Trump Plans to Launch World’s Biggest Air Show in the US

US President Donald Trump and NASA on Friday unveiled plans for a major space and aeronautics industry event aimed at positioning the United States as a leading global destination for aerospace exhibitions and business.

The event, named CapeWeek, is scheduled to take place at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with its inaugural edition expected in two years, Trump said in a speech.

The proposed gathering is intended to showcase American leadership in space exploration and aviation while attracting international businesses, industry executives and government representatives.

The announcement comes after the White House urged American space companies in September to avoid participating in a major international space summit in Paris organised by French President Emmanuel Macron.

CapeWeek is being positioned as an alternative to prominent international aerospace exhibitions and conferences, reflecting Washington’s ambition to strengthen the United States’ influence in the global space and aviation industries.

The new event would join an established calendar of major aerospace gatherings, including the Paris Air Show in France, the Farnborough International Airshow in England and the Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates.

These exhibitions attract thousands of business executives, government officials, engineers and industry specialists from across the world, providing platforms for showcasing new technologies, securing commercial agreements and developing international partnerships.

With CapeWeek, the Trump administration aims to create another major international platform for aerospace innovation, investment and commercial cooperation on American soil.