A World War 2 era bomber facing head-on parked on the tarmac at the A&E Expo

A child flies a small blue drone inside a safety net at the A&E Expo

A pilot in period correct World War 2 pilot uniformposes in front of a Douglas C-53 Skytrooper

A child flies a small red drone inside a safety net at the A&E Expo

A family walks towards the camera as they leave the area for viewing the Goodyear Blimp.

Aeronautics & Engineering Expo

Thank you for making the 2024 A&E Expo a huge success! We look forward to seeing you again!

This family friendly event has been a fixture in the Stow/Kent community for more than two decades and we are thrilled to bring this event back and showcase our Airport and FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center to the entire community. The Expo provides a unique opportunity to explore the Kent State Airport and offers one-of-a-kind activities for both the young - and young at heart.

 

Featured Aircraft from the 2024 Expo

Douglas C-53 Skytrooper "Beach City Baby"
American Champion Super Decathlon

Boeing Stearman E75
Dassault Falcon 2000
The Goodyear Blimp!

Beechcraft Staggerwing
SubSonex JSX-2

Admission

Walk-Up: $TBA
Parking On-Site: $TBA

Activities

Airplane Rides

Simulator Rides

Tours of the Airport and FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center

Throughout the Day

Drone Soccer
Drone Demonstrations
Robot Dog
Virtual Reality Demonstrations

Can I become a vendor?

You can become a vendor at this event by sponsoring a booth!

Sponsorship Contact

Andrew Morrison | amorri28@kent.edu
Dir., Philanthropy & Corporate Relations.

College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Event Contact

Liz Porter | eporte11@kent.edu
Director, Marketing, Communications and Outreach

College of Aeronautics and Engineering