Florida Aerospace Event to Debut at Kennedy in 2028

The planned CapeWeek event aims to offer a U.S. alternative to costly global air shows, though its funding and key exhibitors are still unsettled.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Space

Isometric editorial illustration of a white launch vehicle on a steel tower above flat coastal land beside a long hangar, in muted oxblood, teal, and mustard. — NASA, the state of Florida and Space Florida are planning CapeWeek, an annual aerospace event at Kennedy Space Center in 2028 that is still unfunded and has not yet secured key exhibitors. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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NASA plans to host CapeWeek, a new U.S. aerospace event, at Kennedy Space Center in 2028. The event is in the planning stage and has not yet taken place; it is being developed as a public-private partnership involving NASA, the state of Florida, and Space Florida.

Why it matters

The plan positions an American alternative to established global air shows such as the biennial Dubai and Singapore events, which have become costly for participating companies. Its organizers aim for an annual event that eventually draws more than 500,000 people.

The only quantified figure is the intended eventual attendance of more than 500,000 people per year, a projection by the organizers rather than a measured result. The source provides no technical specifications, and the stated timeline and attendance goal remain targets.

The players

NASA

The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the federal space agency that operates the Kennedy Space Center and is a partner in CapeWeek without providing funding.

Boeing

The aerospace manufacturer whose 737 replacement program is tied to the CapeWeek unveiling question, and which declined to comment on the event.

Space Florida

The state-created spaceport development agency that is a partner in developing CapeWeek alongside NASA and the state of Florida.

Cyrus Sigari

Co-founder of the venture capital firm Up Partners who is running CapeWeek.

The details

CapeWeek is being developed by a public-private partnership that includes NASA, the state of Florida, and Space Florida, the state's spaceport development agency. NASA will contribute no money to the project, and the event is intended to occur annually. Cyrus Sigari, who co-founded the venture capital firm Up Partners, is running the effort.

Next year (2027): Boeing is expected to begin initial technology and supplier selections for a 737 replacement.
2028: CapeWeek is set to debut at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
End of the next decade: Boeing has previously indicated its new airplane would not reach the market until then.

The Tech Race

CapeWeek would give the United States a home-grown venue to rival the Dubai and Singapore air shows, as well as the established London, Paris, and Farnborough events. Its positioning depends on whether it can draw exhibitors who have found those global shows costly.

CapeWeek is not scheduled to open until 2028, so the timeline for attendance and exhibitor participation is still uncertain. Boeing's airplane timing is also unconfirmed, and the source does not say whether the public will have access to the event.

The takeaway

Watch whether NASA, Florida, and Space Florida announce a funding model and a firm exhibitor roster for CapeWeek before 2028. Also watch whether Boeing confirms it will unveil its next airplane at the event, a decision that would signal early industry commitment.