NAFA member, Thomas W. Mitchell, Executive Vice President of Essex Aviation, shares the biggest aviation events not to miss in 2024!
For those in the private aviation industry, conferences, conventions, trade shows and other events are an excellent way to network with peers and potential clients, learn about new technology and discover new market opportunities and trends. But you don’t need to be in the industry to attend a private jet convention. These events can be just as valuable to individuals looking to purchase private aircraft or to third-party representatives seeking aircraft on their clients’ behalf.
Interested in attending an upcoming convention or conference? Here are some of the biggest private jet events for 2024.
Top Private Jet Events of 2024
The private aviation industry is an exciting space, one characterized by continuous innovation, luxury experiences, technological advancements and much more. All of this is reflected in the many private jet events that take place each year.
Where once these events primarily showcased original equipment manufacturers’ (OEMs) new aircraft models and products, they now include networking and leadership opportunities for industry professionals and sales opportunities for prospective buyers. Conference sessions now cover a wide range of topics, from support, scheduling and pilot operations to aircraft maintenance management and tax and regulatory awareness, meaning there’s truly something for any attendee interested in private aviation.
Besides those featured below, there are too many local private jet events to list, all of which you can discover through your local fixed-base operator (FBO), your aircraft management company or through your local Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). For the purposes of this article, we’ll focus on popular events for those interested in viewing new and existing aircraft products, and on events for industry professionals looking to increase their skills, knowledge and experience and connect with their peers.
This article was originally published by Essex Aviation.
