We have just 2 months until our new, exciting avgeek event, Aviation Expo 2026 SEA. You can find information on what to expect at the show below. Don’t forget, our hotel block is selling strong: click here to book your hotel room.
Click here to register/book tables for Aviation Expo 2026 SEA.
Click here to book tours at Aviation Expo 2026 SEA.
500+ Tour Spots BOOKED & A Few Spots Left:
First, we want to give a big THANK YOU to everybody for your support of AE 2026 SEA tours. We hope you all have enjoyed the consistent communication and frequent tour emails. We have booked over 500 tour spots, and still have more tour opportunities in the works! Be on the lookout for some limited space Boeing tours, and additional spaces on our existing AE 2026 SEA tours!
We have a few tour spots left for Boeing Everett, the Museum of Flight, Kenmore Air Lake Washington, and Kenmore Air Radial Engine Beaver flights available to book! Click here to access your existing registration and add additional tours. Click here to book your flight on Kenmore Air flight times are 5:45pm, 6:15pm, & 6:45pm. Boeing Everett Tours will be closing soon, so be sure to book now!
While the tours are big highlights of AE 2026 SEA, there are several more aspects of the show to look forward to, including the Collectors’ Marketplace, industry-leading speakers, and more!
Featured AE 2026 SEA Activities
AE 2026 SEA Speakers:
Our speaker times for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will be released soon. The following knowledgeable aviation speakers are confirmed: Brian Keene (AvPro Designs), Todd Michaels (GeminiJets), Bryce Rea (Skylite Productions), Connor McCauley (CM Aviation), Brian Worthington (Great Airlines Series), Andy Roeske (Tarmac Designs), Joe Crawford, and David Velupillai. Click here for information on what each speaker will be covering. Information on our Luncheons will be released soon.
AE 2026 SEA Marketplace:
Our collectors’ marketplace will be open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of AE 2026 SEA. We have sold over 175 tables to retailers like Squatchy’s Diecast Hangar, DG Pilot, Final Approach Collectibles, and dozens of other collectible vendors. Our wall tables are sold out. Click here to book tables for Aviation Expo 2026 SEA. Whether you like diecast models, safety cards, bag tags, trading cards, in-flight service items, or any other logo/aviation items, we will have it!
AE 2026 SEA Hotel:
Our host hotel is the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, located on the southeast corner of the SEA Airport complex. The hotel features a 14-floor tower with exceptional views of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the surrounding mountains. We have reserved the 14th-floor gathering space for our entire event, offering floor-to-ceiling airport views in this one-of-a-kind space. Special AE 2026 SEA hotel rates start at $195 per night, and $225 per night for the top 4 floors, airport-view rooms. Limited availability for airport-view rooms, click here to book now if you want one!
AE 2026 SEA Aviation Career Day:
On Saturday, July 11, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Aviation Expo 2026 SEA will host a dedicated Aviation Career Day focused on connecting attendees with real professionals across the aviation industry. Participants will have opportunities to meet representatives from airlines, airports, aerospace companies, flight schools, maintenance providers, and training organizations. Company tables are $75. Click here if your company would like to participate in this event.
Aviation Expo 2027 DFW:
We’re excited to announce that Aviation Expo 2027 will be held in the heart of Texas at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport! The host hotel is the Embassy Suites by Hilton DFW Airport North, and the show dates are June 24-27, 2027. Registration, the hotel booking link, and more information will be available soon. Click here to share our cool AE 2027 DFW Poster, spread the word! If you’d like to reserve tables, email us at info@aviationexpo.org. Wall Tables are going FAST!
Important Registration Note:
If you are having issues with your Webconnex portal and are missing the “registration” button when you sign in, it’s because you are using different emails for registration and billing. You must use the same email for both registration and billing, which you can change in your registration information section. If you have any further issues accessing your registration, contact us at info@aviationexpo.org.
Important Registration Note:
If you are having issues with your Webconnex portal and are missing the “registration” button when you sign in, it’s because you are using different emails for registration and billing. You must use the same email for both registration and billing, which you can change in your registration information section. If you have any further issues accessing your registration, contact us at info@aviationexpo.org.
Additional Tours Going on Sale Soon:
Museum of Flight Tours: Museum of Flight Tour times are in the works. Round-trip transportation will be provided. This visit provides access to one of the world’s premier air and space museums, featuring historic airliners, military aircraft, and space exhibits. One of the best aviation museums in the world.
And More (Boeing hint, hint!): Even with all these cool tours we have set up, we are working to bring even more options to Aviation Expo 2026 SEA attendees. Stay tuned!
If you have any questions about the booking process/tours themselves, email info@aviationexpo.org.
Airline Flight Discounts:
We are excited to offer AE 2026 SEA Attendees the following airline flight discounts (terms and conditions apply):
Alaska Airlines: 3-5% Delta Air Lines: 3-8% Southwest Airlines: 3-5% United Airlines: 2-7%
Hotel Booking:
Our host hotel is the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, located on the southeast corner of the SEA Airport complex. The hotel features a 14-floor tower with exceptional views of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the surrounding mountains. We have reserved the 14th-floor exhibit and gathering space, offering floor-to-ceiling airport views throughout the event. The hotel booking link for the DoubleTree SEA-TAC is open, with rates starting at $195 per night, and $225 per night for the top 4 floor airport-view (limited availability for $225 rooms).
Registration:
Registration and vendor table sign-ups are open using this link. Options include: 4-Day Registration (required for tours), daily admission, and youth admission! All registrations include a $5 vendor voucher, redeemable at any marketplace table.
What’s Next:
More tour confirmations and detailed schedules will be released soon. Once finalized, tour registration bookings and selection procedures will be available for all full 4-day registered attendees, along with important timing and participation details. Due to security requirements and capacity limits at certain facilities, space on select tours will be limited. Check our social media pages, website, and your email inbox daily so you don’t miss out.
We encourage all attendees to complete registration early, secure hotel accommodations, and begin planning their schedule. Momentum is building, and Aviation Expo 2026 SEA is shaping up to be a standout aviation event.
If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, please email us at info@aviationexpo.org. Check out our Facebook Group, Facebook, and Instagram for updates as well. Thank you again for your continued support of AE 2026 SEA. We look forward to welcoming you to Seattle this July.
Sincerely,
Your Aviation Expo 2026 SEA Team Steve Cosgrove, Chris Slimmer, & Connor McCauley
