AE 2027 DFW Braniff International Event, Avgeek Trivia, & More!
As Aviation Expo enters Year 2, we are excited to move forward with our amazing DFW show, June 24-27, 2027 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton DFW Airport North Hotel. Just minutes away from DFW’s Founders’ Plaza, Grapevine, and the airport itself, the Embassy Suites is in the center of it all!
New updates include a special Saturday evening event with Braniff International, a new avgeek trivia challenge, giving back to the aviation community, and an AE 2027 DFW attendee survey. Registrations are ahead of where AE 2026 SEA was at this time last year, and we truly appreciate the early support as we work to make DFW a big success!
Four day registration is $50, and our discounted hotel rates at the Embassy Suites by Hilton DFW Airport North are $174 for a standard room and $193 for an airport view room.
IMPORTANT: A 4-Day Pass Is Required for Tours
You MUST have a 4-day registration to be eligible for AE 2027 DFW tours. Use the button below to access your registration account and update your pass. If you have already purchased a day pass, you need to change it to a 4-day pass so you are prepared when tour registration opens. All AE 2027 DFW tour plans listed below are preliminary and subject to final confirmation, security requirements, capacity, and host availability. Tour schedules, pricing, eligibility rules, and booking information will be announced as details are finalized.
Saturday Evening with Braniff International
We are excited to announce a special Saturday evening dinner in collaboration with Braniff International at the Braniff HQ at Dallas Love Field. The evening will be themed around a Braniff flight from Hawaii to Dallas, giving attendees a fun way to experience Braniff history in addition to providing a fun avgeek social event.
Braniff’s unmistakable style and place in airline history make it a natural fit for an Aviation Expo evening. We are planning a relaxed opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, share aviation stories, and enjoy a little classic airline atmosphere after a full day at the show. We look forward to sharing more as the evening comes together.
Additional information on timing, pricing, dinner details, and registration will be announced as plans are finalized.
Photo by erik-simonsen.pixels
AE 2027 DFW Avgeek Trivia Challenge
New for AE 2027 DFW, attendees will be able to put their airline / airport knowledge to the test on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! Images of airlines / airports will be displayed on easels, and participants will receive a numbered answer quiz form to identify each image. Prizes will be awarded each day, and the grand prize will be awarded on Sunday before the show closes.
Motorcoach Transportation for AE 2027 DFW
Another improvement for Year 2 is tour transportation. For AE 2027 DFW, Aviation Expo tour transportation will move to motorcoaches, giving attendees a more comfortable, consistent, and organized way to travel between the Embassy Suites DFW Airport North and tour locations throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area.
Transportation details will vary by experience, and each tour announcement will clearly identify pickup times, destinations, pricing, and what is included. Our goal is to make transportation a smoother part of the Aviation Expo experience from the moment attendees leave the hotel until they return.
Aviation Expo Gives Back
As Aviation Expo continues to grow, we want to continue to give back to our awesome aviation community. Continuing the giving back efforts we started with AE 2026 SEA, a portion of Aviation Expo earnings will support a nonprofit organization each year. We look forward to sharing more information about our AE 2027 DFW community partner at a later date.
Preliminary Tour & Experience Information
Aviation Expo 2027 DFW will feature a wide range of aviation tours, behind the scenes visits, flights, and special experiences throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area. The opportunities below represent our preliminary lineup, with additional partners and experiences still being explored.
DC-3 & Stinson Flights at the Vintage Flying Museum
Fort Worth is home to the Vintage Flying Museum, which preserves and operates historic aircraft from aviation’s golden age. We have confirmation of flights on a Douglas DC-3 and Stinson SR 9C at FTW for AE 2027. Attendees will also be able to visit the museum and see its civilian and military aircraft displays. DC-3 flights will be available to book soon.
Braniff International Evening Event
We are excited to announce a special Saturday evening dinner in collaboration with Braniff International at the Braniff building at Dallas Love Field. The evening will be themed around a Braniff flight from Hawaii to Dallas, with more details to be announced as plans are finalized.
Photo by erik-simonsen.pixels
American Airlines Headquarters & Hangars
DFW is home to American Airlines and its headquarters campus, training and operations facilities, and aircraft maintenance hangars. American is one of the largest airlines in the world.
DFW Fire Training Research Center & ARFF
DFW Airport is home to a world-leading Fire Training Research Center. Airport firefighters receive specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting training for aviation emergencies, passenger rescue, hazard mitigation, and emergency response. Attendees will tour the ARFF center, test aircraft, simulators, and experience a fire pit test burn, weather permitting.
DFW Airport Operations
The Dallas Fort Worth area offers incredible opportunities for airfield experiences and aircraft spotting. We plan to offer ramp tours at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and other cool experiences. DFW is the second busiest airport in the United States.
Southwest Airlines Headquarters & Hangars
DAL is home to Southwest Airlines and its headquarters campus, maintenance hangars, and other operational areas; they are the most successful low cost carrier in the United States.
CR Smith & Frontiers of Flight Museums
The CR Smith Museum near DFW showcases the history of American Airlines and commercial aviation through interactive exhibits, historic aircraft, and aviation memorabilia. The Frontiers of Flight Museum at DAL features airline, military, and space exhibits.
JSX Headquarters & Hangar
DAL is also home to JSX, one of the most distinctive boutique air carriers in the United States. Its campus features JSX’s headquarters and hangar, offering opportunities beyond the legacy carriers.
Additional Aviation Experiences
The Dallas Fort Worth area is one of the largest aviation hubs in the world. We are exploring additional tours and experiences involving companies and facilities such as Bombardier, Gulfstream Aerospace, Fort Worth Alliance Airport, and more. We will offer as many unique aviation opportunities as possible during Aviation Expo 2027 DFW.
Help Shape AE 2027 DFW
We want your input as we continue building Year 2 of Aviation Expo. Our AE 2027 DFW attendee survey asks about tours, marketplace activities, evening events, scheduling, speakers, and other ideas you would like to see in Dallas Fort Worth.
TAKE THE AE 2027 DFW ATTENDEE SURVEY
Designed to Limit Schedule Conflicts
One of our biggest goals for AE 2027 DFW is to make the schedule easier to navigate. We cannot eliminate every overlap, but we will do all we can to limit conflicts between tours, flights, the Marketplace, speakers, and other special experiences.
That means tour opportunities spread across Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, improved Marketplace hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, more speaker programming and activities in the evening, and more intentional timing throughout the event.
The goal is simple: give attendees as many chances as possible to enjoy the tours, Marketplace, speakers, evening events, spotting, and time with the aviation community without feeling like they have to choose between everything at once.
Looking Ahead to Year 2
AE 2027 DFW will take place June 24 to 27, 2027 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton DFW Airport North. Tours and aviation experiences are being planned for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with the AE Marketplace open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
We are excited to use what we learned in Seattle, combine it with your feedback, and continue building a stronger Aviation Expo with great tours, an outstanding marketplace, unique evening events, and more ways for aviation enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals to connect.
Stay at the Center of the Action
AE 2027 DFW will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton DFW Airport North. The hotel offers a complimentary DFW Airport shuttle, free cooked-to-order breakfast, a complimentary evening reception (a great value), and the entire Aviation Expo experience under one roof.
Congratulations, Final Approach Collectibles!
Congratulations to Brandon and the Final Approach Collectibles team on opening their new Charlotte storefront! This family-owned aviation collectibles retailer is giving model aircraft collectors and avgeeks a new place to shop and gather near Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Join them for the grand opening on Saturday, October 24, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m.!
Store address:
3801 Beam Road, Suite D
Charlotte, NC 28217
Regular store hours:
Wednesday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday: noon–6 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
VISIT FINAL APPROACH COLLECTIBLES
Airline Collectible Shows
Upcoming aviation and airline collectible events at major aviation hubs through May 2027!
Show information may change. Please confirm final details with the organizers.
YVR – 1st British Columbia Aviation Expo – October 24, 2026
10:00 to 16:00
South Arm United Church, 11051 Number 3 Road, Richmond, Canada
Early Bird Tickets: $25 from 10:00 to 12:00; General Admission: $10 from 12:00 to 16:00
Vendor information: dc10fourlife@gmail.com
IAH – Houston Airline Collectibles Show – November 7, 2026
09:00 to 16:00
Sheraton Hotel North Houston IAH Airport, 15000 JFK Blvd., Houston, TX 77032
Admission: $5; children under 12 are admitted free.
jetduane@att.net
Frankfurt Aviation Collectibles Fair – November 14, 2026
10:00 to 17:00
Celebrating 40 Years of Aviation Fairs in FRA
Chinonplatz 4, 65719 Hofheim am Taunus
FRA-AviationFair.com
London Heathrow Aircraft Enthusiasts’ Fair – November 22, 2026
10:30 to 15:00
Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ
Admission: £5; children £3; kids under 5 are free.
Aircraft Enthusiasts Fair
ZRH – Aviatikbörse – November 29, 2026
10:00 to 16:00
Grosse Halle der bxa-Anlage, Grindelstrasse 20, 8303 Bassersdorf
Admission: CHF5; children under 16 are free.
Aviatikboerse.ch
ORD – Chicago Airline Collectibles Show – December 5, 2026
09:00 to 15:00
Marriott Chicago O’Hare, 8535 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago
Admission: $7; children under 12 are admitted free.
Some details remain subject to confirmation.
GraylandStation.com
SAO – 10th Sao Paulo Aviation Collectors Meeting – December 12, 2026
09:00 to 18:00
Associacao Shimane Kenjin do Brazil, Rua das Rosas, 86 – Mirandopolis – Sao Paulo Capital
Information: aeroclubmemoriasdaaviacao@gmail.com
LAX – Airline Collectibles Winter Show & Sale – February 6, 2027
09:00 to 15:00
Embassy Suites by Hilton LAX South, 1440 East Imperial Ave., El Segundo, CA 90245
Admission: $8; children under 12 are admitted free.
Some details remain subject to confirmation.
Michael Chew: LAXAirlineShow@gmail.com or Tom Vance: fordgalaxie500@yahoo.com
AMS – Amsterdam Aviation Collectors Fair – February 21, 2027
10:00 to 17:00
Van der Valk Hotel A4 Schiphol Hoofddorp
AviationFair.com
PAR – Aerocollector Paris 2027 – March 13-14, 2027
09:30 to 17:30
Espace Charenton – Salle Ariane, 327 Rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris
Admission: €10; children under 16 are admitted free.
Aerocollector.com
London Heathrow Aircraft Enthusiasts’ Fair – March 21, 2027
Details remain subject to confirmation.
Aircraft Enthusiasts Fair
SFO – San Francisco Airline Collectibles Show & Sale – March 27, 2027
08:30 to 14:30
Best Western Plus – Grosvenor Airport Hotel, 380 South Airport Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080
Admission: $8; children under 12 are admitted free.
Some details remain subject to confirmation.
Tom Vance: fordgalaxie500@yahoo.com
DFW – Dallas/Ft. Worth Airline Collectibles Show & Sale – April 24, 2027
09:00 to 16:00
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel DFW Airport North, 4441 W. John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX 75063
Admission: $8; children under 12 are admitted free.
Sanford Fung or Mike Chew: DFWShow@gmail.com
NYC – New York Airline & Transportation Collectibles Show – May 1, 2027
10:00 to 16:00
American Legion Post 94, 22 Grove Place, Babylon, NY 11702
Admission: $10; children under 12 are admitted free.
Table information: paulbeiramar@aol.com or lt4991@hotmail.com
NewarkAirlineShow.com/NYTransportationShow
DTW – Detroit Airline Show – May 15, 2027
09:30 to 15:30
DTW Airport Marriott, 30559 Flynn Drive, Romulus, MI 48174
Admission: $7; kids under 12 are free with a paid adult.
Table information: DTWAirlineShow@gmail.com
BRU – Brussels Aviation Collectible Show 2027 – May 29, 2027
Details remain subject to confirmation.
Information: gvanherbruggen@hotmail.com
We encourage everyone to begin planning for AE 2027 DFW, June 24 to 27, 2027. Thank you again for your continued support, ideas, and feedback as we build the next Aviation Expo.
Sincerely,
Your Aviation Expo Team
Steve Cosgrove, Chris Slimmer & Connor McCauley
About Your Aviation Expo Team:
Steve Cosgrove is the publisher and driving force behind Airways Magazine, one of the most respected and longest-running aviation publications in the United States. With a rich background that includes a career at Frontier Airlines and founding Dynamic Travel in 1982, Steve’s deep roots in the airline and travel industry span multiple decades. He also owns and operates various airline-related travel companies, giving him extensive industry knowledge and a broad network of contacts. Steve’s passion for aviation and media expertise play a central role in shaping the vision of Aviation Expo and helping connect enthusiasts, professionals, and collectors in a dynamic and engaging way.
Chris Slimmer is a highly knowledgeable aviation expert with deep insights into airline history, flight operations, and the evolving airline industry. His exceptional skills in organizing large-scale airliner events, combined with his passion for aviation heritage, form a crucial foundation for bringing Aviation Expo to life. Chris’s ability to blend thorough industry understanding with experienced event planning aims to create a distinctive and well-coordinated experience for all attendees.
Connor McCauley is an entrepreneurial aviation enthusiast and professional. He’s the Business Operations Coordinator at Tulsa International Airport, founder of CM Aviation, and an Oklahoma State University Alum with a B.S. in Aviation Management. Connor uses his knowledge and experience to share expert content and insights, along with helping others develop their aviation knowledge, experiences, and skills. This makes him a valuable resource for attendees looking to expand their reach within the aviation community.
