade show will celebrate its 30th birthday from April 17 to 20, 2024, marking the 30th gathering of the general aviation industry in Friedrichshafen at Lake Constance. The show will be accompanied by an extensive program of professional conferences. The new AERO Academy will also offer technical workshops and specialized safety training sessions for pilots. On the eve of the fai...

AERO South Africa 2023 – right place – right time

The 3rd edition of AERO South Africa concluded with a very positive impact on the Southern African general aviation sector. The event was held at the Wonderboom National Airport in the City of Tshwane and attracted 60 exhibitors including leading aircraft manufacturers and distributors as well as manufacturers of parts and accessories. The event also attracted 2981 trade visitors from 21 countries...

Training convention for aviation – last minute pre-event interview with Claudio D Marturano

It is often said that if you stop learning, you stop progressing. Given the speed of innovation, progress and change in aviation, training and learning are crucial to the industry. Many industry challenges require fast solutions. This is one of the reasons for the event that you still have time to take part in. We thought that hearing from the CEO - Claudio D Marturano - might give you the answers...

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SAF Global Summit 2026

22/09/2026 - 23/09/2026
United Kingdom, London

NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2026

20/10/2026 - 22/10/2026
United States, Las Vegas

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