Join us for the COPA Convention & Trade Show

News release

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and the Kelowna & District Flying Club are inviting the public to attend the National 2017 Canadian Owners and Pilots’ Association (COPA) Convention and Trade Show on June 23rd and 24th.

The convention will feature under-the-wing camping, an exhibitor static display of aircraft, an aviation trade show, several breakout sessions and a banquet dinner.

For the first time in airport history up to 180 small private aircraft will meet in Kelowna, for a must-see display at the south-east corner of the airport, just off Old Vernon Road. Over a dozen aviation exhibitors are offering aircraft for display, including small home-builds, amphibious, private charter and highly prized multi-million-dollar aircraft.

COPA Convention and Trade Show Schedule of Public Events

Friday, June 23

  • Plane watching as many small aircraft arrive.
  • Exhibitor Hall opens at UBCO EME building: over 30 exhibitors and several break-out sessions open to the public (free admission).
  • Static Display at YLW: access next to Old Vernon Road dog park (admission $5/person; $10/family of four).

Saturday, June 24

  • Plane watching as many small aircraft continue to arrive and depart.
  • Exhibitor Hall open at UBCO EME building.
  • Static Display at YLW.
  • Banquet dinner with Aviation VIPs, Keynote Speaker and entertainment (Tickets are $75 each for non-delegates).

The public also has the option to register as a delegate to receive full access to break-out sessions, meals, discounted dinner tickets, delegate swag, shuttles and more. For more information on the COPA Convention and Trade Show, visit: http://copaagm2017.ca.