6 U.S. Aviation Trade Shows That Caught My Attention for 2025

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 2025 is packed with aviation trade shows across the U.S. that provide incredible opportunities to network, learn, and discover the latest innovations. What better time to start planning than at the beginning of the year? Whether you're in MRO, business aviation, or involved in vertical flight, these six aviation trade shows have caught my attention as must-attend events for the year. So without further ado, let's jump into it!

 2025 NBAA Orlando Regional Forum

🗓️ Date: February 6, 2025

📍 Location: Orlando, FL, USA

💻 Website: https://nbaa.org/events/2025-nbaa-orlando-regional-forum/

🤷🏻‍♂️ Why Attend: NBAA Regional Forums bring together local business aviation leaders, offering focused networking and education. This event in Orlando is perfect for connecting with key players in business aviation in a more intimate, regional setting. If you’re looking to expand your connections in business aviation, this is a great way to kick off the year.

 PBExpo 2025

🗓️ Date: February 27-28, 2025

📍 Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL, USA

💻 Website: https://www.pbexpo.org/

🤷🏻‍♂️ Why Attend: PBExpo is a top-tier event in the aviation world that combines aircraft parts and supplier exhibitions with dynamic learning sessions. Known for bringing together MRO professionals, suppliers, and parts buyers, it provides a focused environment perfect for building partnerships and discovering new opportunities. If parts supply or procurement is a major part of your business, this is a must-attend event.

 VERTICON 2025 (formerly HAI Heli-Expo)

🗓️ Exhibits Open: March 11-13, 2025

📍 Location: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, TX, USA

💻 Website: https://verticon.org/

🤷🏻‍♂️ Why Attend: VERTICON is a premier event for professionals in vertical flight and advanced air mobility. The 2025 event will be hosted in Dallas and will highlight new operations, infrastructure, and cutting-edge VTOL technology. If you are engaged in the next generation of urban air mobility, this is a must-attend event.

 MRO Americas

🗓️ 2025 Date: April 8-10, 2025

📍 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA

💻 Website: https://mroamericas.aviationweek.com/en/home.html

🤷🏻‍♂️ Why Attend: MRO Americas is the largest event dedicated to aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul. With over 850 exhibitors and countless industry professionals, this event is key for anyone involved in MRO services. From airlines to OEMs, this is where you’ll connect with the right people and stay informed on the latest industry developments.

 Vertical Flight Society's Forum 81

🗓️ Date: May 20-22, 2025

📍 Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA

💻 Website: https://vtol.org/annual-forum/forum-81

🤷🏻‍♂️ Why Attend: If you’re involved in rotorcraft or vertical flight, this is the world’s largest and most comprehensive event for vertical flight technology. You’ll find the latest research and advancements in VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft and rotorcraft systems. Perfect for engineers, suppliers, and industry leaders focused on cutting-edge technology.

 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) 2025

🗓️ Date: October 14-16, 2025

📍 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA

💻 Website: https://nbaa.org/events/2025-nbaa-business-aviation-convention-exhibition-nbaa-bace/

🤷🏻‍♂️ Why Attend: NBAA-BACE is the largest business aviation event in the U.S. It’s where industry leaders, flight departments, and service providers gather to explore the future of business aviation. If you’re looking to make connections, showcase products, or learn from top professionals, this is the place to be.

 These six aviation trade shows in the U.S. will help you stay connected, expand your knowledge, and build critical relationships within the aviation industry. As a marketing agency specializing in MRO aviation, I believe these events offer the perfect mix of innovation, networking, and business growth opportunities.

Are you planning to attend any of these aviation trade shows? Let me know in the comments!

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