Aviation Expo 2026 SEA Schedule

πŸ“… Wednesday – July 8

Time Event
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Badge pickup and attendee welcome items available.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Explore one of the world’s premier aviation museums featuring historic airliners, military aircraft, space exhibits, and the original Boeing 747 prototype.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
A behind-the-scenes look at building CM Aviation, growing an aviation YouTube channel, creating community, monetization strategies, and turning passion into opportunity.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Vendors may bring boxed merchandise to their tables in the Marketplace Hall. No setup or selling permitted.
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Evening visit to tour Kenmore Air and their facilities at Lake Washington. Flights on radial Beaver’s available to purchase!

πŸ“… Thursday – July 9

Time Event
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Badge pickup and attendee welcome items available.
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Vendors set up tables prior to Marketplace opening.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Explore one of the world’s premier aviation museums featuring historic airliners, military aircraft, space exhibits, and the original Boeing 747 prototype.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
A hands-on introduction to planning and building realistic model airport layouts.
10:55 AM
Official opening remarks from Aviation Expo leadership.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Marketplace early access for registered attendees.
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Marketplace open to all attendees.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Second session covering layout planning and foundational display-building techniques.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
An inside look at GeminiJets, new releases, mold development, industry trends, and collector Q&A.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Session details will be announced soon.
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Welcome reception and plane-spotting meetup. Details will be published separately.

πŸ“… Friday – July 10

Time Event
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Badge pickup and attendee welcome items available.
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Vendors set up tables prior to Marketplace opening.
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Marketplace open to all attendees.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Explore one of the world’s premier aviation museums featuring historic airliners, military aircraft, space exhibits, and the original Boeing 747 prototype.
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Go behind the scenes inside Boeing’s massive Everett factory and see widebody aircraft in various stages of assembly.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
An in-depth look at sourcing materials, tools, and cost-effective resources.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
An inside look at GeminiJets, new releases, mold development, industry trends, and collector Q&A.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Midday luncheon with guest speakers. Speaker lineup TBD.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
An airline journey through historic and modern carriers using exclusive imagery from The Great Airlines Book Series, followed by audience Q&A.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Expanded session on materials, suppliers, and practical build techniques.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
An inside look at how 3D printing is transforming the aviation model hobby.
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Evening visit to tour Kenmore Air and their facilities at Lake Washington. Flights on radial Beaver’s available to purchase!

πŸ“… Saturday – July 11

Time Event
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Badge pickup and attendee welcome items available.
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Vendors set up tables prior to Marketplace opening.
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Marketplace open to all attendees.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Explore one of the world’s premier aviation museums featuring historic airliners, military aircraft, space exhibits, and the original Boeing 747 prototype.
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Go behind the scenes inside Boeing’s massive Everett factory and see widebody aircraft in various stages of assembly.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
A dedicated networking and career exploration event connecting aspiring youth aviators and established aviation professionals.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Advanced techniques and insider tips for creating highly realistic and detailed airport layouts.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
A practical discussion on aviation career pathways, internships, networking, airport operations, and navigating the transition from college to a full-time aviation role.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Midday luncheon with guest speakers. Speaker lineup TBD.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Deep-dive session covering advanced finishing techniques, lighting, and realism upgrades.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Evening social event for attendees (details will be published separately).