July 8-11, 2026 • Seattle, Washington

Aviation Expo Made Its Debut in Seattle!

Four unforgettable days of aviation tours, airline history, seminars, model collecting and an incredible community of aviation enthusiasts.

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4 Days of Aviation
Hundreds of Attendees & Visitors
165+ Marketplace Tables
650+ Tour Spots Booked

Aviation Expo Arrived in Seattle

The inaugural Aviation Expo 2026 SEA brought aviation enthusiasts from across the United States and beyond to the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport.

Collectors, creators, pilots, airport professionals, families and the next generation of avgeeks came together under one roof.

Four days of aviation access, new friendships and unforgettable memories proved the Aviation Expo concept.

Full Aviation Expo 2026 SEA marketplace ballroom with attendees and exhibitors
Seattle proved the concept. The turnout and support created a strong foundation for the future of Aviation Expo.

A Marketplace Built for the Aviation Community

More than 165 tables featured aviation models, airline memorabilia, airport displays, artwork, books, collectibles and custom products.

Longtime collectors shopped alongside young enthusiasts, families and first-time attendees discovering the hobby.

Airline Models Die-cast, custom and display aircraft
Historic Collectibles Airline memorabilia from every era
Independent Creators New products, designs and technology
Next-Generation Collectors A younger and more diverse crowd
Families and aviation enthusiasts shopping in the Aviation Expo marketplace
A marketplace welcoming every generation
Smiling Aviation Expo exhibitor giving a thumbs-up in the marketplace
Exhibitors, creators and collectors

Unforgettable Aviation Access

More than 650 tour spots connected attendees with airlines, manufacturers, museums, archives, training facilities, flight operations and some of the Pacific Northwest’s most distinctive aviation experiences.

Aviation Expo attendees touring an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 hangar
Alaska Airlines hangar tours
Boeing aircraft concept models inside the Boeing Customer Experience Center
Boeing Customer Experience Center
Aviation Expo attendees gathered at Kenmore Air with seaplanes behind them
Kenmore Air tours and scenic flights
Attendees experienced aviation firsthand, not simply from a distance.

Beyond the Marketplace

Learning and Connecting Through Aviation

Speaker sessions and evening events added even more to the Aviation Expo experience.

Aviation seminar at Aviation Expo 2026 SEA Education

Seminars and Industry Insight

Aviation professionals, historians and creators shared expertise, career advice and new ideas.

Aviation Expo evening gathering overlooking Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Community

Community After Hours

Airport views, spotting and food gave attendees time to connect and build lasting friendships.

June 24-27, 2027 • DFW

Seattle Was Only the Beginning

Aviation Expo returns at the Embassy Suites by Hilton DFW Airport North with more tours, aviation experiences and another major marketplace.

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Thank you to every attendee, exhibitor, volunteer, speaker, sponsor, airline and aviation organization that helped make Aviation Expo 2026 SEA possible.