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June

  • Eurosatory
    Paris, France
    Global defence exhibition featuring advanced defence and aerospace systems.
  • IATA Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Conference
    Madrid, Spain
    Industry conference covering aircraft maintenance, engineering and supply chains.
  • AERO South Africa
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    General aviation exhibition showcasing aircraft, training and aviation services.
  • ILA Berlin Air Show
    Berlin, Germany
    International aerospace exhibition covering civil aviation, defence and space.

July

  • CANCELLED – Royal International Air Tattoo
    Fairford, United Kingdom
    One of the world’s largest military airshows, featuring international air force participation.
  • Farnborough International Airshow
    Farnborough, United Kingdom
    Major global aerospace exhibition where aircraft orders and technology announcements are often made.
  • EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
    Oshkosh, USA
    The world’s largest aviation gathering, attracting general aviation pilots, manufacturers and aviation enthusiasts.

August

  • Pacific Airshow Gold Coast
    Gold Coast, Australia
    Airshow featuring aerobatic displays and international aviation performers.
  • 20-21 August. Aviation Indaba 2026

    Aviation Indaba 2026 will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, on 20–21 August 2026, bringing together aviation stakeholders from across Africa to discuss the future of the industry.


September

  • Commercial UAV Expo (#expouav)
    Las Vegas, USA
    1–3 September
    Premier global event for the commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry, bringing together drone manufacturers, service providers, regulators and enterprise users. The event typically hosts more than 3,500 attendees and 225 exhibitors. Discount code: SAVE100 for $100 off registration. More information: www.expouav.com
  • El Alamein International Airshow 2026
    El Alamein International Airshow will take place from 8 – 10 September 2026 at El Alamein International Airport, with a dedicated conference on 7 September.
  • Aviation Africa Conference 2006
    Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya on 9 & 10th September for its 10th edition, a 2-day summit & exhibition which is being officially hosted by the State Department for Aviation & Aerospace Development, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority and Kenya Airways.
  • MRO Asia-Pacific
    Singapore
    Conference and exhibition focused on aircraft maintenance and engineering in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Wings of Change Middle East
    Bahrain
    Regional aviation conference organised by IATA addressing airline strategy and policy.
  • AAD. Africa Aerospace and Defence
    Pretoria, South Africa
    Major African aerospace and defence exhibition.

October

  • Afridex Air and Defence Show
  • IATA World Safety and Operations Conference
    Istanbul, Türkiye
    Conference dedicated to aviation safety management and operational best practices.
  • Routes World
    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    Global route development forum bringing together airlines, airports and tourism authorities.
  • NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition
    Las Vegas, USA
    Major business aviation exhibition showcasing aircraft, avionics and services.
  • MRO Europe
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Europe’s largest event dedicated to aircraft maintenance and engineering.

November

  • Bahrain International Airshow
    Bahrain
    International aerospace exhibition and flying display.
  • Dubai Airshow
    Dubai, UAE
    One of the world’s largest aerospace trade shows, featuring aircraft orders, industry announcements and technology launches.
AIRSHOWS AND AEROBATIC COMPETITIONS 2026
May   
16thWings over Winelands, CancelledSmoke on Go (Shirley@creativespacemedia.co.za)082 653 9855
18thSAC Training day – KittyhawkWarren Eva 
23rdSAC North West RegionalsWarren Eva 
22,23,24Karoo Fly In (Oudtshoorn) CancelledMorne Jonker (morne@louvain.co.za)062 429 5614
Sat 30Bethlehem AirshowKhotso Motsoeneng (motsoenengkhotso@gmail.com082 823 1508
June   
26 & 27Race for Rhinos – Sowa BotswanaRebo (rebatho@incepta.co.bw+267 391 3542
27Pietermaritzburg AirshowFuze Aviation Academy – Sifiso Chuma (sifiso@faa.edu.za)082 509 6876
24 – 27National Championships -New Tempe FATPWarren Eva
July   
3rdParys airshowSmoke on Go (Shirley@creativespacemedia.co.za)082 653 9855
26thDurban Virginia airshowSmoke on Go (Shirley@creativespacemedia.co.za)082 653 9855
17/18Elders Flight WonderboomFelix Gosher 
24 & 25Polokwane International Airport airshowThendo Maakhavhu (Thendo.makhavhu@gaa.co.za087 291 1099
31 & 1Soutpansberg Airshow CancelledBianca Prinsloo (tasocraft17@gmail.com)084 297 7274
August   
8thNewcastle AirshowFuze Aviation Academy – Sifiso Chuma (sifiso@faa.edu.za)082 509 6876
29thPretoria Airshow @ Rhino ParkGerhardus Jacobus Botha (lapa@legendsmx.co.za)082 823 1508
Sun 30thRand Airport AirshowSmoke on Go (Shirley@creativespacemedia.co.za)082 653 9855
September   
5th & 6thSAC Limpopo National aerobaticsWarren Eva 
16 – 21Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo – Waterkloof  
25thMaputo AirshowContact Gavin Gill (re: Keith Fryer – )083 306 0433
October   
1stMahikeng AirshowMolefo Molamu (immolamu@gmail.com)068 104 0046
17thWonderboom airshowSmoke on Go (Shirley@creativespacemedia.co.za)082 653 9855
December   
5thSAC Ace of BaseWarren Eva