Aviation Week 2026

The College of Aviation will host Aviation Week on February 17-20. The future of air transportation is changing, and you’re invited to discover with us how emerging technology is transforming the aviation industry through innovation.

Schedule

Open All Week

Pre-Flight Challenge | Pathways | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cross Wind Challenge | AFSC Sim Lobby | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday, February 17

AMS Brake Assembly Challenge | AMS Lobby | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Plane Talk: NATCA President, Nick Daniels | COA Atrium | 6:00 PM

Wednesday, February 18

Warbird Wednesday Static Display | AMS Ramp | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fly Fast… Sin Boldly: Flying, Spying & Surviving Book Signing | AMS Ramp | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
AMS Brake Assembly Challenge | AMS Ramp | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
COA BBQ Lunch | AMS Hangar | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Safer Skies: Tammie Jo Shults & Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt | Henderson - Duva Hall | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Thursday, February 19

AMS Brake Assembly Challenge | AMS Lobby | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Student Organization Showcase | COA Atrium | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Costas Sivyllis Memorial Plane Pull | AMS Ramp | 5:30 PM

Friday, February 20

Paper Airplane Contest | COA Atrium | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Cake & Crafting | COA Atrium | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
UAS Display | COA Atrium | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM