There are numerous aviation and aircraft trade shows and airshows scheduled for 2023. The Banterra Bank Aircraft Department professionals pay special attention to these events to ensure expedited credit underwriting services regarding aircraft financing solutions.

Sun-N-Fun Aerospace Expo and Fly-in starts the season off beginning March 28, 2023, and goes through April 2, 2023, in Florida at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL). Later in the summer, the annual EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin starts on July 24, 2023, and runs through July 30, 2023.  Both events have daily and a few nightly airshows from some of the industry’s best performers, teams, and acts, including scheduled military aircraft demonstrations and static displays. Additionally, there are numerous aviation related booths.  Some booths include:

  • Avionics manufacturers
  • Installation sales
  • Installation shops
  • Insurance and finance companies
  • Parts suppliers
  • Aviation clothing and jewelry vendors
  • Engine overhaul facilities
  • Specialty supply business

This year the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase is scheduled for November 3-4, 2023, at DeLand Airport (KDED) in Florida.  This show is ideal for those looking to compare and view light sport aircraft manufacturers and inquire about obtaining demonstration flights. 

Overlapping in date, the Florida International Airshow will take place on November 4, 2023, and November 5, 2023, at Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) in Florida, also. 

There will be other aircraft display tradeshows throughout the country in cities that include:

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Denver, Colorado
  • Raleigh, North Carolina
  • San Diego, California
  • Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Seattle, Washington
  • White Plains, New York

The below manufacturers will be displaying aircrafts.  Visit their websites for dates and event details.

The 51st Annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is October 7, 2023, through October 15, 2023. With over 500 balloons, it is known as the largest hot air balloon event on Earth. 

For those looking to purchase their next business jet, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)  will be holding the 2023 NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) on October 17-19, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Henderson Executive Airport (HSH) and Las Vegas Convention Center.