Aviation Expo 2026 Event Schedule!

πŸ“… Wednesday – July 8

Time Event
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Badge pickup and attendee welcome items are available for pickup.
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Guided tour of the world-famous Boeing Everett Factory, the largest building in the world by volume. Attendees will observe active aircraft production including the B777 program, explore the Future of Flight museum exhibits (such as the B747 tail), and visit the Skydeck plane spotting area to see brand new aircraft straight out of the factory.

Tour Cost: $75
Tour Code: BOE-EVE-2
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Behind-the-scenes tour of the Alaska Airlines maintenance hangar located directly across the street from the DoubleTree Seattle Airport. Attendees will see the aircraft maintenance facility, engine shop, and sheet metal shop! This tour highlights one of the largest airline maintenance operations in the Pacific Northwest.

Tour Cost: $15
Tour Code: AS-HGR-1
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Behind-the-scenes tour of the Alaska Airlines maintenance hangar located directly across the street from the DoubleTree Seattle Airport. Attendees will see the aircraft maintenance facility, engine shop, and sheet metal shop! This tour highlights one of the largest airline maintenance operations in the Pacific Northwest.

Tour Cost: $15
Tour Code: AS-HGR-2
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Behind-the-scenes tour of Alaska Airlines’ BRAND NEW Global Training Center. Attendees will explore inflight service training areas, full-motion flight simulators, and Airport Operations & Customer Service (AOCS). Guests will rotate through each section in small groups, spending approximately 30 minutes in each area.

Tour Cost: $30
Tour Code: AS-GTC-1
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
The tour includes an overview of the Alaska Airlines Network Operations Center (NOC) and a visit to the company store!

Tour Cost: $15
Tour Code: AS-NOC-1
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Vendors may place bring boxed merchandise to their tables in the Marketplace Hall. No setup or selling.
4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Visit Kenmore Air’s seaplane base on Lake Washington for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most unique flight operations in the Pacific Northwest. Attendees will explore the maintenance hangar, ramp area, and get an up-close look at Kenmore’s fleet of seaplanes, including the iconic de Havilland Beaver.

Tour Cost: $45
Tour Code: KEN-LWT-1
4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Scenic flights on DHC-2 Radial Engine Beavers will be available through Kenmore Air for attendees who want to take this experience even further! These flights depart directly from Lake Washington and offer incredible views of Seattle, the surrounding waterways, and the Pacific Northwest. This flight provides the opportunity to fly aboard one of the most recognizable seaplanes in the world, for a true Pacific Northwest aviation experience.

Flight Cost: $112 (subject to change)

Click to book flights here!

πŸ“… Thursday – July 9

Time Event
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Badge pickup and attendee welcome items are available for pickup. Daily Admission will be available.
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Table setup and display preparation in the Marketplace Hall.
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Behind-the-scenes tour of the Alaska Airlines maintenance hangar located directly across the street from the DoubleTree Seattle Airport. Attendees will see the aircraft maintenance facility, engine shop, and sheet metal shop! This tour highlights one of the largest airline maintenance operations in the Pacific Northwest.

Tour Cost: $15
Tour Code: AS-HGR-3
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Behind-the-scenes tour of the Alaska Airlines maintenance hangar located directly across the street from the DoubleTree Seattle Airport. Attendees will see the aircraft maintenance facility, engine shop, and sheet metal shop! This tour highlights one of the largest airline maintenance operations in the Pacific Northwest.

Tour Cost: $15
Tour Code: AS-HGR-4
10:45 AM
Join the Aviation Expo leadership team as they officially kick off the event and welcome attendees to the world’s premier aviation gathering.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Exclusive first-look shopping session for registered attendees & pass holders.
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Behind-the-scenes tour of Alaska Airlines’ BRAND NEW Global Training Center. Attendees will explore inflight service training areas, full-motion flight simulators, and Airport Operations & Customer Service (AOCS). Guests will rotate through each section in small groups, spending approximately 30 minutes in each area.

Tour Cost: $30
Tour Code: AS-GTC-2
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
General admission opens to the public.
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
The tour includes an overview of the Alaska Airlines Network Operations Center (NOC) and a visit to the company store!

Tour Cost: $15
Tour Code: AS-NOC-2
4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Visit Kenmore Air’s seaplane base on Lake Washington for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most unique flight operations in the Pacific Northwest. Attendees will explore the maintenance hangar, ramp area, and get an up-close look at Kenmore’s fleet of seaplanes, including the iconic de Havilland Beaver.

Tour Cost: $45
Tour Code: KEN-LWT-2
4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Scenic flights on DHC-2 Radial Engine Beavers will be available through Kenmore Air for attendees who want to take this experience even further! These flights depart directly from Lake Washington and offer incredible views of Seattle, the surrounding waterways, and the Pacific Northwest. This flight provides the opportunity to fly aboard one of the most recognizable seaplanes in the world, for a true Pacific Northwest aviation experience.

Flight Cost: $112 (subject to change)

Click to book flights here!

πŸ“… Friday – July 10

Time Event
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Guided tour of the world-famous Boeing Everett Factory, the largest building in the world by volume. Attendees will observe active aircraft production including the B777 program, explore the Future of Flight museum exhibits (such as the B747 tail), and visit the Skydeck plane spotting area to see brand new aircraft straight out of the factory.

Tour Cost: $75
Tour Code: BOE-EVE-1
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Badge pickup and attendee welcome items are available for pickup. Daily Admission will be available.
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Table setup and display preparation in the Marketplace Hall.
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Full-day marketplace access. General admission opens to the public.
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Behind-the-scenes tour of the Alaska Airlines maintenance hangar located directly across the street from the DoubleTree Seattle Airport. Attendees will see the aircraft maintenance facility, engine shop, and sheet metal shop! This tour highlights one of the largest airline maintenance operations in the Pacific Northwest.

Tour Cost: $15
Tour Code: AS-HGR-5
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Behind-the-scenes tour of the Alaska Airlines maintenance hangar located directly across the street from the DoubleTree Seattle Airport. Attendees will see the aircraft maintenance facility, engine shop, and sheet metal shop! This tour highlights one of the largest airline maintenance operations in the Pacific Northwest.

Tour Cost: $15
Tour Code: AS-HGR-6
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Midday luncheon with guest speakers. Speaker lineup TBD.
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
The tour includes an overview of the Alaska Airlines Network Operations Center (NOC) and a visit to the company store!

Tour Cost: $15
Tour Code: AS-NOC-3
TBD
Details TBD.

πŸ“… Saturday – July 11

Time Event
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Badge pickup and attendee welcome items are available for pickup. Daily Admission will be available.
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Table setup and display preparation in the Marketplace Hall.
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Full-day marketplace access. General admission opens to the public.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
A dedicated networking and career exploration event connecting aspiring youth aviators and established aviation professionals.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Midday luncheon with guest speakers. Speaker lineup TBD.
TBD
Details TBD.