Aviation Event Archive

Aviation Event Archive

November 2008

• 13th Annual Regional & Business Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference  November 3 - 5, 2008, the Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage, California.
• AOPA Expo 2008  At this Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association event you can see the latest in general aviation technology and the newest aircraft, network, and participate in educational seminars.  San Jose, California, November 6-8, 2008.
• China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition  Airshow China is an international aerospace trade show in China that is endorsed by the Chinese central government.  It features the display of real-size products, trade talks, technological exchange, and a flying display.  4-9 November 2008.
• Kennedy Space Center Space & Air Show  Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.  Aerobatic acts scheduled to perform include Mike Goulian, sponsored by Castrol Oil, the Air Force Reserve Biplane Show, the U.S. Navy Super Hornet Demo Team, the 920th Rescue Wing, U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet, the F-16 Viper East Demonstration and the A-10 Warthog.  November 8-9, 2008.
• The VLJ Horizon: Gaining Actionable Insights to Drive Sustainable Growth  What’s ahead for th VLJ and air taxi markets?  Meet with SATSair, Eclipse, P&W, Embraer, and others at this AviationWeek event.  Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Florida, November 11-12, 2008.
• Watching from Above: The Growing Demand for Persistent Airborne Surveillance  This new webinar looks at the accelerating global trend toward Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and other sophisticated airborne devices that provide persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.  Webinar, November 13, 2008.
• 3rd Edition of the Very Light Jets Forum  This strategic forum will bring senior-level executives from leading VLJ operations and experts together to review current progress, deliver first-hand case studies and deliberate the issues to plan ahead for the next stage of the journey.  November 11-12, 2008, Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Florida.
• A&D Programs  At this AviationWeek event, you can gain real and timely intelligence and perspective about the politics, the money, the technology and the challenges the supply chain must overcome.  Paradise Point Hotel, San Diego, California, November 12-14, 2008.
• Lean Six Sigma Management Forum  This AviationWeek event targets lean for MRO  Sofitel Miami, Miami, Florida, November 18-19, 2008.
• Lowering Aircraft Engine Emissions: The Global Requirement  A webinar moderated by Perry Flint, Air Transport World Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Director.  Online., November 19, 2008.
• Aerospace & Defense Finance Conference  This AviationWeek event brings together top and mid-tier aerospace and defense companies with institutional investors, suppliers, and strategic partners.  Credit Suisse Headquarters, New York, New York, November 19-20, 2008.
• Commercial Aircraft Forum China 2008  Your opportunity to speak to the major players in the Chinese aviation market, and to take a closer step to the newly reformed Chinese civil aircraft industry.  November 19 - 21, 2008, at the Crowne Plaza Century Park Shanghai, supported by Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Group.

October 2008

• Travel Distribution Summit North America  Caesars Palace, Las Vegas October 1-2, 2008.
• Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta  This is the big one you must see.  October 3-12, 2008.
• Miramar Air Show  The "World's Largest Military Air Show" is held annually at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California.  October 3-5, 2008.
• Lincoln Airport Day & Airshow  This year's line up of performers includes Julie Clark, Tim Decker, Warren Pietsch, Eddie Andreini, and Bill Stein.  They'll also have an outstanding Warbird static display area.  October 4, 2008.  Lincoln Regional Airport, California.
• National Business Aviation Association  61th Annual Meeting & Convention, October 6-8, 2008, Orlando, Florida.
• Routes - The World Route Development Forum  The international community of airport and airline route development professionals gather to participate in Routes - The World Route Development Forum.  Routes reflects the growing importance of commercial relationships between airlines and airports.  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 12-14 October 2008.
• Aviation Week MRO Asia  "Tailoring Solutions to Control Costs - The Road Ahead."  October 14-16, 2008, Singapore SUNTEC International Conference & Exhibition Centre.
• The World Fleet Forum  This conference will cover such issues as The New Aircraft and Leasing Market, The Second Hand Aircraft and Leasing Market, Strategic Planning Issues and Other Important Fleet Planning and Investment Considerations.  15th - 16th October 2008, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia.
• IAWA Annual Conference  The International Aviation Womens Association conference October 22-24, 2008 in Chicago.
• Wings Over Houston Airshow  At Ellington Field, Texas, October 25-26, 2008.  Featuring the USAF Thunderbirds.
• Asia Aviation Outlook Summit 2008  Hear from the CEOs of the Asia Pacific's aviation industry on what their insightful market forecasts are for the industry.  Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, 29 - 31 October 2008.
• Ballunar Liftoff Festival  An exciting and educational family-oriented event with hot air balloon competitions, evening balloon glows, skydiving exhibitions, commercial exhibits, concession booths, food from local restaurants, arts and crafts exhibits, entertainment, and various aviation equipment displays.  At NASA/Johnson Space Center 31 October - 2 November, 2008.

September 2008

• Red Bull Flugtag USA  Contestents build outrageous machines and "fly" them into bodies of water.  Chicago, Illinois, September 6, 2008.
• Great New England Airshow  At the Westover Air Reserve Base (Massachusetts).  September 6th and 7th, 2008, featuring the Thunderbirds, Golden Knights, and many other air show performers.
• Jersey International Air Display  A flying display over St Aubins Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands.  11th September 2008.
• 9th Annual Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference in Toulouse  September 15 - 17, 2008, Hôtel Palladia, Toulouse, France.
• Flight Simulator Engineering & Maintenance Conference  Promoting cost effective solutions to simulator operational and maintenance problems.  September 15-18, 2008 at Hilton Salt Lake Center, Salt Lake, Utah.
• Plano Balloon Festival  Texas' largest balloon event.  19-21 September 2008.
• Wings of Freedom Airshow  Warbird performers, aerobatics, family fun, good food.  Middletown Ohio, September 20-21, 2008.
• Martinsburg Air Show  At the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport, September 20 and 21, 2008, and featuring the USAF F-16 Demo Team Viper East, a Vultee BT-13 WWII Trainer, a P-40 and P-51, barnstorming, Extra 300, Pitts S2C, and many static displays.
• Low Cost Airlines Congress  Roundtables, debates, breakout sessions.  23-24 September 2008.
• UAS China 2008  - UVS International is partnering with International Aviation Group, China to organize the 1st national Chinese conference totally dedicated to unmanned aircraft systems.  All presentations (except those by non-Chinese speakers) will be given in Mandarin.  All non-Chinese speakers will be present in English.  Most presentations at this conference will be given by Chinese speakers.  Simultaneous translation into English will be available.  At the Grand Skylight Catic Hotel in Beijing, China, 25 and 26 September 2008.  (Website in Mandarin)

August 2008

• WAI Connect Breakfast at EAA AirVenture  Friday, August 1, 2008, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m., the tent near the Nature Center Pavillion.
• Red Bull Flugtag USA  Contestents build outrageous machines and "fly" them into bodies of water.  Portland, Oregon, August 2, 2008.
• Bristol International Balloon Fiesta  7-10 August, 2008, Ashton Court Estate, Bristol.
• Northampton [UK] Balloon Festival  15th - 17th August, 2008.
• Rocky Mountain Balloon Festival  Friday, August 22 through Sunday, August 24, 2008, Chatfield State Park, Denver, Colorado.
• The Air Carriers Purchasing Conference  The ACPC annual conference, Saturday, August 23 - Tuesday, August 26, 2008, Hyatt Regency Chicago on the Riverwalk.
• Wings and Wheels  This air show features displays from the Royal Air Force Red Arrows and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.  There will be a mix of civilian and military flying displays throughout the afternoon, performing aerobatics in the skies over Dunsfold.  Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey on Sunday August 24th, 2008.
• Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival  29 August - 1 September 2008 in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, with hundreds of hot air balloons.
• Cleveland National Air Show  August 30, 31, and September 1, 2008.  Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

July 2008

• Bradford Camps Sikorsky Weekend  This seminar is given each year at the North Maine Woods sportsman's camp of Igor I. Sikorsky III.  Topics include the development of the helicopter, the early years of aviation in Russia, World War I aircraft, and the Pan Am clipper ship amphibian aircraft of the 20's and 30's.  It's a rare opportunity to see family memorablia and learn the fascinating history of Igor Sikorsky.  July 4,5,6, 2008.
• Airliners International 2008  Hundreds of tables of airline and aviation collectibles.  July 10-12, 2008 Dallas, Texas.
• Hillsborough Balloon Festival  July 10 - 13, 2008 in Hillsborough, New Hampshire.
• Royal International Air Tattoo  The world's largest military airshow is held at RAF Fairford in the UK to support the RAF Benevolent Fund.  12-13 July, 2008.  See the Gift Shop for many interesting items.
• Farnborough  The official website of the Farnborough International Exhibition and Flying Display.  14-20 July, 2008.
• Corporate Aircraft Symposium & Exhibition  This gathering of senior executives from all sectors of business aviation and will address the most current and critical issues impacting the financing, leasing, owning, and operating corporate aircraft as well as provide a networking venue to increase your deal flows.  July 17 & 18, 2008 at the Westin New York at Times Square, New York.
• Experiencing the A380, Live at Heathrow's Terminal 5  This unique two-day conference & exhibition at Heathrow will provide behind-the-scenes insight into the UK's largest free standing building and will welcome the world's largest commercial passenger jet aircraft, the Airbus A380.  Both the A380 and Terminal 5 were designed to address some of the key issues facing our industry.  Contact: Emma Dean, Insight Media, Tel: +44 20 88 31 7505, Fax: +44 20 88 91 0123, email: emma@airportconference.com.  17-18 July 2009 - Radisson Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow, London, UK.
• Red Bull Flugtag USA  Contestents build outrageous machines and "fly" them into bodies of water.  Tampa Bay, Florida, July 19, 2008.
• EAA Airventure  The annual Oshkosh event.  July 28 - August 3, 2008.
• Women Soar, You Soar  This two-day summer program seeks to inspire young women to reach for their dreams in aviation and is open to young women entering grades nine through 12 in the fall of 2008.  Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2008.  The event is July 28-29, 2008 at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh.  See the Thirty Thousand Feet blog post for more information.
• WomenVenture 2008  At the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2008, July 28-August 3, 2008 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
• Australia Pacific Aviation Outlook Summit  Where leaders of the airline and aviation industries analyse and discuss threats, challenges, and opportunities in the market in a bid to formulate strategies for sustainable and continued growth.  28-31 July 2008 in Sydney.

June 2008

• Airportshow  The Airport Expo in Dubai, 2-4 June 2008.
• Biggin Hill Air Fair  The biggest and best known privately run air display in Europe.  June 7-8, 2008.
• The Shanghai International Model Exhibition  SIME is a platform for both Chinese RC model companies and international professional buyers.  The exhibitors are mostly Chinese model companies and manufactures, but also include Asian hobby companies from Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.  Visitors are generally overseas professional buyers, especially from Europe and the USA, where many find business opportunities for high quality, low price Chinese model products.  June 7-9, 2008, in Shanghai, China.
• India Aviation Outlook Summit 2008  Where aviation business leaders can gain greater insight into the India aviation sector.  At the JW Marriott Mumbai, India, 10-11 June 2008.
• UAS 2008 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems 10th International Conference & Exhibition  Paris, France - 10-12 June 2008.
• AeroExpo London 2008  Showcasing all sections of the market, including the latest aircraft available - from light aircraft, or Pistons and Turboprops from all the major manufacturers, to Gliders and Power Gliders.  13-15th June 2008, Booker Airfield, High Wycombe, London.
• New Mexico Pilot Bash  A free annual event open to pilots and the aviation community.  Food, drink, aircraft displays, live music, and family activities.  Sponsorship proceeds support the Jim & Roz Kinlen Aviation Scholarship.  June 14, 2008 at Double Eagle II Airport.
• The Pulaski Community FlyFest 2008  A Fly-in and Airshow June 14, 2008 at Pulaski-Carter Airport in Pulaski, Wisconsin.
• Eco-Aviation  "Making it Work for the Aviation Industry and Planet." A conference for commercial aviation professionals.  Organized by Air Transport World and sponsored by Pratt & Whitney, Airbus, GE Aviation, CFM, Rolls-Royce, Boeing, and Embraer.  June 18-20, 2008, the Capital Hilton, Washington, DC.
• Oklahoma Aerospace Summit & Expo  A conference that brings together aerospace industry experts and decision makers to discuss prevailing thought and leading technologies in the field of aerospace.  June 23-25, 2008.

May 2008

• 3rd Annual Aviation Career Expo  The Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology is offering a career expo May 1, 2008, free for job seekers.  Recruiters and hiring managers from over 80 companies are expected to attend, as well as schools offering aviation programs.  47884 D. Street, Willow Run Airport, Belleville, Michigan. (Airport YIP)
• 22nd Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference  6th Annual Aerospace & Defense Industry Suppliers Conference, May 5 - 7, 2008, The Jonathan Club, Los Angeles, California.
• Ohio Aerospace Day  This event seeks to increase awareness of the importance of aerospace to Ohio, and Ohio's capabilities in aerospace.  The day will include booth displays, panel discussions, meetings with legislators, and a reception.  May 7, 2008 at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.
• 12th Annual Airline Technical Purchasing Conference  7-8 May 2008, in London, UK.
• Airline Purchasing Expo  For aviation professionals involved in airline technical purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, parts supply, IT, ground support, maintenance, aircraft or engine leasing.  7 - 8 May 2008, Olympia 2 Exhibition Centre, London, UK.
• Aviation Week's Program Risks Management Forum  This Forum approaches risk management from an enterprise-wide and total life cycle perspective.  Each session is designed with the assumption that program stakeholder's (the customer, the prime contractor, the numerous layers of subtier contractors) have a responsibility and the ability to mitigate risks and identify opportunities.  Seattle, Washington, May 13 & 14, 2008.
• 1st International Film Festival Air Châteauroux   This festival will present many flying films from around the world, many unpublished.  Animations, exhibitions, workshops for children, flight simulators, first flights.  14 - May 18, 2008.
• Mid-Atlantic Fly-In and Sport Aviation Convention  May 16 - 18, 2008.  North Carolina.
• 2008 Payson Aero Fair  Free admission and fly-in campground, pancake breakfast, military flyovers, airplane rides, raffle for a ride in a 1943 Beech Staggerwing, classic and vintage aircraft and car display, food and craft vendors.  Fun for the family!  Free Admission and fly in campground, pancake breakfast 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, military flyovers, airplane rides, raffle for a ride in a 1943 Beech Staggerwing, classic and vintage aircraft and car display, food and craft vendors. Fun for the family!  May 17, 2008 in Payson, Arizona.
• Travel Distribution Summit Europe 2008  Business Design Centre, London, UK 20-21 May 2008.
• 8th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition  May 20-22, 2008, Geneva, Switzerland,
• Green Skies Conference & Exhibition  The Green Skies aviation consulting company hosts an annual green aviation conference in North America bringing the industry together to discuss goals and learn from each other.  May 21-23, 2008 at the Hyatt Grand Cypress, Orlando, Florida.
• The Watsonville Fly-In & Air Show  May 23 - 25, 2008, at Watsonville Municipal Airport, California.
• Berlin Air Show  May 27 - June 1, 2008.

April 2008

• Aircraft Interiors Expo Hamburg  1-3 April 2008.
• Travel Distribution Summit Latin America 2008  World Trade Center, Mexico City 2-3 April 2008.
• Airport Expo 2008  "The ground support and airport equipment show."  Airlines and FBO personnel will have a change to network as a community and see the latest GSE and airport equipment and technology.  The Expo will have a dedicated outdoor exhibit area for GSE and ramp equipment and vehicles, and an indoor exhibit hall.  Las Vegas, 8, 9, 10 April 2008.
• Sun 'n Fun Fly-In  The 34th annual event features static display aircraft, over 500 commercial exhibits, Ladies Pavilion, Parts Exchange, and a daily airshow.  The USAF Thunderbirds are scheduled to be present throughout the show and perform on Saturday and Sunday.  Over 450 educational forums and hands-on workshops will be available.  April 8 - 13, 2008, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Florida.
• Airport Cities World Conference & Exhibition  The conference will attract some of the industries key decision-makers from various airports, airlines, government and aviation regulatory authorities from around the globe.  The "Airport Cities" program will address how airports are strategically planning to develop as cities in their own right. It will also examine what role airport operators should play in "outside the fence" development of property around the airport and will highlight the needs to identify and establish long-term partnerships in order to succeed.  9th-11th April 2008 - Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Hyatt Regency, Texas, U.S.A.
• AviationWeek Interiors Conference  Interiors experts from around the world participate in roundtables, discussions, and presentations.  April 15-16, 2008, Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
• Aerospace Testing Expo  Aerospace testing, evaluation and inspection shows.  15 - 17 April 2008, Munich, Germany.
• World Airline Training Conference and Tradeshow  22-24 April, 2008 Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, Florida, USA.
• AeroExpo Prague 2008  The only dedicated general aviation exhibition in Central Europe in 2008.  25-27th April 2008, Pribram Airfield, Prague, Czech Republic.

March 2008

• Greater Southwest Aviation Maintenance Technician Symposium  The Chandler-Gilbert Community College Aviation Department, located at the Williams Campus adjacent to Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, will be hosting this free event on Thursday and Friday, March 6 and 7, 2008 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  There will be over 40 industry experts in attendance.  Attendees can learn about aviation maintenance topics ranging from turbo systems/engines to propeller balancing and maintenance.
• The International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading  25th annual conference 9-11 March, 2008 in Orlando, Florida.
• Women in Aviation, International  The annual conference is March 13-15, 2008 San Diego, California.
• Goodfellow AFB Air Fiesta Airshow  The 17th Training Wing of Goodfellow AFB and the City of San Angelo, Texas host their 2008 event on March 15, 2008 at Mathis Field off of Texas Highway 584.  This year's event will feature the debut of the 2008 USAF Thunderbirds along with demonstrations by numerous Air Force and Navy performers, civilian aerobatics, warbirds, and many others.  Free admission.
• 22nd Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference  March 17 - 19, 2008, Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, California.
• Travel Distribution Summit Asia 2008  Suntec Convention Centre, Singapore 18 - 19 March 2008.
• GSE International Expo  This event is focused exclusively on aviation ground support equipment and services.  March 18-20, 2008 in Dallas, Texas.
• Heli-Expo  February 24 - 26, 2008 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas.  The 2009 event will be in Anaheim, California, February 22-24.
• 2008 Paper Airplane Contest  29 March 2008 at the Upper Tampa Bay (Florida) Regional Library.
• New England Air Museum Space Expo  The Museum will hold a Space Expo on Sunday, March 30, 2008 from 10 AM to 5 PM where visitors can discover the excitement of the new and future space industry and talk and interact with those who are part of it.  Meet Astronaut Brian Duffy, check out real moon rocks with NASA Astronomers, program and drive a mini-robot, try on a real space suit, pilot a space craft simulator, watch as space ice cream is made, then have a taste!
• Feria Internacional Del Aire y del Espacio  The International Fair of Air and Space.  Santiago Chile, 31 de Marzo al 6 de Abril de 2008.

February 2008

• Great Lakes Aviation Expo and Conference  80,000 sq ft of exhibits and interactive displays, an Aviation Career Fair, Maintenance Symposium, pilot seminars, airport manager and FBO sessions, aircraft builder programs.  Pilots, mechanics, engineers, and students looking to enhance or establish their career in aviation shouldn't miss this event.  At Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Michigan, February 1st and 2nd, 2008.
• Travel Technology Show  Technology used for travel distribution, sales, marketing, pricing and business operation.  Earls Court 2, London - 5th and 6th February 2008.
• Business Travel Show  For anyone who buys or manages company travel or books business trips and sources meeting venues over the internet, the phone or through an agent.  Held annually across three days, at Earls Court, London.  5 - 7 February 2008.
• Hamburg Aviation Conference  Organized by the Hamburg Institute for Economic Research (HWWA), the Ministry for Economics of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, the University of Hamburg and Hamburg Airport.  13-15 February, 2008.
• Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition  February 14, 2008 in Hong Kong.
• Singapore Airshow  This aerospace and defence exhibition and conference ranks among the top three air shows in the world and serves the civil aviation and military community.  19 to 24 February 2008.
• Heli-Expo  A large event dedicated to the international helicopter community.  February 24-26, 2008 in Houston, Texas.  Heli-Expo 2009 to be held February 22-24 in Anaheim, California.
• Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show  Pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation companies will be interested in this annual event which attracts 12,000 attendees.  Two days of conferences and presentations plus over 350 booths and static displays all under one roof.  February 23 and 24, 2008 in the Exhibition & Conference Center, Blue Gate, Western WA Fairgounds, Puyallup Washington.

January 2008

• Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo  See, try, buy, and sell Light Sport Aircraft.  Exhibits highlight aircraft operating under the LSA rule and include fixed-wing, trikes, powered parachutes, motor-gliders, and gyroplanes in addition to electronics and related products.  January 17 - 20 in 2008.
• Aeroexpo Marrakech  International Exhibition for Aeronautic Industry and Services in Morocco is scheduled for January 23rd to 26th, 2008.
• Air Cargo India 2008  An international conference and exhibition on Air Cargo at the World Trade Centre, Mumbai from January 23-25, 2008.

November 2007

• Middle East Logistics Awards (MELA)  6th November 2007 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.
• Dubai Air Show  This civil and military aviation airshow started in 1989 with twenty-five display aircraft, 7,000 square meters at Dubai International Airport, and 10,000 industry visitors.  The 2005 show saw 101 aircraft on display, 35,000 square meters in three purpose-built exhibition halls, and 35,000 trade visitors.  November 11-15, 2007.
• AvioniChina 2007  The 3rd China International Conference & Exhibition on Avionics & Testing Equipments.  November 27-29, 2008 at the Beijing Exhibition Center.

October 2007

• The Fifth Triennial International Fire & Cabin Safety Research Conference  This is the fifth in a series of triennial conferences sponsored by international aviation authorities established to inform the international aviation community about recent, ongoing, and planned research activities in transport category airplane fire and cabin safety.  The conference addresses both certification and operational issues.  Topics covered include: materials fire safety, systems fire safety, cabin and hidden area fire protection, engine fire protection, crashworthiness, evacuation, and operational issues.  October 29-November 1, 2007, Tropicana Resort-Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA.

September 2007

• Aviation Expo / China  China International Exhibition Center, Beijing, China 19-22 September, 2007.
• Oklahoma Festival of Flight  At Alva Regional Airport (AVK) in Alva, Oklahoma.  September 22-23, 2007.
• Narromine Air Pageant & Evolution of Flight Festival  Celebrate the evolution of aviation with a spectacular Air Show and vibrant community Festival.  There will be aerial demonstrations, joy flights, commercial trade exhibits, and many aircraft on display, including a Wright Flyer replica.  Friday 28 - Sunday 30 September 2007, Narromine, New South Wales.  Narromine is home to the oldest Aero Club in regional Australia.  The aerodrome accommodates the Aviation Museum, various gliding and flying schools and clubs, as well as an array of aviation related businesses.

August 2007

• London Balloon Festival  The website for London's original hot air balloon festival.  Held in Harris Park, downtown London, Ontario, Canada.  The Festival was founded in 1984 and features 25 balloons and special shapes, hot air balloon rides, a selection of food and craft vendors, four days of live evening concerts, the Balloon Festival Midway, balloon glows, and much more.  Admission is free for spectators (charge only for the "front of the stage licensed areas.")  August 2nd - 6th, 2007.

June 2007

• Rhode Island National Guard Open House & Airshow  A world-class show.  June 23-24, 2007.
• The Salthill Air Show  A free air show held every summer along the Salthill Promenade on the shores of the famous Galway Bay in Ireland.  June 24, 2007.

May 2007

• Aero Expo  May 24 - 26, 2007 in Mexico City and Toluca Airport.