Aviation Expo 2026 Speakers
and leading community members.
🎤 Featured Speakers
🏗️ Brian Keene: AvPro Designs
Brian Keene is the owner of AvPro Designs, specializing in airport diorama products and layouts.
✈️ Todd Michaels: GeminiJets
Todd Michaels represents GeminiJets and will present on model production, collector trends, and the future of the diecast industry.
🎬 Bryce Rea: Skylite Productions
Skylite Productions is an aviation content creator with nearly 150,000 subscribers.
🎥 Connor McCauley: CM Aviation
Connor McCauley is the creator of CM Aviation, co-founder of Aviation Expo, and Business Operations Coordinator at Tulsa International Airport.
🧑✈️ Andy Roeske: Tarmac Designs
Andy Roeske is the owner of Tarmac Designs, focused on 3D printed aviation accessories.
🛬 Joe Crawford: A330 Captain
Joe Crawford is an Alaska/Hawaiian A330 captain bringing airline experience and insight into aviation careers.
📚 Brian Worthington: Airline Books
Brian Worthington is the author of The Great Airlines Book Series.
🛫 David Velupillai: The A330 & A340
David Velupillai will present on the Airbus A330 and A340 programs.
🏗️ Brian Keene: AvPro Designs
Brian Keene is the owner of AvPro Designs, specializing in airport diorama products and layouts.
✈️ Todd Michaels: GeminiJets
Todd Michaels represents GeminiJets and will present on model production, collector trends, and the future of the diecast industry.
🎬 Bryce Rea: Skylite Productions
Skylite Productions is an aviation content creator with nearly 150,000 subscribers.
🎥 Connor McCauley: CM Aviation
Connor McCauley is the creator of CM Aviation, co-founder of Aviation Expo, and Business Operations Coordinator at Tulsa International Airport.
🧑✈️ Andy Roeske: Tarmac Designs
Andy Roeske is the owner of Tarmac Designs, focused on 3D printed aviation accessories.
🛬 Joe Crawford: A330 Captain
Joe Crawford is an Alaska/Hawaiian A330 captain bringing airline experience and insight into aviation careers.
📚 Brian Worthington: Airline Books
Brian Worthington is the author of The Great Airlines Book Series.
🛫 David Velupillai: The A330 & A340
David Velupillai will present on the Airbus A330 and A340 programs.
🎙️ Thursday – July 9
| Time | Presentation |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | A review of short-lived airlines from around the world featuring discussion on airline history, rare carriers, and exclusive research. |
| 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Learn the fundamentals of airport diorama building including materials, layout planning, airport realism, and display design. |
| 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM | Explore the Airbus A330/A340 program with discussion on widebody development, long-haul aviation, and Airbus history. |
| 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | A second beginner workshop focused on airport layouts, building techniques, and realistic airport scenes. |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | A behind-the-scenes look at the diecast industry covering model production, collector trends, and industry development. |
🎙️ Friday – July 10
| Time | Presentation |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Learn how to grow an aviation-focused channel through content strategy, YouTube growth, and audience engagement. |
| 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Take your airport dioramas further with advanced layouts, scaling techniques, and enhanced realism. |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | An overview of today’s diecast market featuring industry trends, collector expectations, and future challenges. |
| 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | A second intermediate workshop focused on airport detailing, layout expansion, and realistic scenery. |
🎙️ Saturday – July 11
| Time | Presentation |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Discover how 3D printing is changing model aviation through custom airport builds, 3D printed terminals, and modern scenery design. |
| 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Focus on advanced airport building topics including lighting systems, weathering, and high-detail realism. |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Learn about growing an aviation platform through content creation, community engagement, and digital branding. |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Gain insight into aviation careers through discussion on pilot pathways, airline operations, and industry opportunities. |
| 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | A second advanced workshop covering airport realism, lighting effects, and detailed airport scenery. |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Discussion on turning aviation interests into opportunities through networking, personal branding, and content creation. |