October 8, 2026
IATA & NACC Aviation Day Canada
National Arts, Centre, Ottawa, ON
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) flagship one-day Aviation Day events focus on the specific country’s most significant opportunities and challenges and explore how the industry can work together to make aviation an engine of economic growth and social development. IATA and the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) are pleased to announce the return of Aviation Day Canada. The daylong event will bring together hundreds of delegates representing airlines, airports, aviation stakeholders, regulators, and political government officials to discuss a range of topics impacting the Canadian aviation system. Registration https://www.iata.org/en/events/all/aviation-day-canada
October 24, 2026
1st British Columbia Aviation Expo
South Arm United Church
11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC
Supported by the Aviation Collectors Association, founders of the Amsterdam Aviation Collectors Fair, deemed the best aviation collectible show in Europe. Buy, Sell, Trade: Aviation books, Memorabilia, aviation collectibles, model aircraft. 10 am- noon, early bird admission $25. Noon to 4pm, general admission $10. Vendor registration: email dc10fourlife@gmail.com.
November 6, 2026
British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC)
Silver Wings Industry & Scholarship
Vancouver Convention Centre West, 3rd Floor, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Starting at 5:45pm, fine food, live entertainment, online auction, 50/50 Draw, a vibrant awards ceremony and unparalleled relationship-building opportunities. The BCAC disburses more than $250k worth of aviation and aerospace scholarships through its Aviation and Aerospace Scholarship Awards Program. Contact Dave Frank at dave@bcaviationcouncil.org.
November 13-15, 2026
Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA)
Fall Colours Convention
Abbotsford, BC
This 1.5-day event will bring the aviation community together for learning, connection and fellowship. The program will include recurrent training, guest speakers, updates from COPA on key initiatives and advocacy priorities, and opportunities to connect with fellow pilots, aviation organizations and industry partners. The BC General Aviation Association’s 2026 Annual General Meeting will also be held at this event. For more information, visit bcaviation.ca.
November 17-19, 2026
Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC)
Canadian Aviation Conference & Tradeshow
Westin Bayshore, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC
ATAC’s 92nd Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow is the premier national gathering, offering Canada’s best networking, learning, and sales opportunities for operators, suppliers, and government stakeholders in commercial aviation and flight training. For sponsorship information, contact Timothy Stephens at dmoore@atac.ca. Visit atac.ca/conference-2026
