Air Shows & Events

At Sun ‘n Fun 2021 in Lakeland, Florida, Garmin isn’t announcing major new products, but it has plenty of enhancements to its existing line of top-selling aftermarket avionics. In this video, Garmin’s Pat Coleman gave Aviation Consumer an exclusive kiosk tour.

Following last year’s cancellation due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo opened its doors to high ticket sales and sizable crowds on Tuesday. According to Sun ‘n Fun and Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) president John “Lites” Leenhouts, event ticket sales had reached around $1.2 million by Tuesday morning, […]

Aviation development company Sheltair has announced that it is partnering with the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo to support the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE). Sheltair, the official fuel provider for the annual expo, has committed to donating $0.10 per gallon on all uplifts during the event to ACE’s Project Skylab in addition to an […]

Piper Aircraft has announced that it plans to put in an appearance at this year’s Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo. Like many others, the company has not attended an in-person trade show in over a year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Piper says it plans to implement safety measures at its booth including social […]

Textron Aviation has announced that it will be attending the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo this year with a hybrid virtual/in-person exhibit. The company plans to display a Cessna Caravan onsite along with setting up videos, graphic boards and mobile technology with company and product information. A virtual aircraft display featuring the Cessna 182 Skylane, […]

The International Aerobatics Club (IAC) has announced that it will be holding the inaugural National Aerobatics Day on June 26, 2021. According to IAC, the goal of the newly established event is to highlight aerobatics pilots and ground support crews. The organization plans to celebrate National Aerobatics Day annually on the fourth Saturday in June. […]

Women in Aviation International (WAI) concluded its first virtual conference last week, hosting more than 2,300 attendees from around the world. The 32nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference (WAI2021), which was held online due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, included keynote speakers, exhibits, education sessions, professional development seminars and workshops, scholarship awards and a […]

Electric air race organization Air Race E has expanded its planned lineup with new electric airplane and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft racing classes. Air Race E’s Performance Class airplane formula will be based on a standard electric powertrain while the V-Class will be open to electric VTOLs. The organization’s first electric aircraft racing […]

Joining the growing list of aviation events delayed or canceled this year, the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) has rescheduled its 12th Annual International Flight School Operators Conference. Originally slated for March 3-5, 2021, the event will now take place Aug. 18-20. The conference will still be held at the Rosen Plaza in […]

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has announced a series of new health and safety measures to be implemented at its 2021 AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The organization will be adding sanitizing facilities, reducing seating capacity at outdoor venues, scheduling additional sessions for high-demand forums and presentations and canceling a […]