We’re proud to announce another special guest attending Aviation Expo 2026 SEA: Todd Michaels of GeminiJets! Todd will be hosting dedicated seminar sessions during the event.
Todd is widely known throughout the diecast model aircraft community with his GeminiJets involvement, one of the most recognized brands in the hobby. His sessions will provide attendees with rare behind-the-scenes insight into how highly detailed aircraft models are developed and produced.
Seminar Details:
Todd will lead multiple in-depth seminar sessions focused on the GeminiJets development process. Topics will include aircraft selection, research and design, airline licensing partnerships, tooling creation, production timelines, and quality control.
These seminars will give attendees a deeper understanding of how a model goes from the initial concept stage all the way to the finished diecast product seen on collector shelves around the world.
Each session will also include dedicated Q&A time, allowing attendees to ask questions directly about the GeminiJets manufacturing process, upcoming projects, and the future of the model aircraft hobby.
Marketplace Participation:
In addition to Todd’s seminars, GeminiJets will also support AE 2026 SEA with marketplace involvement, allowing attendees to check out displays from one of the most influential brands in the model aviation industry.
We’re proud to welcome Todd and GeminiJets to Aviation Expo 2026 SEA and look forward to the insight and expertise they will bring to the event.
Tour Updates:
We have tour confirmation of: Boeing Everett, The Museum of Flight, Kenmore Air, and Alaska Airlines!
We are finalizing transportation details and hope to open the tour booking system soon. Full 4-day registration is required for all tour participation. Single-day registrations are not eligible. Tours remain subject to capacity limits and security requirements.
Hotel Booking & Registration:
Our host hotel is the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport. We have secured the 14th-floor exhibit and gathering space, offering exceptional airport views throughout the event.
Hotel rates begin at $195 per night, with limited airport-view rooms available at $225 per night.
Aviation Career Day:
On Saturday, July 11, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Aviation Expo 2026 SEA will host a dedicated Aviation Career Day focused on connecting attendees with real professionals from across the aviation industry.
Participants will have opportunities to meet representatives from airlines, airports, aerospace companies, flight schools, maintenance providers, and training organizations. This new addition to the event is designed to give attendees direct access to career guidance, networking opportunities, and industry insight.
If your company or organization would like to participate in Aviation Career Day, table space is available for $75 per company. We look forward to growing this new community-focused part of Aviation Expo 2026 SEA.
What’s Next:
Additional speaker announcements, seminar spotlights, and detailed tour registration procedures will be released in the coming weeks. We encourage all attendees to secure their registration and hotel accommodations early as momentum continues to build.
If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, please email us at info@aviationexpo.org.
Sincerely, Your Aviation Expo 2026 SEA Team Steve Cosgrove, Chris Slimmer, & Connor McCauley
