Tulum Air Show 2026 Showcases Aerospace Sector, Draws 20,000 Visitors

Tulum, Quintana Roo — The Tulum Air Show 2026, held April 23–26 at the Military Air Base Group No. 12 facilities within the Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport, drew an estimated 20,000 visitors and aimed to boost the aerospace sector, attract foreign investment, and promote specialized jobs.

Organized by the Mexican Ministry of National Defense through the Mexican Air Force and the Mexico Aerospace Fair (FAMEX) Committee, the event served as a promotional platform for the seventh edition of FAMEX 2027, scheduled to take place in Santa Lucia, State of Mexico.

The program included conferences on aviation safety, commercial exhibitions, business networking with companies and universities, and four flight demonstrations featuring aerobatics and parachute jumps.

The opening ceremony on April 23 was led by Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama and Mexican Air Force Commander General Roman Carmona Landa. On April 24, the official launch of FAMEX 2027 took place, with Italian Ambassador to Mexico Alessandro Modiano as a special guest.

Simultaneously, a NASCAR series demonstration and race were held on the executive aviation platform.

On April 25, the first aerial show featured 18 military and 6 civilian aircraft. During the event, a recognition was awarded to the Parachute Rifle Brigade for its 80th anniversary. The show also included a dirigible exhibition and an aircraft flyover above the racing oval.

The closing on April 26 featured a second aerial show over the beach at Parque del Jaguar, with 18 Air Force planes and 3 civilian aircraft. The finale at the NASCAR oval included the main race, a paramotor flight, and a nighttime drone show with 300 drones.