As part of its new 2021 events programming, the Aircraft\nOwners and Pilots Association has released plans for two 2021 Aviator Showcase\nevents. Each showcase will be a single-day event designed to provide new\nproduct and aircraft information to pilots, aircraft owners, and prospective\nbuyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Aviator Showcases will be held in Manassas, Virginia\n(Aug. 27) and Fort Worth, Texas (Oct. 1). The events will be an opportunity for\npilots to explore exhibits and new aircraft displays, and a chance for aviation\ncompanies to showcase their latest gear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs has been the case with our past events, the AOPA Aviator\nShowcases will provide an excellent value and opportunity for aviation\ncompanies to interact with uniquely qualified audiences of the most engaged\npilots,\u201d said Chris Eads, AOPA Senior Director of Events and Outreach. \u201cThese\nevents offer the chance to be in front of aircraft owners and pilots looking to\nbuy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AOPA\u2019s Aviator Showcase events are designed to connect\npilots and aircraft owners with the aviation industry\u2019s vast array of products,\nservices, aircraft, and equipment. These events will be one-day gatherings in\nan exhibit hall, with an aircraft sales display and technology-related\nseminars. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with industry leaders in\navionics and cockpit technology, flight planning, weather resources, aircraft\nmanufacturing, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aircraft owners and prospective owners will be able to find\nanything they need for an airplane from gadgets and gear, to oil and\nanti-corrosives, lights, batteries, props, engines, flight bags, and other\naircraft components. Local services such as paint shops, avionics shops,\naircraft detailing will be available to help pilots put a finishing touch on\ntheir aircraft. Looking to purchase an airplane? Owners can meet with aircraft\nfinanciers, insurers, and aircraft manufacturers and dealers on-site as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several leading aviation companies are already on-board as\nevent sponsors, including Aircraft Spruce, AssuredPartners Aerospace,\nBreitling, Genesys Aerosystems, Hartzell Engine Technologies, Hartzell\nPropeller, Jeppesen, and Superior Air Parts. Indoor exhibit space and outdoor\naircraft display spots are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To be sure we are in alignment with current CDC guidelines\nat the time of the event, AOPA will open registration for each event\napproximately 12 weeks prior. Attendance will be limited according to CDC\nrestrictions, and advance registration is required. Registration information\nwill be available through AOPA\u2019s website. Tickets to the event are $20. Food\nservice will be available on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indoor exhibit space and outdoor aircraft display spots are\nlimited. For those aviation companies looking for the opportunity to showcase\ntheir products and services to aircraft owners and pilots, please contact\nexhibits@aopa.org. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Special note: AOPA continues to monitor the nation’s\nresponse and recovery from the pandemic, and believes that once conditions\nimprove enough, we will look to conduct two AOPA Pilot Gathering Air Tours in\nthe fall. Exact dates and locations will be announced at a later date.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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